Rick Zagone

Business Development Executive

Ocala, Florida, United States14 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

First sales hire at Promowise, driving multimillion-dollar growth.
Expert in building client relationships through data-driven strategies.
Former professional athlete leveraging teamwork and strategy in sales.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B Demand Generation expert with a strong focus on strategic account management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Account ManagementB2b Demand Generation

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAthleticsB2B MarketingB2B Marketing StrategyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Relationship ManagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Client RelationsCoachingCold CallingCommunicationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer SatisfactionCustomer ServiceData-Driven Insights

About

From the pitcher’s mound to the world of B2B sales, as a former professional baseball pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles, I learned the value of trust, strategy, and collaboration. Skills I now use to build strong client relationships and drive success. My motto? Build trust first, then team up to strategize and win big! My Strengths: ✓ Real Connections ✓ Strategic Account Management ✓ Quality First ✓ Collaborative Wins ✓ B2B Demand Generation ✓ Data-Driven Insights ✓ Throwing a Baseball ⚾😄 I love to connect with pros, industry friends, or anyone who loves building meaningful partnerships. When I’m not working, I enjoy time with my amazing wife and our four awesome kids, making memories.

Experience

14 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Promowise

2 roles

Account Director

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · United States · Remote

I joined Promowise as the first sales hire, helping build the company’s go-to-market foundation from the ground up. What started as a small, founder-led startup has since grown into an Inc. 5000–recognized demand generation leader supporting marketing teams across industries.
In my role, I lead partnerships and new business development—helping marketing teams drive higher-quality demand through content syndication, competitor intent, and data validation.
My approach blends strategic account management with proactive prospecting. I identify and open new accounts through competitive-intent research, partner referrals, and personalized outreach, focusing on aligning our programs to each prospect’s unique goals and buying signals.
Focus areas:
Building full-funnel demand programs fueled by competitive intent
Developing ABM-aligned syndication strategies
Partnering with marketing and channel teams on MDF optimization
Driving new-logo growth through data-driven prospecting and multi-touch engagement
Ensuring data quality and conversion performance
Highlights:
Joined as the first sales hire and helped scale Promowise into a multimillion-dollar enterprise vendor
Consistently drive revenue through a consultative, data-driven sales strategy
Built lasting client relationships by combining personalization, intent insights, and measurable results