Todd Lapin
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ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE SALES PROFESSIONAL
Corporate Nonprofit Government Education Research
Profile Over twenty years of strategic sales experience in the software industry. Consistent
record of delivering revenue growth and profitability. Proven success selling complex
enterprise-level solutions directly to a wide spectrum of customer segments. Recognized
for developing successful long-term partnerships. Deep knowledge of and strong
reputation within the nonprofit community. Expert negotiator and relationship builder.
Known for maintaining high integrity in business dealings over the long term.
Employment Alliance Consulting, Inc. - Cary, North Carolina
History President – June 2010 to Present
Independent provider of direct sales and strategic consulting services to small and
medium-sized software firms, focusing on enterprise applications for nonprofit and
corporate markets.
MicroEdge, LLC - New York City, New York
Regional Sales Director – August 2004 to June 2010
Key member of senior sales team responsible for sales of the company’s enterprise
grants management database software and professional services. Managed over $5M
in annual revenue from 250+ client relationships in the US and Canada, including
corporations, private foundations, government entities and financial management
firms. Won the largest contract in company history and the most valuable order
received from an international government agency. Generated a 20% increase in
revenues from Canadian accounts. Instrumental in achieving a 96% score for
customer satisfaction, boosting referrals in the territory by 25%. Delivered 120% of
quota in first year and exceeded targets in ensuing years by up to 130%. Managed
inside account managers, coordinating their work in the sales territory. Consistent
above-quota performer at 115% and results were ranked in the top third of the sales
team.
Alliance Consulting, Inc. - Cary, North Carolina
President – 1999 to 2004
Principal for sales and marketing consultancy providing services to small and
medium-sized software firms. Sold a wide variety of software applications through
corporate, OEM and distribution channels. Managed a successful product release for
a leading security software vendor. Opened new distribution channels in Japan,
which resulted in two major OEM account wins totaling over $5M. International
contracts signed resulting in $10M of new business and localization of applications in
eight languages.
Artisoft, Inc. – Iselin, New Jersey
Director of Sales – 1991 to 1999
Managed sales of remote communications, networking and helpdesk applications
through corporate and OEM channels. Negotiated long-term agreements with PC
manufacturers and software developers. Managed a team of account executives
covering North America, bringing in record revenues. Personally closed the largest
contract in company history, capturing $20M of OEM revenue from IBM.
Ven-Tel, Inc. – San Jose, California
Regional Sales Manager – 1987 to 1991
Sold data communications hardware and software to distributors, computer retailers
and OEM accounts in the Eastern US. Achieved 135% of goal and won “Salesman of
the Year” award in 1990.
Education OSWEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Oswego, NY
BS in Business Administration, minor in Economics
Skills MS Office; GoldMine; ACT!; MS Windows; Internet applications; vertical market
solutions.
Completed SPI Solution Selling (2010), Xerox PSS and internally produced sales
training courses.