Jessica Klek
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Adam Waid
Jess Klek is one of the most passionate, dedicated, hard-working leaders I have worked alongside. One of the keys to this success is Jess’s ability to build high trust relationships, both inside and outside the organization. She possesses a rare combination of integrity, accountability, and tough love that not only drives performance but also creates a deep loyalty in those around her. But there is more to Jess than achievement and success. I can truly say she is one of the finest people I have ever known with one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever encountered. She is a remarkable woman of great character, loyalty, and a great friend and teacher to all of us. Without question, Jess is a leader whose respect is earned and whose legacy in the lives and careers of all whom she encounters, will stand the test of time. Surely, this is the true definition of leadership and Jess is a true leader.
Ryland Washington
I’ve had the pleasure of working for and learning from Jess over the past two years. She is the embodiment of servant leadership! Her ability to balance human empathy and the execution of her goals allows her to have an incredible brand while being a top performer! It’s rare to find an executive sponsor like Jess that’s so willing to dive into deals in support of her team. Her call recordings of client negotiations are in the SalesLoft hall of fame! As a result, she’s accepted plenty of awards for the sales leader of the year and recently closed not one but two of the first seven-figure deals in company history. Her leadership and coaching caused our team to drive the most sales revenue in FY’21, over any team in the entire company! To say that she is a game changer is a huge understatement! Any organization would be lucky to have Jess as their sales leader! We certainly are!
Adam Waid
Jess Klek is one of the most passionate, dedicated, hard-working leaders I have worked alongside. One of the keys to this success is Jess’s ability to build high trust relationships, both inside and outside the organization. She possesses a rare combination of integrity, accountability, and tough love that not only drives performance but also creates a deep loyalty in those around her. But there is more to Jess than achievement and success. I can truly say she is one of the finest people I have ever known with one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever encountered. She is a remarkable woman of great character, loyalty, and a great friend and teacher to all of us. Without question, Jess is a leader whose respect is earned and whose legacy in the lives and careers of all whom she encounters, will stand the test of time. Surely, this is the true definition of leadership and Jess is a true leader.
Ryland Washington
I’ve had the pleasure of working for and learning from Jess over the past two years. She is the embodiment of servant leadership! Her ability to balance human empathy and the execution of her goals allows her to have an incredible brand while being a top performer! It’s rare to find an executive sponsor like Jess that’s so willing to dive into deals in support of her team. Her call recordings of client negotiations are in the SalesLoft hall of fame! As a result, she’s accepted plenty of awards for the sales leader of the year and recently closed not one but two of the first seven-figure deals in company history. Her leadership and coaching caused our team to drive the most sales revenue in FY’21, over any team in the entire company! To say that she is a game changer is a huge understatement! Any organization would be lucky to have Jess as their sales leader! We certainly are!
Adam Waid
Jess Klek is one of the most passionate, dedicated, hard-working leaders I have worked alongside. One of the keys to this success is Jess’s ability to build high trust relationships, both inside and outside the organization. She possesses a rare combination of integrity, accountability, and tough love that not only drives performance but also creates a deep loyalty in those around her. But there is more to Jess than achievement and success. I can truly say she is one of the finest people I have ever known with one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever encountered. She is a remarkable woman of great character, loyalty, and a great friend and teacher to all of us. Without question, Jess is a leader whose respect is earned and whose legacy in the lives and careers of all whom she encounters, will stand the test of time. Surely, this is the true definition of leadership and Jess is a true leader.
Ryland Washington
I’ve had the pleasure of working for and learning from Jess over the past two years. She is the embodiment of servant leadership! Her ability to balance human empathy and the execution of her goals allows her to have an incredible brand while being a top performer! It’s rare to find an executive sponsor like Jess that’s so willing to dive into deals in support of her team. Her call recordings of client negotiations are in the SalesLoft hall of fame! As a result, she’s accepted plenty of awards for the sales leader of the year and recently closed not one but two of the first seven-figure deals in company history. Her leadership and coaching caused our team to drive the most sales revenue in FY’21, over any team in the entire company! To say that she is a game changer is a huge understatement! Any organization would be lucky to have Jess as their sales leader! We certainly are!
Adam Waid
Jess Klek is one of the most passionate, dedicated, hard-working leaders I have worked alongside. One of the keys to this success is Jess’s ability to build high trust relationships, both inside and outside the organization. She possesses a rare combination of integrity, accountability, and tough love that not only drives performance but also creates a deep loyalty in those around her. But there is more to Jess than achievement and success. I can truly say she is one of the finest people I have ever known with one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever encountered. She is a remarkable woman of great character, loyalty, and a great friend and teacher to all of us. Without question, Jess is a leader whose respect is earned and whose legacy in the lives and careers of all whom she encounters, will stand the test of time. Surely, this is the true definition of leadership and Jess is a true leader.
Ryland Washington
I’ve had the pleasure of working for and learning from Jess over the past two years. She is the embodiment of servant leadership! Her ability to balance human empathy and the execution of her goals allows her to have an incredible brand while being a top performer! It’s rare to find an executive sponsor like Jess that’s so willing to dive into deals in support of her team. Her call recordings of client negotiations are in the SalesLoft hall of fame! As a result, she’s accepted plenty of awards for the sales leader of the year and recently closed not one but two of the first seven-figure deals in company history. Her leadership and coaching caused our team to drive the most sales revenue in FY’21, over any team in the entire company! To say that she is a game changer is a huge understatement! Any organization would be lucky to have Jess as their sales leader! We certainly are!
Credentials
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Gretchen Rubin on Creating Great Workplace Habits
Lynda.comMar, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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User Interviews
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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Nov 2023 - Present
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Techstars
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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500 - 600 Employee
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Advisor/Mentor
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Jul 2021 - Present
I advise/mentor early stage start-ups on GTM and Sales COE. I advise/mentor early stage start-ups on GTM and Sales COE.
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Pavilion
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United States
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Think Tanks
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400 - 500 Employee
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Member
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Mar 2021 - Present
The Revenue Collective is a private, invitation-only community of sales and marketing executives at growth-focused companies The Revenue Collective is a private, invitation-only community of sales and marketing executives at growth-focused companies
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WISE
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member and ReOccuring Panelist
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Nov 2018 - Present
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BrightHire
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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Feb 2023 - Oct 2023
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6sense
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Strategic Sales
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2023
I'm excited to build our Strategic Sales Program! I'm hiring for Sales Leaders and Reps! DM me if you're ready to join a #rocketship! I'm excited to build our Strategic Sales Program! I'm hiring for Sales Leaders and Reps! DM me if you're ready to join a #rocketship!
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Salesloft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP Sales Verticals, Financial Services & Co-Chair of the Women's Integrated Network
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
I am excited to be owning our new Sales Verticals/Financial Services Business!
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VP Enterprise Sales & Co-Chair of the Women's Integrated Network
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2018 - Aug 2020
SalesLoft is the leading sales engagement platform, helping sales organizations to deliver a better sales experience for their customers. More than 2,000 customers use the company’s category-leading sales engagement platform to engage in more relevant, authentic, and sincere ways, including Square, MuleSoft, Alteryx, and Dell. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York, SalesLoft has more than 300 employees and was recognized as the #1 best place to… Show more SalesLoft is the leading sales engagement platform, helping sales organizations to deliver a better sales experience for their customers. More than 2,000 customers use the company’s category-leading sales engagement platform to engage in more relevant, authentic, and sincere ways, including Square, MuleSoft, Alteryx, and Dell. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York, SalesLoft has more than 300 employees and was recognized as the #1 best place to work in Atlanta. The company was also named the 7th Fastest-Growing Technology Company in North America by Deloitte. For more information on SalesLoft and how to deliver a better sales experience, visit http://www.salesloft.com.
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Cornerstone OnDemand
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Global Sales, Content Services
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
As the VP of Global Sales I am responsible for building and growing our Content Services Sales Organization including full P&L. As the VP of Global Sales I am responsible for building and growing our Content Services Sales Organization including full P&L.
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LinkedIn
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of New Business Sales, Central US - Linkedin Learning Solutions
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
Last year, LinkedIn acquired an amazing company, Lynda.com and today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of LinkedIn Learning, an online learning platform enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their objectives and aspirations. Our goal is to help people discover and develop the skills they need through a personalized, data-driven learning experience. LinkedIn Learning combines the industry-leading content from Lynda.com with LinkedIn’s professional data and network. With… Show more Last year, LinkedIn acquired an amazing company, Lynda.com and today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of LinkedIn Learning, an online learning platform enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their objectives and aspirations. Our goal is to help people discover and develop the skills they need through a personalized, data-driven learning experience. LinkedIn Learning combines the industry-leading content from Lynda.com with LinkedIn’s professional data and network. With more than 450 million member profiles and billions of engagements, we have a unique view of how jobs, industries, organizations and skills evolve over time. From this, we can identify the skills you need and deliver expert-led courses to help you obtain those skills. We’re taking the guesswork out of learning. I'm currently hiring so please reach out and see what all the buzz is about!
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W@LI Program Manager Events and Communication
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
In addition to Leading an Enterprise Sales Team, I am also responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of global events for our Women At LinkedIn Group.
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Regional Sales Manager: MidMarket & Enterprise
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
I led a team of Mid Market and Enterprise Reps in the Central US and Canadian Markets in our newly developed HIgh-Growth Vertical.
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Regional Sales Manager: SMB
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Led a team of 13 reps in the Small Medium Sized Business Unit. - 102% of annual quota on a $15M goal. - 95% promotion rate - Created an additional $1.5M in revenue based on Pilot Program
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Senior Enterprise Relationship Manager
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Was Responsible for a $6M dollar quota working with LinkedIn's Largest Enterprise Customers. - Finished #1 In NAMER at 125% of Quota - Sold Largest Add-On Deal in NAMER at $1.3M
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Salesforce
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Account Executive
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Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
Salesforce transformed the enterprise software market with cloud computing. We’ve launched business apps and platforms that are as easy to use as Amazon and as social as Facebook. Recognized as the world’s most innovative organization for 2 consecutive years by Forbes magazine, our portfolio of cloud computing technologies have revolutionized how companies manage and share business information. - Manage complex sales-cycles and present to C-level executives the value of our enterprise suite… Show more Salesforce transformed the enterprise software market with cloud computing. We’ve launched business apps and platforms that are as easy to use as Amazon and as social as Facebook. Recognized as the world’s most innovative organization for 2 consecutive years by Forbes magazine, our portfolio of cloud computing technologies have revolutionized how companies manage and share business information. - Manage complex sales-cycles and present to C-level executives the value of our enterprise suite of applications - Forecast sales activity and revenue achievement while creating satisfied and referenceable customers - Maintain relationships with customers and upsell new products -Founder of Chicago Chapter of FemmeForce- Salesforce Women's Network -Member of Chicago Hub Founder's Group- First Movers Show less Salesforce transformed the enterprise software market with cloud computing. We’ve launched business apps and platforms that are as easy to use as Amazon and as social as Facebook. Recognized as the world’s most innovative organization for 2 consecutive years by Forbes magazine, our portfolio of cloud computing technologies have revolutionized how companies manage and share business information. - Manage complex sales-cycles and present to C-level executives the value of our enterprise suite… Show more Salesforce transformed the enterprise software market with cloud computing. We’ve launched business apps and platforms that are as easy to use as Amazon and as social as Facebook. Recognized as the world’s most innovative organization for 2 consecutive years by Forbes magazine, our portfolio of cloud computing technologies have revolutionized how companies manage and share business information. - Manage complex sales-cycles and present to C-level executives the value of our enterprise suite of applications - Forecast sales activity and revenue achievement while creating satisfied and referenceable customers - Maintain relationships with customers and upsell new products -Founder of Chicago Chapter of FemmeForce- Salesforce Women's Network -Member of Chicago Hub Founder's Group- First Movers Show less
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CareerBuilder
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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National Account Executive
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Aug 2005 - Feb 2012
As a National Sales Executive I advise top-tier staffing and recruting firms on full-scale recruitment advertising solutions including: Social Media, Brand Awareness and Strategy, On-line Media Strategy, Mobile, Technology Solutions, Business Intelligence and Marketing campaigns. Proven Performer in a highly complex sales-cycle with C-Level's Including: CEO, CIO, CFO National Account Executive- Revenue and Total Contract Value- 2nd Quarter 2011 As a National Sales Executive I advise top-tier staffing and recruting firms on full-scale recruitment advertising solutions including: Social Media, Brand Awareness and Strategy, On-line Media Strategy, Mobile, Technology Solutions, Business Intelligence and Marketing campaigns. Proven Performer in a highly complex sales-cycle with C-Level's Including: CEO, CIO, CFO National Account Executive- Revenue and Total Contract Value- 2nd Quarter 2011
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Advanced Resources
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Account Executive
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Nov 2002 - Aug 2005
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Education
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1998 - 2002
Purdue University
Bachelors, English/Communications
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