Audra Blankers

Co-Founder

Seattle, Washington, United States7 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

$1M+ pipeline managed
223% quota attainment in new business acquisition
125+ books read in three years

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS sales expert with a strong focus on civic technology and strategic account management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Start-up LeadershipCivic TechnologyFull-stack DevelopmentSalesSales ManagementCloud ComputingSales ProcessesLead GenerationInbound Marketing

Other Skills

Digital StrategyProduct DevelopmentNode.jsStripe paymentsLob print/mail APICicero rep-lookupSalesforce.comSlackAccount PlanningSaleforce Pipeline ManagementPipeline ForecastingCustomer ServiceInbound Lead GenerationSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Direct Sales

About

I build pipelines and drive revenue growth through thoughtful personal connection. As a seasoned sales professional with a foundation in SaaS and enterprise account management, I specialize in executing strategic plans and delivering measurable results. I'm skilled in the MEDDICC methodology and take a highly consultative approach to align solutions with client objectives. Key achievements: $1M+ pipeline managed 223% quota attainment in new business acquisition Provided market feedback to product teams to improve customer satisfaction I've also brought my high-stakes negotiation and client development skills to Real Estate, guiding high-value transactions with clear communication and a problem-solving mindset. Beyond the work: Community Cultivator — Dedicated mom and connector. I love fostering community, playing matchmaker for the right people, and diving deep into my work with the Washington Dahlia Society. (The dahlia obsession is very real.) The Ultimate Learner — 125+ books in three years. That constant pursuit of knowledge feeds directly into how I approach strategic planning and market insight.

Experience

7 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Signal post now

Founder

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States

Founder and solo builder of Signal Post Now, a civic tech platform that monitors federal legislation in real time and lets anyone send a physical, USPS-delivered postcard to their congressional representatives with one click.
Built the full stack — Node.js backend, Stripe payments, Lob print/mail API, Cicero rep-lookup — from zero, while working full-time in enterprise SaaS and raising two humans 2 and under.
Non-partisan by design. Launched 2026.

Start-up LeadershipDigital StrategyFull-Stack DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentCivic Technology

Smartsheet

Sales Development

Oct 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Bellevue, Washington, United States · Remote

Generated 196% product attainment and 125% blended quota in Q4, with month-over-month trajectory of 117% → 180% → 237%. Partnered with 4 enterprise AEs across named accounts worth $500K+ in annual contract value.

Hawkinspoe, inc.

Realtor

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States · Remote

Successfully guided high-value transactions, emphasizing clear communication and
problem-solving to ensure seamless outcomes.
Developed tailored marketing strategies to build client trust and loyalty, skills directly applicable
to managing partnerships and campaigns.
Streamlined negotiations with multiple stakeholders, showcasing expertise in managing complex,
high-stakes deals.

Sales

Snowflake

Account Executive

Jan 2022 – Oct 2022 · 9 mos · Bellevue, Washington, United States · Remote

Built and maintained strong relationships with C-level executives, serving as a trusted advisor to
understand and address their business challenges.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and customer success, to
deliver tailored solutions aligned with client objectives.
Utilized data-driven insights to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities, resulting in a
35% increase in account growth.

Salesforce.comSlackSales ManagementSales ProcessesCloud Computing

Docusign

Senior Market Development

Jun 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States · Remote

Exceeded sales quotas by 145% in 2021 through proactive pipeline development and strategic
account management.
Conducted consultative sales presentations to enterprise clients, effectively communicating the
value of DocuSign’s solutions.
Provided market feedback to product teams to enhance solutions and improve customer
satisfaction.

Sales ProcessesLead GenerationAccount PlanningSaleforce Pipeline ManagementPipeline Forecasting

Pushpay

Inbound Sales Specialist

Mar 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Redmond, Washington, United States · On-site

Achieved 223% of quota attainment, leading the department in pipeline generation and new
business acquisition.
Developed and executed targeted sales strategies to penetrate new markets and expand the
customer base.
Collaborated with marketing teams to implement lead generation campaigns, resulting in a 25%
increase in qualified leads.
Mentored junior sales representatives, contributing to team development and success.

Customer ServiceSalesInbound MarketingInbound Lead GenerationSoftware as a Service (SaaS)

Sozo

Account Executive

Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 11 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

Increased gross income month over month by 62% overall
Drove targeted marketing strategies to capture and retain strategic clients with a national open
rate of over 58% and purchase rate of 75%