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San Francisco, CA, USA

Jonathan K.

Enterprise SaaS Sales Leader | Head of Account Development — Driving Pipeline Growth & GTM for Data & AI

I’m a strategic sales leader with over a decade of experience building scalable outbound programs, coaching SDR teams, and driving enterprise pipeline for data and AI companies. I’ve led go-to-market and sales development initiatives at SQLstream (acquired by Guavus), OpenText, and Demandbase—generating $2M+ in quarterly pipeline at SQLstream, influencing $3M+ per quarter at OpenText, and closing $1.4M+ ARR across roles. I specialize in account-based outbound, enterprise qualification, CRM and sales-stack optimization (Salesforce, HubSpot, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Apollo) and leveraging AI-enabled tools to increase personalization and velocity. Comfortable as an IC, team lead, or fractional SDR partner, I focus on playbooks, systems, and coaching that scale revenue and improve win rates. If you’re scaling GTM for data, AI, or enterprise SaaS and need hands-on leadership to build pipeline and performance, let’s connect.
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Experience

Apr 2022 — Present
BudgetFurniture.com

BudgetFurniture.com

Sales and Digital Strategy Lead

BudgetFurniture.com is a direct-to-consumer online furniture retailer focused on affordable, stylish home furnishings. The company offers a curated catalog across living, bedroom, dining and office categories and emphasizes accessible design and free delivery across the US.

  • Built and launched end-to-end eCommerce platform (Shopify + GigaCloud + Wonder) to move a family-run furniture business online and enable succession planning
  • Coordinated integrations across storefront, supplier and logistics systems to create scalable digital sales channels
  • Streamlined order fulfillment and operational workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual touchpoints
  • Established and managed strategic vendor relationships via trade show representation and partnership development
  • Led cross-functional project execution from concept through launch, aligning sales, marketing and operations
Apr 2017 — Jan 2019
SQLstream, Inc.

SQLstream, Inc.

Founding GTM Enterprise Account Development and Sales Operations

SQLstream provides a real-time streaming analytics platform that enables organizations to analyze and act on streaming and at-rest data using standard SQL with millisecond latency. Customers include IoT, telecom, financial services and other enterprise users requiring continuous, in-motion analytics.

  • Built and led enterprise outbound motion for streaming analytics, generating $2M+ in quarterly pipeline
  • Contributed directly to closed ARR (>$400K) through discovery and qualification handoffs
  • Scaled outbound pipeline 400% by implementing account prioritization, multi-channel cadences and data-driven targeting
  • Designed SDR playbooks, MQL criteria and automated Salesforce/Marketo workflows to improve lead flow
  • Improved lead conversion by ~35% via process optimization and data hygiene; partnered with AEs to shorten deal cycles
Apr 2017 — Jan 2019
SQLstream, Inc.

SQLstream, Inc.

Head of Enterprise Account Development

  • Led account development and demand generation programs for enterprise streaming analytics
  • Managed marketing automation and SDR processes to improve lead qualification and routing
  • Built multi-channel outreach and account-targeting strategies to surface high-value enterprise opportunities
  • Partnered with product and AEs to align messaging for technical buyers and shorten evaluation cycles
Aug 2013 — Mar 2017
OpenText

OpenText

Senior Enterprise Account Development - Team Lead - West Coast

OpenText is a global leader in enterprise information management software, helping companies securely capture, govern and exchange information at scale across content management, analytics, AI and cloud services.

  • Led outbound and account development across Fortune 1000 accounts, influencing $3M+ in pipeline per quarter
  • Consistently exceeded quota by 20–30% each quarter through targeted outreach and strategic account plans
  • Developed scalable outbound cadences that increased meeting conversion rates ~40%
  • Coached and mentored a 4-person ADR team, improving attainment and ramp time through training and process refinement
  • Collaborated with marketing and AEs on persona-based messaging and C-level outreach to accelerate deal velocity
Oct 2011 — Nov 2012
Demandbase

Demandbase

Account Development

Demandbase is a leading account-based marketing (ABM) and B2B data intelligence platform that helps revenue teams target, engage and convert enterprise accounts with data-driven campaigns and web analytics.

  • Drove top-of-funnel growth using intent data and ABM tactics, consistently surpassing MQL/SQL targets by 10–25%
  • Booked meetings with senior marketing leaders (CMOs, VPs) across Fortune 1000 accounts through targeted outreach
  • Converted intent signals and web traffic into qualified enterprise opportunities to fuel pipeline
  • Partnered with 10+ Account Executives to advance opportunities and shorten sales cycles via coordinated follow-up
Jun 2010 — Oct 2011
Certain Software

Certain Software

Business Development

Certain provides enterprise event automation software that helps marketers and event teams integrate events into cross-channel campaigns, capture attendee insights, and measure event ROI. Customers range from corporate marketing teams to large conferences and global events.

  • Executed high-volume outbound prospecting for enterprise event-tech, exceeding lead generation targets by 10–40%
  • Generated qualified pipeline across corporate, education and government verticals to support revenue growth
  • Worked with marketing to refine messaging and improve lead-to-opportunity conversion
  • Recognized for consistent quota attainment and deep understanding of event platform value propositions
Oct 2009 — Jun 2010

RentMineOnline.com

Founding Account Executive

RentMineOnline is a social referral platform that connects resident referral programs with social networks and email to help property managers drive resident-sourced leasing leads.

  • Founded and scaled the outbound sales function targeting property management and multifamily housing clients
  • Closed $350K ARR within the first year by establishing a repeatable sales process and strong pipeline
  • Drove 20% month-over-month growth in new client acquisitions through personalized demos and targeted outreach
  • Partnered with marketing to optimize messaging and campaigns, improving conversion and product adoption
Oct 2009 — Jun 2010

RentMineOnline.com

Sales Director

  • Scaled outbound sales organization and go-to-market execution for a social referral startup
  • Drove client acquisition and revenue growth by operationalizing demos, pipelines and contract processes
  • Collaborated with product and marketing to refine positioning and improve conversion rates
  • Coached and managed sales teams to increase territory productivity and accelerate adoption
Jun 2008 — Sep 2009
MyNewPlace

MyNewPlace

Senior Account Executive

MyNewPlace (owned by RealPage) is a large apartment and home rental marketplace that provides listing, marketing and leasing tools to multifamily operators and renters across the U.S.

  • Managed full-cycle sales for a large B2B real-estate portfolio, closing $850K in new business in one year
  • Owned a book of ~300 B2B clients, delivering demos, negotiations and contract closes
  • Consistently exceeded monthly and quarterly sales targets and contributed to market expansion
  • Built strong client relationships that increased platform adoption and retention