Daniel James

Daniel James

Senior Account Executive at Showpad

Qualifications

Senior Account Executive at Showpad

SaaS sales track record across Smartcat, Cloud Academy, Mediafly, Pluralsight, and Instructure

Served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve, including a 2016-2017 tour in Afghanistan

Expertise

SaaS sales

Enterprise account management

Sales enablement

Learning technology

Complex/strategic sales

Localization technology

SaaS Sales professional with an outstanding track record for consistent generation of net new logos, renewals, cross-sells, and expansion opportunities. Demonstrated ability to lead, establish rapport, build credibility and meaningful relationships with executives and senior leaders. Diligence in understanding the competitive marketplace and customer needs. Highly motivated and coachable team member able to meet deadlines, learn quickly and solve problems with a positive attitude and a dedicated approach to work. Recognized by customers and managers for achieving excellence in effective communication. Consistent at exceeding quota attainment.

Experience

Senior Account Executive at Showpad

Jan 2025 — Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Senior account executive at the sales enablement platform Showpad.

Strategic Account Executive at Smartcat

Feb 2024 to Jan 2025 · 11 mos

Strategic account executive at Smartcat, the AI translation and localization platform.

Strategic Account Executive at Cloud Academy

May 2023 to Feb 2024 · 9 mos

Sold Cloud Academy's multi-cloud technology skills and learning platform.

Enterprise Account Executive at Mediafly

Feb 2021 to Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Exceeded quota at 124% in FY22 and closed the largest expansion in company history.

Senior Account Executive at Pluralsight

Feb 2020 to Feb 2021 · 1 yr

Exceeded quota at 108% FY20 and received an MVP award from the VP of Sales.

Account Executive at Instructure

Sep 2018 to Feb 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

Sold Bridge, an employee development solution, following an SDR role at the company.

Qualifications

Senior Account Executive at Showpad

SaaS sales track record across Smartcat, Cloud Academy, Mediafly, Pluralsight, and Instructure

Served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve, including a 2016-2017 tour in Afghanistan

Expertise

SaaS sales

Enterprise account management

Sales enablement

Learning technology

Complex/strategic sales

Localization technology

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