Sales Coaches

Welcome to my profile! With over 20 years of experience in sales and revenue leadership, I have a proven track record of driving growth and building successful sales teams. As the CEO and Co-Founder of The DeRussy Group, I specialize in helping startups and mid-size technology companies source and hire top-tier revenue executives. My extensive background includes leading sales efforts at RentSpree, WeWork, Nextdoor, Pandora, and Yahoo, where I consistently delivered exceptional results and built high-performing teams. Whether you're looking to enhance your sales strategy or develop your leadership skills, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and take your sales career to the next level!

Hi, I’m Sara — Your Coach for Breaking Into Tech and Sales! If you're looking to break into sales, transition to tech, or level up your career, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. With over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership, I've helped over 20 professionals land roles they’re excited about and find new purpose in their careers. I’ve fast-tracked my own career from AE to Manager to Senior Leadership in Sales and Marketing, so I understand exactly what it takes to succeed at every stage—and I can help you get there faster. As a hiring manager across all sales roles—from SDRs to AEs to Directors of Sales and Strategic Partners—I know what leadership looks for when hiring and how to support your growth into those high-impact positions. My goal is to help you craft a narrative that stands out, negotiate your worth, and build the strategies that align with your ambitions. Whether you’re preparing for your first sales job, navigating a career pivot, or aiming for a leadership role, I’ll help you unlock your full potential and sharpen your impact. Let’s work together to build a strategy that sets you up for success and creates lasting value in your next role. Reach out today and take the first step toward achieving your career goals!

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in sales and leadership roles at top companies like Oracle and Uber, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you excel in your sales career. My background includes successfully leading sales teams to 100% quota attainment and developing future leaders. I take a consultative approach to sales by both challenging clients and knowing how to build the value proposition effectively. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your career sales goals! Sales can be fun and extremely rewarding both financially and in giving your clients and prospects what they need to excel.

I've been in SaaS/tech sales for over 9 years, since graduating from my MBA. I have worked my way up the sales ladder - from making cold calls as a BDR in my first job out of high school to leading multi-million dollar, strategic sales cycles with Fortune 500 executives. What makes me stand out is I am a current, practicing AE working in the trenches every day and face many of the same challenges you do on a day to day basis. My methods and perspectives are fresh, relevant, and battle tested daily. I am currently an enterprise account executive at Salesforce and have consistently achieved an average of 140% quota attainment over my nearly 6 year tenure there with multiple Presidents Club awards. I have helped 20+ individuals land sales roles at Salesforce and other premier SaaS companies. I've also mentored 10+ BDRs and helped them land their first account executive roles! While neither of these achievements are a direct measure of my role, they have been some of the most fulfilling and proud moments of my career. I am looking forward to helping others break into sales, hone their craft, and do what we all joined this field to do - make money!

With a background in business development and partnership sales at top organizations like the NBA and Wasserman, I’ve spent years mastering how to build strong relationships, pitch with purpose, and close high-impact deals. I now coach others to grow their careers in sales by teaching the networking strategies, communication skills, and mindset shifts that open doors and drive real results.

As an accomplished Sales Mindset Coach with extensive experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performing sales teams, I specialize in transforming sales professionals into top achievers. Through my tailored coaching programs, I help individuals and teams develop the mental strength, resilience, and focus needed to exceed sales targets and thrive in competitive environments. My holistic approach integrates mindset development, performance management, and strategic execution, empowering sales professionals to push beyond comfort zones, improve client relationship management, and master lead generation. With a track record of significantly boosting sales quotas, team morale, and overall sales effectiveness, my coaching is designed to foster long-term success. Whether through mindset training, strategic planning, or enhancing emotional intelligence, I ensure that sales professionals are equipped with the tools and confidence needed to consistently achieve and surpass their goals.

I help B2B SaaS startups scale beyond founder-led sales. As the founder of Startup Sales Consulting, I work closely with founders and AEs at startups to generate more meetings within their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and convert interested prospects into paying customers. I've twice been the first sales hire at venture backed startups (Arc Technologies and Trunk Tools) where I helped both companies scale from seed to beyond series A. Now I work as a sales coach full-time to help more startups do the same. You can check out my training classes on my website (www.yourstartupsales.com) to get an idea of skills that I teach.

As an RVP of Sales with over 6 years of experience managing exec relationships at large Fortune 100 companies such as Google, Amazon, & Microsoft -- I’ve developed a proven track record of driving results and empowering teams. My focus is on helping you enhance your sales skills, accelerate career progression, and ultimately earn more money by achieving meaningful, impactful results. Here’s how I can specifically help you: - Job Applications: Tailor your resume & cover letter, optimize your LinkedIn, refine your interview responses, and negotiate offers to land your ideal startup sales role. - Career Development: From BDR to Sales Leader, I’ll guide your career trajectory and help you develop the leadership skills needed to thrive in startup environments. - Selling Skills: Master the art of nurturing C-level relationships while leveraging value-based selling to drive startup growth and close high-impact deals. - Executive Presence: Build executive presence and improve your public speaking to lead teams, engage clients, and deliver persuasive pitches that make an impact. - Politics: Thrive in fast-paced startup environments by mastering political dynamics, building strong relationships, and leading with clarity under pressure. Need help with your sales strategy? See my Sales Strategy & Operations listing called: Accelerate Your B2B Startup Sales Engine.

Welcome to my profile! With over 30 years of experience in sales leadership at renowned technology and media companies including LinkedIn, The Economist, and Ziff Davis, I have a deep understanding of what it takes to excel in the sales industry. Throughout my career, I have led teams to achieve higher levels of performance and collaborated closely with senior executives to address intricate business challenges. Now, as a seasoned executive coach and advisor, I am dedicated to leveraging my extensive corporate leadership experience to empower individuals and organizations to reach their goals, exceed expectations, and fulfill their true purpose. If you're looking to enhance your sales skills, develop your leadership abilities, or navigate complex sales environments, I would be delighted to connect with you. Let's work together to transform your sales career and achieve remarkable results.

Seasoned tech sales professional with 7+ years of experience in FAANG and other Fortune 500 companies. Currently, I’m working as a Strategic Account Executive at Instacart. I moved to Canada about 10 years ago with no friends, family or professional network and little direction on career development. Fast forward to now, I have built myself a career in tech sales having worked at some of the biggest companies in the world. Over the years, there are lots of learnings, tips, feedback that I wish someone shared with me when I started. Hence, joining this platform to be able to share those tips via coaching. Looking forward to connecting.