United States
SalesStar is a sales transformation company empowering businesses around the world.
The award-winning team of experienced sales people, business people, trainers and managers are passionate about the profession of selling and raising the performance and results of sales organisations.
We work with growth-oriented CEOs and executive sales leaders seeking tailored solutions to meet their specific needs. Those who are change-minded and willing to invest in their sales organisation in order to reach peak performance.
Combining sales specific research and proven best practices, we will provide you with a clear path to achieve your sales and business goals.
United States
SalesStar is a sales transformation company empowering businesses around the world.
The award-winning team of experienced sales people, business people, trainers and managers are passionate about the profession of selling and raising the performance and results of sales organisations.
We work with growth-oriented CEOs and executive sales leaders seeking tailored solutions to meet their specific needs. Those who are change-minded and willing to invest in their sales organisation in order to reach peak performance.
Combining sales specific research and proven best practices, we will provide you with a clear path to achieve your sales and business goals.
United States
US Head Office
13016 Eastfield Rd. Ste B200 #203
Huntersville, NC 28078
phone: +1 877-438-1355
email:
- Sales: usasales@salesstar.com
- Support: usasupport@salesstar.com
Cassandra has 20 years of experience managing and improving back-office operations in both private and non-profit sectors. She started her career in a biomedical technology start-up where she was the executive assistant to the CEO. She grew in her role over several years and lead the support office staff as well as took on the role of the quality assurance manager in the company’s push to have their flagship products approved by the FDA.
Later in her career, she went to work for a venture-capital firm and was the Director of Operations. She loved working with the partners and other staff to create workflow processes and increase efficiency in day-to-day operations.
Most recently, Cassandra was working with a non-profit organization as a Regional Manager where she executed the growth of the company with hiring, customer service, and leadership mentoring.
Cassandra loves using her varied knowledge and skills to help SalesStar USA provide an exceptional quality of service to its clients, whilst supporting all members of the team to work efficiently, and supporting the company’s rapidly expanding business.
Prior to starting my own sales team development consultancy, I have lead sales teams for 2 Fortune 500 companies – Mohawk Group and Shaw Industries, a division of Berkshire Hathaway, in addition to 14 years of success leading B2B sales teams for Mannington Mills, the largest privately held flooring manufacturer in the United States.
I pride myself on having recruited & coached Teams that turned long time prospects into loyal customers. This success includes winning the largest commercial accounts including: Macy’s, Big Lots, and Ford Motor Company to name a few.
My greatest passion is helping CEO’s and business owners put the pieces together that are required for a high performing sales team that produces predictable and goal smashing results.
Sales and marketing have been a part of Jill’s background for over 15 years. As a former Publisher and Business Development Manager, Jill has a solid foundation in building client relations, networking and sales. She is proven in the area of sales processes, connecting, leading teams and managing goals. Additionally, having worked for a top marketing and communications firm, her experience with various industries ranges from agricultural companies, the manufacturing industry, non-profit organizations, food sales and digital commodities. She was invited to help launch two new companies (one domestic and one internationally) over the past five years and successfully built teams within those entities. In addition to client relations and business development, Jill held a long-standing career in direct sales where she was in the top 1% of sales representatives.
Jill has an extensive background in public speaking as well. Taking the stage for leadership and youth organizations both locally and nationally addressing topics that surround training, strategy and motivation.
“I have a passion for seeking out the best in people and an even bigger passion for being a connector and an influencer. I love helping businesses and teams within their business reach their goals and see success. I build-in motivation, excitement and spark into everything that I do.”
Specialisation Areas
Client relations, prospecting, new business development, sales process, sales team management, account management, new business, public speaking and networking.
Sector Experience
Agriculture, leadership, food, digital commodities, non-profit.
Geographies
Jill has experience working throughout the United States and Canada
Maggie is an enthusiastic and inspirational executive with experience collaboratively leading in organizations of all sizes. She brings simplicity, focus, and clarity for corporations and growing start-ups alike. Maggie has 18 years of experience in the Biotech industry working in sales, medical affairs, and management. Maggie has guided start-ups across multiple industries. Her manifold experiences and high performance has established her professional acumen as an award-winning sales professional, sales manager, director and results-focused leader.
Maggie holds a PhD in Public health, a Masters in Kinesiology, and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Her diverse education at advanced levels in academia coupled with her professional experience and motivational drive as a former collegiate athlete and collegiate strength coach, she offers a unique combination of skills. She efficiently and objectively uncovers the shortest path to success, has proven success executing objectives to meet goals, and now helps foster the same in professionals, leaders and companies to accomplish theirs.
Maggie lives in North Carolina with her husband and three children.
“As a Division 1 basketball athlete, captain, and scholarship recipient, I have always been driven to be the best and help others be their best.”
Stephanie has over 15-years experience in B2B and B2C Client Success. She started her career as a primary school educator and after raising her family returned to the workplace in the marketing and non-profit field. In her most recent role she was responsible for the growth of a national nonprofit organization. She grew in the company from a Local Coordinator, to a Field Manager and then to a Regional Manager overseeing staff and operations in several states in the Southwest USA. She has a passion for people and leadership mentoring. Her skills in conflict resolution, attention to detail and adherence to process allow her to provide the best client experience for Salesstar clients.
In her spare time, Stephanie spends time with her family, camping, volunteering with the Boy Scouts and High School exchange programs.
Specialisation Areas
Client relations, mediation, recruiting, training, philanthrophy, account management, and networking.
Sector Experience
Education, Non-profit, Marketing & Communications
Geographies
Stephanie has experience partnering with clients in the United States, Europe, Mexico, South America and Asia.
Ilse has over 15 years of experience specializing in the financial sector. She worked at Citibank as a credit analyst then became part of the sales team prospecting.
In 2008, she joined GE Capital in the Customer Service area. She specialized in quality and implemented campaigns focusing on Customer Centricity. She developed and led the first customer call center for the company.
Her accomplishments in sales include reactivating 20% of the lost portfolio, winning the first distribution fleet contract, and closing the 2 most important Corporate Clients in the business, generating more than $10M USD of revenue.
I have developed my passion to help people be the best they can through many years in many different industries. I spent 10 years in full time ministry in churches and then as a Director of camp and retreat center in central Ohio. Continuing in the non profit sector, I was Director of Guest Services at a large Museum in Akron, Ohio.
In these roles, I learned not only sales strategy, implementation and customer service, but how to lead and coach large teams of both employees and volunteers. Since entering corporate America, I have been privileged to lead sales teams in two different Fortune 200 companies, winning numerous awards, but more importantly, coaching many sales professionals to great success.
My greatest professional joy is coaching people to join the right mindset, skillset and process to exceed their largest stretch goals.
To really understand me best, you have to know the best part about me. I am the most blessed man in the world! I have been married to my lovely wife (way better than I deserve) for over 25 years now and we have 7 beautiful children. We love to travel, explore and serve our community and church family together.
Specialization Areas
Sales Leadership, B2B Sales, Strategic Development, Executive Leadership Coaching, Process Development, Pipeline Management, Personal Motivation and Goal Setting.
Sector Experience
Insurance and Financial Services, Technology, Education, Restaurant and Hospitality, Manufacturing and Fabrication.
Geographies
David has experience working in the USA – Midwest, California & New England.
With nearly four decades of business experience, Shawn specialises in growing organizations through developing high performance sales leaders, sales teams and sales strategy. Shawn works to improve clients’ lives and, through the ripple effect, change the world. Drawing from a 35+ year background as a business owner, sales leader, executive recruiter, public speaker, and as someone that never got out of the day to day activities that grow business, he remains very focused on helping clients gain clarity in their situation and become more effective and efficient. Clients experience tremendous growth both personally and professionally leading to a better culture for their employees, family, friends, associates… and yes, the world.
Shawn is a Certified Business Coach and Sales Trainer. As a Distinguished Toastmaster, Shawn speaks regularly on subjects of interest to small business.
“I get great satisfaction from watching people and their companies grow. When I see their sales climbing, when I see them becoming more successful as a result, when I see managers transform into leaders and grow their teams, then I know why I get up every morning. And nothing compares to the feeling of having people come back to me years later to say I changed their lives. It’s gratifying to be able to provide cutting edge sales and sales leadership learning programmes, diagnostics and business advice that helps individuals grow personally and professionally- and that sees clients reach and exceed their sales goals.”
Shawn is a husband, a father of three beautiful girls, a business geek, and driven to find improvement in just about everything. He was raised in Houston, Texas mostly by a single mom who taught him to give 100% or don’t do it at all. He brings that work ethic to every client, every day.
Specialisation Areas
Sales planning and operations, sales process, sales stories, sales coaching and sales team management, pipeline management, relationship/account management, channel management, sales strategy, value proposition.
Sector Experience
Printing, promotional products, graphic design, marketing, energy, building and construction, education, engineering/electrical services, health, industrial equipment, tech services, trade show programs, recruiting, banking.
With over 20 years’ experience in sales and sales leadership, Nicole specializes in helping organizations reach their growth targets by developing high-performance sales teams and leaders.
As a former sales leader, Nicole has an impressive track record of turning around struggling teams and creating a high-performance sales culture. Her commercial experience includes selling IT Infrastructure hardware and services, ERP and analytics software and consulting, office and janitorial products and SaaS in the finance and human resources space. She has sold into the enterprise and SMB space, while working for small and Fortune 500 companies. As a Strategic Account Manager, she sold software and consulting services to manufacturing clients headquartered all over the world. Her clients have included businesses in non-profit, local/state government, manufacturing, health care, and professional services.
“I love developing people and watching them achieve their goals. Ultimately, the growth in human capital is what creates value within the organizations and facilitates revenue growth. It is very satisfying to see people reach their full potential and the impact it has on their organizations and their families. I am thrilled to be able to offer cutting edge programs and advice to organizations ready to take their sales organization to the next level.”
Specialization Areas:
Sales Process, Leadership Development, coaching and sales team development, pipeline management, value proposition, strategic account management, new business development
Sector Experience:
Non-profit, professional services, manufacturing, health, technology, banking, building and construction, engineering, and state/local government
Geographies:
Nicole has worked with companies in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Nicole currently focuses on North America and is currently based in Columbus, OH.
In her free time, Nicole uses her coaching skills to volunteer as a Financial Coach for various non-profit organizations in the US.
Maritza brings over twenty-five years of experience in business strategy, marketing & sales operations, consulting and coaching. She has worked with sales executives and teams from a diverse range of companies, from startups to multinational organizations, in more than twenty countries. Having led growth initiatives in various commercial and cultural contexts, Maritza offers a versatile and pragmatic approach in working with clients. As a former head of the sales and marketing team overseeing joint venture operations globally, she worked extensively with general managers and their sales teams to create actionable sales plans, establish success metrics, and implement best sales practices to achieve key financial targets. Maritza’s consultative approach enabled her client operations to achieve double-digit sales growth and accelerate their path to profitability. As strategist and business coach, she has helped clients increase sales revenue by up to 200% through targeted sales and account management practices. “I am passionate about empowering clients to fulfill their business and personal potential. I treasure helping leaders to create a compelling vision of what they can achieve and enabling them to transform their teams with proven best practices and effective tools. It gives me great satisfaction to see them succeed and experience personal and professional breakthroughs as a result of our work together.“
Maritza holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance, an M.B.A in Marketing and professional coach certifications in resilient leadership, neuroscience-based coaching, and team coaching, among others. She coaches and delivers programs in English, Spanish and Italian.
Specialisation Areas
Marketing, sales and channel strategy & planning; sales process mapping and KPI analysis; value proposition, market positioning and messaging; market development; customer relationship marketing; key accounts management; early-stage startup and business coaching.
Sector Experience
Telecommunications, media and technology services (TMT), professional services, leisure services, advertising and government.
Geographies
America (U.S., Canada and Mexico), South America (Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile), Europe, (Israel, Turkey, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Great Britain, France, Spain, Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, Sweden), South Africa, Australia, Asia (China, Singapore, Japan).
Steve Schaefer is a seasoned creative sales and business leader who has a passion to coach and develop individuals and teams of people by setting them up to WIN at what they do! Steve has an extensive sales and leadership background developed over 30 years. During his career, he has had the privilege to lead high powered sales teams who achieved record breaking results. Over his corporate career, he has held positions as a salesperson, sales manager, Director/(G.M.), VP of Sales and President of companies ranging from small private companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Early in Steve’s career he served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for 12 years. Additionally, he studied, lived and has done business in Germany.
Specialization Areas
Over the last two years, he has owned his own business and sales coaching business, Set Up 2 Win. Primary focus areas include B2B Sales, Sales Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Leadership and Executive Coaching.
Sector Experience
His focus industries have been in manufacturing and services businesses.
Geographies
Steve grew up in the St. Louis area, lived in Chicagoland for nine years and has resided in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area for just over 20 years. He and his wife Heather have three awesome daughters!
Anthony Solimini is a seasoned banker, sales professional, sales coach, and public speaker who can take mediocre performers and turn them into rock stars!
Originally from Boston, MA, he has worn many hats in his 30 years of international experience in London, Singapore, Bangkok, and Hong Kong, and has excelled at most of them! But one thing he knows for certain is that a person’s ability to communicate effectively, charismatically, and with passion is what separates winners from “averagers”!
For the past 18 years, he has worked with companies all over the world such as JP Morgan, Lenovo, Heineken, Société General, Deutsche Bank, BASF, UBS, Gulf Oil, Freshfields, USA Consulate, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Prudential motivating and creating top performing salespeople, leaders, and negotiators.
A published author, he is also a stand-up comedian and self-confessed travel junkie, having been to 48 countries!
Specialization Areas
Sales Leadership, B2B Sales, Strategic Development, Executive Leadership Coaching, Process Development, Pipeline Management, Public Speaking, and Presentation Skills.
Sector Experience
Insurance and Financial Services, Wealth Management, Private Banking, Technology, Legal Service
Geographies
For 30 years, Anthony has lived and worked in London, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong. In 2019 be relocated back to the USA and currently resides in Phoenix, AZ with his amazing wife Julie and their dog Stella!
Christy is an exceedingly accomplished sales capability & performance leader, trainer and coach who brings a successful, award-winning, 20+ year career to our team. While working, directly as a key team member for both a Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 company, Christy served in a variety of sales, learning and development and leadership roles, earning multiple promotions throughout her tenure. Her well documented high performance, in each of the positions held, solidifies her professional credibility and personal commitment to move the needle.
Moreover, as a talent development partner in the professional services space, Christy has partnered with countless organizations, in a variety of industries from manufacturing to retail. Christy’s proven results and professional recommendations affirm her ability to upskill capabilities, drive performance, create and deliver powerful training solutions that contribute to the bottom line, as well as coach others on sales and leadership strategies, skills, and best practices. It’s befitting that Christy has established a personal brand for enabling individuals, teams and companies, alike, to effectively go further & faster in the highly competitive sales arena.
Industry Experience:
Banking, Broadcasting, Commercial Construction, Defense, Education, Electronics, Entertainment, Finance, Hospitality, Insurance, Packaging, Publishing, Goods & Services, Government, Health Care, Homebuilding, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Tobacco, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, and Utilities
With over 20 years sales experience from small business ownership to enterprise sales, Jason has helped hundreds of businesses grow revenue through the use of modern sales strategies and technology improvements. Early interest in computers and networking led to the founding of an IT Services business that quickly grew to over $1M in sales leading to acquisition by a regional competitor. Jason’s interest in sales grew into 10 years of experience consulting with startups, from acquiring their first customer, to helping them hit $1M ARR milestones. Corporate sales experience includes responsibility for quotas over $1M annually.
Following six years of service in the United States Army, Marcus started his sales career in 1997. Over the last fourteen years prior, to joining SalesStar, he operated his own sales process development, prospecting services and consulting firm bringing both innovative strategies and proven best practices to small and mid-sized B2B sales organizations. His prior firm’s services initially focused on the financial services industry, but over time he applied many of the same principles to sales organizations in multiple industries and particularly enjoyed building structures of sales success for tech start-ups.
Marcus is a high-energy and enthusiastic practitioner who gains the most satisfaction from his work by helping others succeed. In his spare time, he is an avid rare book collector and enjoys time at the beach with his wife and dog.
- First ten years of working career as an industrial electrician (Diploma of Electrical Engineering) – realised most tradespeople were poor at sales and wanted to learn more
- Sales Engineer for PDL Electronics
- Key Account Manager, Tyco Electronics
- Moved to Recruitment Industry – strong interest in assessment tools that could help identify the traits of a successful salesperson
- Post Grad Diploma of Business Administration
- Owner of Business Consultant franchise (2003)
- Founded SalesStar (2005)
- Member of EO (The Entrepreneurs’ Association) and board member for New Zealand for the past four years
I have always been passionate about making a difference, helping to grow people in order to grow sales. I particularly enjoy helping entrepreneurs develop the sales strategy and disciplines they require to maximise their growth. We literally give CEOs the clarity to help “engineer sales success”. Over the years we’ve been instrumental in aiding our clients to grow their markets, putting the science behind sales success so they could grow by as much as 146%. I gain great satisfaction out of using my unique blend of skills and experience to pragmatically solve complex sales challenges and help companies map out a clear path to grow. I’m a strong advocate for three things: for setting goals that stretch, for lifelong learning and for developing a supportive mindset for success. I live by the philosophy “If you’re not getting out of your comfort zone, you are not growing.”
- Bachelor of Commerce in Administration – Double major: Psychology and Marketing
- Post-graduate diploma in Banking
- HR role at ANZ – formulated policies around internal job advertising and implemented a new performance review process – and first learned sales techniques by having to “sell” these to executives, management and staff
- Sales Territory Rep – EFTPOS business at ANZ Bank (when you still needed to explain what it was!)
- Sales Manager – EFTPOS business at ANZ Bank
- Account Manager – SoftEd (a software development training company)
- National Sales Manager –SoftEd
- Commission-only Sales Rep – Angela Stott Photography
- Start-up business – Time for Kids
I consider my role to be like that of an orchestra conductor – making sure all the moving parts come together in harmony for best effect. I love the fact that what we do at SalesStar is like throwing a stone in a pond; the ripples that emanate have such positive consequences for the well-being of both businesses and individual lives. The knowledge that I play a definitive role in how well this happens brings me great satisfaction. Part of this is getting the right people in place, and establishing the right culture so we can provide the right customer experience. Furthermore, I love helping my clients achieve the same result. This is something that is easy to say but more difficult to achieve. I am privileged to be able to combine the expertise I’ve gained on my journey, with my innate curiosity about people and how they work, to best advantage. I also love being able to use my specialist knowledge in Objective Management Group tools to help businesses gain much-needed clarity around their issues and to assist them to find the top-performers they need to grow their businesses even further.
15 years in Senior Leadership roles working in the SaaS, Management Consultancy and Investment Banking Industries. I’ve been involved in deploying three different operating models, converted a consulting business to a SaaS model, and have solid business acumen on the operational aspects of running a business. I developed and delivered a global services operating model to deliver a concierge Client Experience to our customers, ready to scale.
Personal Achievements:
2018 | Finalist in the Top Women in Leadership – SaaS (3,460 nominations, I had over 80 Nominations)
2018 | Multiplier of the Year Nominee ( The MOY Award is an international contest to recognize leaders who amplify the intelligence of those around them )
- Personal assistant roles in Ericsson Communications, Cable Ways Ltd, Welcome Tourism Services (Johannesburg)
- Experience in marketing co-ordination, corporate event co-ordination, account management and project leadership (USA and South Africa)
- Conference services and event management for Ritz-Carlton Hotel
I bring energy and dedication to my role as Client Services Project Manager and, as a details oriented person, give extra focus to those things that add value for my colleagues and clients. I particularly enjoy giving support and structure to clients. They come to us with a goal in mind and it’s great to be able to use my organisational skills to assist them on their journey. I apply my sense of dedication to whatever projects or tasks that come my way and gain great satisfaction from supporting the process from the first signs of seeing things flourish through to ultimate completion.
Leigh is an experienced professional with a strong background in business and capability development.
He has over 25 years of business management, sales and capability development experience both domestically and internationally.
From 16 years with McDonald’s, Leigh understands the value of systems having learnt the business from the ground up. His roles included managing Franchising and Training for McDonald’s New Zealand, to becoming a Franchisee.
From there Leigh has held senior Sales, Account Management and Learning & Development roles for companies such as Fonterra. Adding some years consulting in the area of Sales & Leadership development, Leigh has facilitated & coached sales teams directly while also training coaches to do the same.
Leigh is known for his genuine passion for people development, business acumen and making a difference.
- Sales background in stationery, printing, business equipment, capital equipment, professional services and diamonds. Smallest sale – $5. Biggest sale- $15,000,000
- Leader of sales teams as a sales manager, contract sales manager and RFP project leader. Responsible for budgets between $2m – $100m.
- Assisted clients to grow their sales between 20-300% – in one case played a key role in doubling sales from $50m to $100m
I get great satisfaction from watching people and their companies grow. When I see their sales climbing, when I see them becoming more successful as a result, when I see managers transform into leaders and grow their teams, then I know why I get up every morning. And nothing compares to the feeling of having people come back to me years later to say I changed their lives. It’s gratifying to be able to provide cutting edge sales and sales leadership learning programmes, diagnostics and business advice that helps individuals grow personally and professionally- and that sees clients reach and exceed their sales goals.
- Quadruple Major in: Management, Commercial Law, Psychology and Statistics.
My role pertains to managing the systems that underly the operation of SalesStar; be that legal documentation, web infrastructure, application procurement/development or business process refinement.
I oversee Marketing and core HR functions in addition to the above.
- Bachelor of Science in Multimedia and Diploma in Advanced 3D animation and visual effects
- Experience in Post-Production, video editing & Compositing (use of non-linear editing software, multi-camera edits, colour correction, Sound editing, titles creation, final encode and export) through to completed project
- Specialist with tools including: Adobe CC, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Nuke, Fusion, Maya, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Creation of animations, trailers and promos
- Freelance photographer & graphic designer
- Visual effects artist (Albedo VFX)
- QA Tester – (VMC Gamelabs)
My role enables me to put my love of art and creativity to good use. I find it very satisfying to produce a video that gets so much appreciation from our clients and from the SalesStar team. I’m able to use my broad range of skills such as filming, editing, colour correction, motion graphics, 3D/2D animations and compositing to create an end product that brings a dynamic element to the work we are doing to help people improve their lives. Although I am often in the background of what is going on I am dedicated to bringing the best of my skills to my work – part director, part cameraman, part soundman, part editor. What could be better in life than a profession that makes me happy and allows me to achieve my goals while also helping others achieve theirs?
In 2021 I partnered with SalesStar to establish SalesStar Digital. I was drawn to the opportunity of working with SalesStar due to the values of the organisation, which emanate through to its great clients. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with clients who are serious about growth and also understand the importance of pairing a marketing strategy with a sales strategy.
I previously worked for a number of years as an independent consultant to companies around the globe and across a variety of industries. My predominant focus was on digital marketing and wider corporate strategy.
Before my professional career, I was born and raised in Blenheim, New Zealand before completing a Bachelor of Commerce (International Business, Economics) and Diploma of Language (Spanish) at the University of Otago.
In 2014 I completed a Masters of International Management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy; and worked for several years in France and the UK. Having since returned to New Zealand, I am happily based on Auckland’s North Shore.
SalesStar Digital
SalesStar Digital is the digital marketing business unit of SalesStar. Created in 2021, it was born out of our clients’ continued frustration at the poor performance of their previous digital marketing partners.
In creating SalesStar Digital, we have pioneered a new approach to lead generation through digital marketing. Our focus is on ensuring that the marketing strategy runs parallel to the sales strategy, combining SalesStar’s world-leading knowledge in sales effectiveness with the cutting-edge expertise of our digital marketing team. SalesStar Digital ensures that lead generation is conducted in a synergistic way, across all applicable digital channels; and that all decisions are driven by data and linked to ROI.
I’m a digital marketer that loves data, creative, consumer behaviour and tying it all together through strategy and execution to deliver higher sales and lead generation.
Having worked in New York, Australia, New Zealand, and remotely throughout the globe, I bring a wealth of experience and big picture thinking to the clients I work with. I’m a continuous learner and I’m always trying to either level up existing skills or add new ones to my arsenal.
If you have strong growth ambitions and are ready to team up with a trusted partner, I’d love to talk about how SalesStar Digital can help your business achieve its goals.
SalesStar Digital
SalesStar Digital is the digital marketing business unit of SalesStar. Created in 2021, it was born out of our clients’ continued frustration at the poor performance of their previous digital marketing partners.
In creating SalesStar Digital, we have pioneered a new approach to lead generation through digital marketing. Our focus is on ensuring that the marketing strategy runs parallel to the sales strategy, combining SalesStar’s world-leading knowledge in sales effectiveness with the cutting-edge expertise of our digital marketing team. SalesStar Digital ensures that lead generation is conducted in a synergistic way, across all applicable digital channels; and that all decisions are driven by data and linked to ROI.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Science (Majoring in Software Development)
- Bachelor of Design with Honours – Visual Communication Design // Massey University College Of Creative Arts
At SalesStar Digital, I manage Content & Creative focusing on the visual aspect of marketing, adding form to the team’s function.
With a background in Design & Brand Management, I’ve worked in FMCG and fashion retail with knowledge extending from design to copy to social media strategy.
I find joy in all things innovative and engaging, thriving on taking on new challenges while picking up new skills as I go.
Bachelor of Media Design, Majoring in Interactive Design // Media Design School
I am a digital designer with a deep passion for creating user-centric designs that are beautiful, functional, and tell great stories. I have developed a confident skill set that allows me to bring clarity and energy to every project I undertake.
In my role as SalesStar Digital’s Content & Creative Specialist, I leverage my expertise in UX/UI and graphic design to create designs that are visually stunning and deliver a seamless and intuitive user experience. With a focus on user-centric design, I apply my keen eye for research, planning, and building on-brand digital assets to ensure that each design resonates with clients’ target audience and aligns with their overall marketing strategy. Additionally, I am always exploring new and innovative design directions, pushing creative boundaries to develop fresh and exciting design solutions that exceed client expectations.
Oliver joined the SalesStar Digital team in January 2022 and brings to the creative team his knowledge of organic social media management and video production skills. Oliver is based in the United Kingdom and is part of the UK SalesStar Practice.
In his spare time Oliver can be found either walking throughout the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, playing video games or watching football at his local football club, Huddersfield Town.
SalesStar Digital
SalesStar Digital is the digital marketing business unit of SalesStar. Created in 2021, it was born out of our clients’ continued frustration at the poor performance of their previous digital marketing partners.
In creating SalesStar Digital, we have pioneered a new approach to lead generation through digital marketing. Our focus is on ensuring that the marketing strategy runs parallel to the sales strategy, combining SalesStar’s world-leading knowledge in sales effectiveness with the cutting-edge expertise of our digital marketing team. SalesStar Digital ensures that lead generation is conducted in a synergistic way, across all applicable digital channels; and that all decisions are driven by data and linked to ROI.
Having lived and worked throughout South East Asia, soaking up the rich cultures and diversity on offer, I developed the ability to quickly decipher and engage with my environment. I bring this dynamic sense of understanding to SalesStar Digital where diving into each client’s market is a chance to learn what drives the target audience and shape their product’s pitch towards their desired transformation.
I believe that the truth lies in the data and that eventually, those insightful gold nuggets will arise through creatively testing and analysing.
Equipped with a BSc majoring in computer science and chemistry from the University of Auckland, I apply my background in science to digital marketing in a pragmatic sense. I utilise technical tools and automation to carry out market research, testing and lead generation in an efficient, insightful and scalable process.
Hi there! I am a digital marketing expert with a particular focus on Google and Facebook advertising. I know how to create and run effective ads that will help your business grow. I understand the latest trends and best practices, but most importantly, I know how to make it work for you. I’m here to help you increase your brand awareness, generate leads and make more sales.
Outside of work I most enjoy spending time with my three beautiful daughters and getting out and about exploring New Zealand.
Having worked across many different industries in Portugal, the UK and New Zealand, I learned how to integrate online and offline marketing processes to optimise results. I’m passionate about business strategy and sincerely believe that a clear understanding of our client’s industry, along with a fully integrated marketing strategy, is the key to success. My experience ranges from content creation and product development to social media, e-commerce, SEO, CRO, and PPC.
I was born and raised in Porto – Portugal, where I completed a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Sports Science and later a Bachelor’s in Marketing Management.
I’m always looking for new challenges and opportunities that lead me to learn new skills and grow.
Biography
Kevin has spent his career helping others to grow personally and professionally and is excited to bring that experience to businesses in partnering with them to facilitate growth and success.
Apart from his clients, Kevin enjoys his primary vocation as a husband and father and devotes his free time to helping his church and community.
Specialization Areas
Sector Experience
Geographies