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CHARLIE BROWN

Account Executive · RE Tech + Sports Tech

Account ExecutiveReal Estate TechSports Tech

I don't just
understand sales.
I built a business
by doing it.

Full-cycle sales experience, a competitive mindset, and a builder's mentality for companies that help people and businesses perform better.

300+
Customers Acquired
Cumulative, over time
100
Cold Calls / Day
Disciplined daily target
20–30
Appts / Month
From proactive prospecting

Transparency note: 300+ represents cumulative customers acquired over time; appointment volume is typical; close rate of ~25–30% is an operational estimate. ARR is omitted until concurrent active customer counts are verified.

Charlie Brown - Account Executive
CHARLIE BROWN
Available for AE Roles
Focus
SaaS & B2B
Ownership
Builds Pipeline
Coachable
Applies Feedback
Resilient
Athlete Mindset
300+
Cumulative Customers
100
Daily Cold-Call Target
20–30
Appointments / Month
25–30%
Close Rate (Est.)
Core AE Competencies

The Value I Bring

I bring full-cycle sales experience and an owner's understanding of what it takes to create revenue from scratch. My approach combines proactive prospecting, consultative discovery, tailored solution positioning, objection handling, and disciplined follow-up.

Pipeline Builder Mentality

"I know how to build a pipeline instead of waiting for one to appear. I'm looking to bring that experience to a growing team, learn quickly, apply feedback, and contribute to long-term revenue growth."

01

Proactive Prospecting & List Building

Source high-intent accounts via databases, directories, and social platforms. Not afraid of the phone — dialing 100 calls/day with disciplined cadence.

  • Multichannel: Phone, email, video, LinkedIn
  • Structured 4–5 touch sequence architecture
02

Consultative Discovery & Qualification

Diagnose true workflow bottlenecks rather than pitching generic software bells and whistles. Uncover the real cost of inaction.

  • Operational pain mapping vs feature listing
  • MEDDPICC / BANT rigor tailored to buyer
03

Value Positioning & Objection Navigation

Address budget and timing hesitations by anchoring on ROI, recovered hours, and practical funding paths without desperate discounting.

  • Preserve deal margin and mutual respect
  • Secured deposits & structured follow-up
04

Full-Cycle Pipeline Ownership

From cold first contact to signed contract and seamless onboarding kickoff. Always book the next meeting from the current meeting.

  • Relentless CRM pipeline hygiene
  • High closing velocity with clear next steps
Strategic Alignment

Two Verticals. One Proven Engine.

Select a vertical to inspect how my background directly translates into immediate ramp time and quota attainment.

Vertical 01: Real Estate Technology

Solving the Operational Pains of Agents, Brokers & Investors

I deeply understand the daily friction points that CRM, automation, speed-to-lead dialers, and prospecting tools solve for real estate professionals. Real estate practitioners don't buy tech features; they buy more listings, saved hours, and dependable follow-up.

Why I Hit The Ground Running:

I've sold software directly to operators who were still managing leads off sticky notes and manually dialing on their smartphones. I know how to overcome tech hesitation and prove ROI on day one.

Pain Point Solved
Manual Outreach Inefficiency

Moving operators from 4–6 hours of manual spreadsheet dialing to 1-hour automated power dialing with voicemail drops.

Pain Point Solved
Speed-to-Lead Leakage

Demonstrating how instant SMS + call bridging captures hot inbound seller and buyer leads within the critical first 2 minutes.

Pain Point Solved
Database Re-activation

Showing team leaders how structured nurture sequences turn cold archived contacts into booked listing consultations without extra ad spend.

Pain Point Solved
Change Management Fear

Positioning the technology as an upgrade to existing workflows, never forcing teams to abandon habits that already generate closings.

Vertical 02: Sports Technology

Athlete Mindset, Coaching DNA & Performance Alignment

My athlete background, coaching experience, and genuine comfort with competition translate directly into speaking the buyer's language. Whether selling to collegiate athletic departments, club directors, or fitness/performance facilities, I connect on outcomes, discipline, and measurable performance.

Why I Hit The Ground Running:

Sports tech buyers respect preparation, directness, and people who have actually competed. I don't give fluffy sales presentations; I dissect performance gaps and tailor solutions to win.

Competitive Edge
Game-Film Preparation

Approaching every prospect account like game film — studying roster size, past solutions, staff hierarchy, and season timeline before kickoff.

Competitive Edge
High Coachability

Deeply conditioned to take critique from sales leadership, review call recordings, implement tweaks immediately, and execute without ego.

Competitive Edge
Performance & Metric Focus

Connecting technology to measurable outcomes: athlete retention, recovery tracking, team revenue, operational efficiency, and winning records.

Competitive Edge
Unshakable Daily Resilience

Rejection does not derail momentum. 100 calls a day is a standard practice session, not an intimidating hurdle.

Proven Execution in the Trenches

Case Studies

Real sales situations — from outbound cold-prospecting to workflow consults and overcoming high-ticket price objections.

CASE STUDY 01 · Deep Dive

Building a Repeatable Outbound Engine

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The Challenge

"Create sales opportunities proactively instead of relying only on inbound demand."

My Approach & Action Taken

Built prospect lists using research tools, business directories, social platforms, and prospecting databases. Used cold calling as a primary channel, supported by email and other relevant outreach. Designed email sequences with four to five follow-ups to start conversations rather than lead with a hard pitch.

Key Performance Indicators & Milestones
100
Daily Outbound Target
calls/day
20–30
Appointments Booked
per month
4–5
Follow-Up Sequences
touches after initial call
What This Demonstrates To A Hiring Sales Leader

Pipeline ownership, outbound consistency, multichannel prospecting, and an uncompromising willingness to create opportunities rather than wait for them.

Sales Methodology & Mindset

My Sales Philosophy

Core Creed

"Always book a meeting from another meeting."

Earlier in my sales journey, I sometimes pushed too hard to close immediately. I learned that the best next step is not always an immediate signature. It may be a useful second conversation that builds trust and helps the buyer make a confident decision. I focus on understanding the buyer, earning the next meeting, and protecting the relationship.

Earn The Next Meeting

Every call must conclude with scheduled clarity. Ambiguous follow-ups like 'I'll circle back next week' kill pipeline velocity.

Protect The Long-Term Trust

High-pressure arm-twisting leads to churn, chargebacks, and friction. High-conviction consultative advice creates lifetime advocates.

Diagnose Before Prescribing

Rushing to the product demo before thoroughly understanding the buyer's status quo is the #1 mistake junior reps make.

Athlete's Coachability

Treating lost deals as game film to study. Applying feedback from leaders immediately to tighten objection scripts.

Structured Execution

My 6-Stage Discovery Process

A systematic framework to uncover true buyer urgency, qualify rigorously, and drive seamless deal progression.

01Stage

Prepare

Deep Research

Research the company, leadership, tech stack, and person before the call. Never enter cold without context.

Step complete
02Stage

Understand

Operational Pain

Explore the current process, daily friction points, past software attempts, and why change matters now.

Step complete
03Stage

Qualify

Business Fit

Clarify strategic goals, the cost and consequences of doing nothing, mutual fit, timeline, and available budget.

Step complete
04Stage

Tailor

Outcome Mapping

Present a high-conviction solution strictly tied to the buyer's priorities—not a feature checklist demo.

Step complete
05Stage

Confirm

Consensus Check

Check whether the proposed approach solves the real problem before discussing pricing and commercial terms.

Step complete
06

Continue

Next Step Agreement

Agree firmly on the concrete next milestone and keep follow-up purposeful, accountable, and high-trust.

Step complete
Tangible Industry Recognition

Proof, Perspective & The Next Chapter

Built from the ground up. Ready to commit full-time focus to help your revenue team grow.

3x Industry Gold Award Recognition

Software Platform SaaSPRENEUR™ Gold Award Recognition

I built and operated a subscription software business, learning the real work behind customer acquisition: prospecting, discovery, demos, objection handling, closing, onboarding, and customer relationships. I earned Gold Award recognition three times for customer acquisition milestones.

Gold #1
Customer Tier
Gold #2
Scale Velocity
Gold #3
Repeat Engine
Visual Award Proof & Privacy Protocol

Official award plaque certifications and recognition photos available during interview screening. Private customer details are redacted in compliance with NDA standards.

Executive Gold Award Trophy Recognition
Award Evidence
Recognized for repeatable customer acquisition & subscription excellence
Commitment

Why I'm 100% Focused on an AE Role

I bring the perspective of someone who has had to create demand, win customers, and keep the business moving. I understand the direct responsibility that comes with owning a revenue target.

I'm not looking to build another business on the side; I'm laser-focused on committing to the right team, learning its market, taking coaching, and helping it hit quarterly targets.

01

Ownership

I create activity and take full responsibility for pipeline generation rather than waiting for inbound MQLs.

Pacesetter Mentality
02

Coachability

I ask for feedback and apply it immediately instead of defending my first approach. Quick learner on product specs.

Zero Ego Feedback Loop
03

Resilience

I stay in the conversation, learn from misses, and keep improving daily without emotional burnout.

Athlete's Conditioning
Immediate Availability · Account Executive

Ready to help your team
hit its revenue targets.

Whether you need someone to build an outbound engine from day one or execute consultative discovery for high-ticket contracts, let's talk.

Call Me: (612) 523-5716Direct line · Available now