Stephen U.

Experience

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  Teezily

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2019

  Joined as a founding account executive, collaborating closely with the CEO to shape and execute the company’s growth strategy. Drove aggressive user acquisition strategies, significantly expanding B2B client bases across Europe, the UK, and the US.Managed high-value accounts, building long-term relationships and fostering client loyalty to maximize retention.Recognized as a top performer, consistently exceeding sales targets and earning incentive trips with high-value clients. Analyzed performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimizing sales strategies and improving client retention rates. Organized and led webinars and events to boost client performance, engagement, and satisfaction, driving measurable growth. Head of Translation ServiceInitiated and led the company's translation service, enabling global sellers to cross-sell effectively in EU markets without language barriers. Managed all translation and content needs, proofreading materials in English, French, and German, and coordinating with native speakers for other languages (Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Greek, and Polish). Show less

  • Global Business Development Manager | Head of Translation

    Nov 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Global Business Developer

    Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
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  BusHunter

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  Business Development | Key Account Manager

  Drove outbound and inbound sales strategies to acquire new clients, expanding BusHunter's footprint across Europe, the UK, and the US.Led high-impact sales presentations, product demos, and negotiations, converting prospects into long-term clients.Developed and executed targeted lead-generation strategies to increase market share and penetration in competitive regions.Managed and nurtured key accounts, ensuring strong customer relationships, increasing client retention, and driving revenue growth.Attended and presented at industry trade fairs, webinars, and events to build brand awareness and acquire new business opportunities.Analyzed market trends, client needs, and competitor activities to optimize user acquisition and retention strategies.Collaborated cross-functionally with the product team, providing valuable client insights and feedback to drive product improvements.Consistently recognized as the top performer, generating over 1 million euros annually through strategic sales initiatives and account management. Show less

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  Leyton

  Aug 2022 - now

  Business Development Team Manager | USA

  Leading a fantastic team of 30 persistent, passionate, and motivated BDRs, along with 3 results-driven Team Leads, across our offices in France—Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Montpellier, Sophia-Antipolis, Strasbourg, and Toulouse—selling to the United States.Promoting meritocracy, audacity and creating an environment in which great ideas are happening, and in which personal efforts & achievements are recognized and rewarded. We help U.S. businesses maximize the financial benefits they receive from Employee Retention Credit, R&D Tax Credits, Reverse Sales & Use Tax Audits, and other tax incentives.Industries we specialize in include manufacturing, software and technology, hospitality, construction, life science, medical, Assisted Reproductive Technology, energy, agriculture, food and beverage, and numerous others. Show less