David S.

I’m Dave, a business development professional who has spent decades opening doors, creating opportunities, and driving revenue growth across multiple industries including Financial Services, Government Contracting, Real Estate, Technology, and SaaS. My career has been built around creating meaningful business relationships that lead to results. I have a proven track record of generating qualified pipelines, identifying overlooked opportunities, opening doors with key decision-makers, and consistently exceeding sales goals. I bring a relationship-first approach backed by persistence, strategic outreach, and strong business instincts. I specialize in fractional business development and sales support for both B2B and B2C organizations. My experience includes lead generation, prospecting, CRM management, sales strategy, negotiation, pipeline development, customer retention, market research, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth initiatives. Whether building new territories or strengthening existing pipelines, I focus on creating sustainable growth and long-term value. Clients appreciate that I learn quickly, communicate confidently, and represent their companies professionally. I’m skilled at uncovering unique opportunities, engaging prospects naturally, and turning conversations into qualified business opportunities. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Proven record of consistently exceeding sales targets • Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and long-term relationship building • Skilled in identifying high-value sales opportunities and ideal prospects • Quick study with confidence presenting products and services • Experienced working with executives, business owners, procurement teams, and enterprise decision-makers LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Real Estate (ME & GA) | FINRA Series 6 & 63 | Variable Products | Life, Health, Disability & Long-Term Care INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Technology + Marketing Executed high-volume outbound campaigns to generate qualified meetings, strengthen pipeline activity, and support revenue growth initiatives. Engaged Directors, VPs, and CMOs through strategic outreach while managing Salesforce CRM activities and supporting market expansion. Government Contracting (WOSB / 8(a)) Supported a federal contractor pursuing government opportunities and small business set-asides. Built relationships with contracting officers and procurement teams across agencies including USDA, DOT, DOD, Navy, USAF, and NASA. Pet Services + Marketplace Technology Led U.S. business development initiatives for a Sweden-based marketplace focused on responsible pet homing. Supported market expansion, strategic partnerships, and platform growth initiatives. SaaS Training + Consulting Led outreach and client engagement for a CRM consulting and training company specializing in Salesforce and HubSpot solutions, identifying client needs and driving growth opportunities. Political Communications + Mobile Messaging Technology Supported nationwide political campaigns through a large-scale communications platform, managing high-volume outreach and execution in fast-moving environments. Financial Services Generated and qualified leads for retirement and investment-focused financial products through prospecting, relationship management, and targeted business development strategies. Outside of business, I’m also a lifelong professional musician and composer. Entrepreneurship, relationship-building, and connecting with people have been common threads throughout every stage of my career.