Kathleen Faria

Business Development Executive

Boston, Massachusetts, United States24 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years of experience in sales operations.
  • Proven expertise in client and project management.
  • Adept at building cross-functional relationships.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales Operations expert in Telecommunications and SaaS industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sales OperationsSalesforce.comOperational AnalysisCustomer Relationship Management (crm)SalesBusiness Operations

Other Skills

Customer SupportBusiness DevelopmentSalesforceProcess ImprovementReporting & AnalysisData IntegrityOrganization SkillsWireless TechnologiesTrainingCollaborationTrend AnalysisContract ManagementNegotiationReportingGo-to-Market Strategy

About

Proactive, results-driven Sales Operations Analyst with over 15 years of experience supporting enterprise sales teams, driving process improvements, and managing complex data and CRM systems (Salesforce). Known for delivering high-quality work across multiple fast-paced projects while supporting both internal teams and external partners. Proven expertise in client and project management within corporate environments, with a track record of maintaining data integrity, ensuring system security, and generating actionable reports. Adept at building cross-functional relationships, analyzing sales metrics, and improving operational efficiency. Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.

Experience

24 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
6 yrs
Average Tenure
2 yrs
Current Experience

Progress

Sales Operations Specialist

Jun 2024Present · 2 yrs · Remote

  • Identified and implemented scalable sales processes, improving efficiency, reducing friction, and driving consistency across regions and providing continuous process improvement.
  • Managed and optimized Salesforce and other sales tools to ensure data accuracy, user adoption, and efficient workflows.
  • Delivered regular and ad-hoc reporting on KPIs, sales pipeline, revenue forecasting, and team performance metrics.
  • Worked with Marketing and Product teams to provide sales teams with training, collateral, and tools for success.
  • Evaluated and implemented technology solutions (e.g., Salesforce, CPQ, Salesloft) to enhance productivity and data visibility. Infuse AI in day-to-day sales operations to drive automation, efficiency and accuracy.
  • Developed and implemented policies and standardized procedures to improve team efficiency
  • Supported pipeline management and sales forecasting efforts across the org
  • Analyzed sales performance metrics and provide actionable insights for leadership
Customer SupportBusiness DevelopmentSales OperationsSalesforce.com

Mitel

Sales Operations Analyst

Sep 2021Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Remote

  • Built strong relationships with sales teams, partners, and customers to ensure a seamless support experience
  • Provided sales operations support and training to Partner/Distributor network and internal sales teams
  • Managed Salesforce data integrity, security, and reporting
  • Oversaw and optimized the systems, processes, and tools that drive our global sales team's performance and efficiency.
  • Designed and rolled out process improvements to enhance sales productivity
  • Collaborated with Marketing and Sales to streamline tools, processes, and reporting
  • Oversaw government contract pricing, quoting, and compliance processes
  • Led renewal and retention projects in public sector and vertical markets
  • Facilitated training sessions on prospecting tools and CRM systems
  • Supported partner forums, marketing webinars, and prospect verification campaigns
  • Implemented operational improvements that boosted team productivity and sales outcomes
Organization SkillsWireless TechnologiesSales OperationsSalesforce.com

Keller williams realty, inc.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jan 2019Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Lincoln, RI

  • Represented buyers and sellers through all phases of real estate transactions
  • Drafted and negotiated contracts, managed closing processes, and ensured legal compliance
  • Leveraged market analytics to guide pricing, marketing, and negotiation strategies
  • Built strong relationships with clients, lenders, attorneys, and inspectors to ensure successful closings
Organization SkillsTrend AnalysisCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Sales

Verizon

Business Operations Analyst

Jan 2015Apr 2019 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Cranston, RI

  • Responsible for processing procurement requests, and providing information for products and service
  • Create and deploy reports to support sales team and external clients
  • Assisted in increasing daily sales targets, monthly quota and renewals
  • Consistently drove company initiatives resulting in quarterly goals being met.
  • Managed internal business requests from various teams utilizing various reporting and software systems
  • Supported major accounts and assisted with growing revenue and retention and renewals
  • Conducted face to face, as well as webinar training for the company online portal
  • Collaborated with sales team and supported assigned corporate accounts
  • Performed a variety of administrative duties to ensure excellent service within the operations department
  • Prepared quarterly business reviews, analysis, reports, presentations and reviewed with customers.
  • Educated and built rapport with external customers on company guidelines, contracts and procedures
  • Managed customer projects and facilitated customer proposals, contract renewals and new contracts
  • Maintained and strengthened partnerships with internal and corporate enterprise customers
  • Assisted in the development of sales programs & processes to drive sales and increase leads.
  • Documented current sales and operations processes and workflows and communicated these changes
  • Researched complex processes, system and/or customer issues
  • Proactively identified trends and made recommendations to streamline processes and procedures
Organization SkillsWireless TechnologiesBusiness OperationsSales

Verizon wireless (worldwide wireless)

Business Account Representative

Nov 2001Jan 2015 · 13 yrs 2 mos · Cranston, ri

  • Reported to Associate Director of Business Sales and supported assigned sales managers and teams
  • Assisted in increasing daily sales targets and monthly quota
  • Achieved overall team targets of 100% quarterly.
  • Planned and presented at internal and external sales meetings
  • Created monthly newsletter, marketing material to be distributed internally as well as externally
  • Maintained and strengthened strategic relationships with enterprise clients and internal teams
  • Supported major enterprise accounts with renewal of contracts, new contracts and quarterly reviews
  • Attended deployments for corporate customers to rollout and train on new devices
  • Applied analytical techniques to interpret and evaluate a broad spectrum of data
  • Interfaced with various internal departments as needed to ensure client satisfaction
  • Composed reports /company presentations utilizing various reporting and word processing programs
  • Served as a point of contact for our business accounts and ensured customer satisfaction
  • Provided resolution to escalations and strengthened partnerships both internally and externally
  • Researched complex processes, system, and customer issues
  • Educated internal and external corporate customers on company guidelines and procedures
  • Conducted face to face, as well as webinar training for the company online portal
  • Scheduled and attended customer deployments, trade shows and employee information days
Organization SkillsWireless TechnologiesSalesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

Education

Rhode Island College

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