Peter Psaltakis

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  Consultant

  8112 Studios > 8112 Studios is a creative production studio specializing in advertising and entertainment production with locations in New York City and Los Angeles.• Increased video production budgets 33% by securing and then managing studio product placements• Assisted with public relations, outreach, casting, and location managementPanorama Productions> Panorama Productions is the largest nightlife entertainment group in Washington, DC.• Jack of all trades, from authoring the business plan to open Echostage (voted DJ Mag's #1 Venue in the US, #2 in the World) to online marketing, sponsorships, ticket sales, and opening for headliner DJs Show less

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  LivingSocial

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Account Executive

  LivingSocial (acquired by Groupon in 2016) is an online marketplace that allows users to buy and share things to do in their city. • Executed sales and client relationship management for Caribbean and Central American destination packages on LivingSocial Escapes platform• #2 salesperson (out of 30) in 2014 Q1 at 125% to goal for new business wins

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  Weekend Student Adventures (WSAEurope) LLC

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

  Chief Operating Officer

  WSA Europe was a leading tour operator for American students studying abroad in Europe. The company operated in 10 countries and had offices in Edmonds, WA, and Prague, CZ.• Acted as second-in-command with focus on strategic planning, growth, and partnerships• Owned business development, sales, marketing, finance, payroll, and online operations• Increased 2014 Q3 & Q4 year-over-year (YoY) growth by 56% in revenue and 43% in sales

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  FCM Travel

  Feb 2015 - now

  FCM Travel is the large market corporate travel business of Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT) and a global top four travel management company.• Lead a global team of 10+ Solutions Engineers (SEs) across four regions, generating $1B in ACV and $50M in ARR with Global Sales at a 95% deal attachment rate.• Spearhead strategic direction and execution of FCM's go-to-market (GTM) initiatives to drive new business acquisition and client retention through innovative sales, product, and marketing strategies.• Support 250 internal stakeholders and safeguarded $10B+ in trading clients annually, positioning FCM as a trusted partner in enterprise technology and corporate travel management.• Present as thought leader at key industry events and discipline leader for flagship deals. Show less

  • Vice President, Solutions Engineering

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Director, Solutions Engineering

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2022

  • Account Executive

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2016