Max Herman

Co-Founder

Atlanta, Georgia, United States9 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Grew revenue by +244% MRR in 8 months.
  • Managed over 30 team members in hyper-growth startups.
  • Helped 36 candidates land their dream roles in under 90 days.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales Leader in the SaaS industry with a focus on Customer Relationship Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

SalesCustomer Relationship Management (crm)Business DevelopmentCustomer Satisfaction

Other Skills

Salesforce.comSales ManagementNegotiationProblem SolvingSolution SellingFundraisingPublic SpeakingCold CallingBuyer PersonasSales AutomationSales DevelopmentConsultative SellingSales ProspectingLead GenerationTeamwork

About

Hey, I'm Max 👋 I transitioned from ministry to tech sales 6 years ago. I regularly write about areas I wish I would have known more in sooner: - Having wisdom in work - Breaking into tech - Making an impact in life Here's more about me if you're curious: Core Values: Integrity, Connection Clifton Strengths: Strategic, Responsibility, Woo, Communication, Belief A few highlights: - VP of Sales at 26: Grew revenue by +244% MRR in 8 months - Optimized GTM: +40% increase to conversion, 5.5X ACV, largest contracts won - Closes C-Suite, GTM execs in Tech, FinServ, Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail, and Nonprofit - Leadership: Managed over 30 team members in hyper-growth startups Please know that any opinions I share here are my personal opinion and not made on behalf of anyone else, unless otherwise stated.

Experience

Salesforce

Account Executive

Jul 2025 – Present · 9 mos

  • As an Account Executive, I partner with a diverse set of Salesforce customers and net new logo prospects for the entire Customer 360 Platform (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Einstein AI, Agentforce, Commerce Cloud, Tableau, Slack, Data Cloud, and more) in eastern regions of the United States.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Manages the entire sales cycle including qualification, discovery, product demonstrations, value confirmation through ROI business cases, and contract negotiation
  • Collaborates with internal teams and strategic business partners to address customer pain points and drive scalable growth
  • Supports a diverse range of industries such as high tech, government contracting, professional services, manufacturing, and hospitality
  • First 90 days performance:
  • Closed 2 upgrade contracts
  • Created $481k in pipeline
  • Trail Guide to a new hire
Salesforce.comCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Sales ManagementNegotiationProblem SolvingSales

Sprout social, inc.

2 roles

Account Executive, Mid-Market - Team Lead

Jan 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos

  • Team lead to 7 Mid Market Account Executives
  • Peer mentor to rising BDRs and SMB Reps
  • 3 of 3 BDRs promoted to AE
  • 1 of 1 SMB AE promoted to MM

Account Executive, Mid-Market

Jul 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • FY' 24 at a glance:
  • Top 3 Rep on my team in attainment
  • Top 2 in segment for TCV
  • Number 1 on team in Pipeline Creation
  • Placed 7th out of 40 in overall performance
  • H2 '23
  • 118% to Quota (Ramp)

Catapult careers

Co-Founder

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • We've helped over 36 candidates land their dream role in under 90 days. Sign up for our FREE course or reach out if you'd like personalized 1:1 coaching.

Peoplelinx

Vice President of Sales and Client Strategy

Apr 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • PeopleLinx is pioneering the way companies identify, engage and generate sales opportunities in the new digital selling world. Providing the full stack of solutions including multi-channel outreach automation, quality prospect data, AI powered messaging, go to market strategy, lead scoring and more.
  • As VP of Sales I was responsible for:
  • Hiring and leading a team of 14 across Go-To-Market and Client Services functions
  • Improving GTM process to increase conversion by 40%, 5.5X ACV, and win largest contracts to date
  • Responsible for driving new sales, renewals, upsells within $2mm ARR portfolio
  • Increasing MRR by 144% in 8 months, also personally producing over $700k in net new ARR
  • Selling to C-Suite leaders and executives across Tech, Financial Services, IT, and Healthcare
Business DevelopmentCustomer SatisfactionSales ManagementNegotiationSolution SellingSales

Landing

3 roles

Membership Sales Manager

Oct 2021 – Apr 2022 · 6 mos

  • We’re redefining home, and setting a new standard of living. One apartment at a time.
  • As a Sales Manager, I increase revenue and drive growth through:
  • Leading, coaching, and developing a team of eleven sales professionals
  • Scaling and implementing new strategies resulting in an increase in regional team sales by over 30%
  • Producing over $5 million in sales personally
  • Using data and metrics to drive team performance
Sales ManagementCustomer SatisfactionNegotiationSolution SellingSalesBusiness Development

Executive Resolution Manager

Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 · 3 mos

  • As an Executive Resolution Manager I solved problems with creativity, speed, and empathy; and drove down cancellations by:
  • Spearheading a new team that provides an efficient resolution process
  • Scaling a new leasing process with 25% of membership base using this process
  • Negotiating and solving problems; holding many company retention records
Customer SatisfactionNegotiationSolution SellingSalesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

Membership Advisor

Jun 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Grew membership through $2.25 million in sales through multi-channel engagement in a high growth environment.
  • Constantly implemented new strategies to identify, attract, and engage new members.
  • Providing an added touch of care by being the trusted advisor to members to help navigate complex cross country moves.
Customer SatisfactionNegotiationSolution SellingSalesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

Mcleod software

New Business Inside Sales Representative

Jan 2020 – Jun 2020 · 5 mos · Birmingham, Alabama

  • Since 1985, McLeod Software has provided powerful transportation management and trucking software solutions to the trucking industry.
  • Engaged core level asset & brokerage prospects by conducting a needs analysis and demonstrating the efficiencies that McLeod systems can create. I worked alongside a team of regional and divisional sales managers that covered a 13 state territory in the Midwest and Southeast.
Customer SatisfactionNegotiationSolution SellingSalesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

Campus outreach

International Administrative Associate

Apr 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Birmingham, Alabama Area

  • Campus Outreach is developing the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.
FundraisingCustomer SatisfactionProblem SolvingSalesBusiness Development

Troy university

Graduate Assistant - Office of Civic Engagement

Aug 2017 – May 2018 · 9 mos · Troy, Alabama

  • The Office of Civic Engagement is on a mission to address community issues, make a difference, and build applied skills through service.
FundraisingCustomer SatisfactionProblem SolvingBusiness Development

Chick-fil-a-franchise

Front of House Team Member

Nov 2016 – May 2017 · 6 mos · Troy, Al

  • One of the most fun jobs I've ever had. I still say, "my pleasure" everyday.
Customer SatisfactionProblem Solving

Education

Troy University

Master of Science in Strategic Communication

Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

Troy University

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality

Jan 2013 – Jan 2017

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