John Holsinger

Sales Executive
🪙 175000 / year

About Candidate

I am a seasoned sales executive in the technology space – hardware, software, and services.

I can hunt and I can farm and couple that with executive boardroom skills, I can handle myself in any situation and lead any team.

Location

Education

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BS Engineering 1987
University of Cincinnati

Work & Experience

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Sales Manager 01/01/2025
Whooster Inc.

• Lead sales operations for a fast-growing $100M SaaS company providing investigative intelligence solutions to law enforcement, government, and commercial clients. Built and scaled a high-performing SDR team generating hundreds of qualified leads per month to support a ten-person sales team across SMB and enterprise segments. Oversee pipeline development, trial conversion strategies, and account growth initiatives. Expert in HubSpot CRM for lifecycle management, reporting, and process automation. Integrate AI tools to drive proactive lead generation and strategic outreach. Collaborate cross-functionally with product and operations to align go-to-market execution with evolving customer needs.

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FOUNDER AND CEO 01/01/2022
Wehr Biopower

Released Biopower Security, a personal security app with 10,000+ users. Led all aspects of product development, marketing, and user engagement to drive growth and sustainability. Published Accidental Motivation in February 2024, reflecting my journey of resilience and personal transformation.

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & MARKETING 01/01/2010 - 12/01/2011
Software AG

Led North American corporate partnerships and revenue strategy, managing a team of 20 professionals and driving $50 million in annual revenue.

Exceeded revenue targets by 20% through innovative sales strategies and relationship-building.

Developed multi-year strategic initiatives to strengthen partnerships and expand funding opportunities.

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VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & OPERATIONS 01/01/2006 - 06/01/2010
Black Box Network Services

Led $19M P&L with 15% revenue growth, driving sales of enterprise IT infrastructure solutions, including server installation & management, storage systems, rack and cabling infrastructure, and power and cooling systems.

Secured high-value partnerships with HP, deploying data center infrastructure solutions.

Established 24x7 on-site and remote network support services, ensuring continuous operations, rapid issue resolution, and infrastructure performance for HP clients.

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DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SALES & OPERATIONS 01/01/2000 - 06/01/2004
SAP

Managed SAP’s largest global account (EDS), driving $25M in revenue at 143% of target.

Assisted in the development and execution of SAP’s Global Account Management (GAM) methodology with EDS, creating a dedicated program to manage SAP’s largest clients. Ensured relationship oversight, customer satisfaction, and seamless software and service delivery to drive long-term revenue growth.

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Sales Manager 07/01/1987 - 08/01/1997
IBM

Rapidly advanced into sales leadership at IBM, leading teams to close multimillion-dollar deals across enterprise hardware, software, and services. Managed strategic accounts and channel partnerships, delivering tailored solutions to Fortune 500 clients.

Skills

Client Management
100%
Sales
100%
Negotiation
100%
Business Development
100%

Awards

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IBM Golden Circl 1994

Awarded to IBM top 1% of salesmen worldwide.