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Daniel Oskooei

Seasoned Senior Executive and Board Advisor/Consultant

About Me

Senior technology sales, business development, channel, and revenue operations leader with 15+ years of experience scaling revenue, building partner ecosystems, leading SDR/BDR/AE and cross-functional teams, and commercializing complex SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, cloud, IoT, IIoT, digital transformation, and industrial technology solutions across Canada, the United States, MENA, EMEA, and APAC. Combines executive sales leadership, GTM strategy, RevOps discipline, CRM governance, enterprise account development, partner-led growth, and technical-commercial translation for organizations selling to enterprise, government, manufacturing, telecom, retail, infrastructure, and technology buyers. Positioning focus: VP/Director Sales, Business Development, Channel/Partner Sales, Strategic Accounts, Revenue Operations, GTM Enablement, Sales Development Leadership, SaaS/Cloud/Cybersecurity/AI/IoT/IIoT commercial leadership, and adjacent senior technology go-to-market roles.

Jurisdiction

Region: Americas

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Technical Sales & Marketing Director (Contract / Advisory) Panevo
2025 - Present

- Lead sales, marketing, RevOps, and GTM advisory work for IIoT and industrial technology solutions focused on Utility Bill Management (UBM), Energy Management Information Systems / Energy Management Systems (EMIS/EMS), Lean OEE, manufacturing performance, energy visibility, and operational efficiency. - Supported approximately $1.5M USD in new revenue by coaching sales leaders, SDRs, and AEs on deal strategy, pipeline hygiene, qualification quality, next-step discipline, and consistent follow-through from first call to close. - Built a practical sales operating cadence, including weekly pipeline reviews, manager 1:1s, forecast checkpoints, conversion tracking, activity tracking, and opportunity health reviews to increase visibility and execution accountability. - Directly managed and coached SDR execution, including outbound targeting, list quality, ICP relevance, message quality, objection handling, first-call discipline, follow-up sequence structure, and handoff readiness. - Developed lead-source and data-quality logic across fragmented CRM and lead-generation environments, including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and agency-supported outbound/marketing workflows. - Created onboarding, enablement, and sales-process materials to reduce ramp friction and improve consistency in discovery, business-issue qualification, value messaging, meeting preparation, next-step planning, and CRM documentation. - Strengthened GTM focus for industrial automation, manufacturing, food and beverage, packaging, energy management, and operational-efficiency buyers by clarifying segments, buying triggers, business outcomes, and partner-fit criteria. - Designed VAR/partner evaluation logic for industrial automation and related partner ecosystems, prioritizing partners with relevant industry specialization, technical credibility, market access, and minimum organizational scale. - Built executive messaging frameworks around energy savings, utility cost visibility, production efficiency, OEE improvement, sustainability, compliance pressure, operational waste reduction, and financial decision-making. - Developed AI-assisted sales and marketing concepts, including customer segmentation, target-customer scoring, persona development, customer digital twin logic, and campaign testing concepts to improve GTM intelligence and conversion quality. - Improved sales-marketing alignment by connecting ICP, campaign messaging, lead qualification, sales handoff, CRM hygiene, pipeline review, and forecast cadence into one revenue operating rhythm. - Translated technical IIoT and energy-management capabilities into commercial language for CEOs, operations leaders, plant managers, finance leaders, sustainability stakeholders, and engineering-led decision makers.

Faculty of International Marketing, Sales, and Business DevelopmentUniversity Canada West (UCW)
2023 - Present

- Teach MBA-level Marketing Management, International Marketing, market development, sales leadership, digital transformation, and strategic marketing concepts to graduate students in a Canadian business school environment. - Coach 52+ live consulting projects with SMEs and technology-oriented organizations, guiding students through market analysis, segmentation, targeting, positioning, campaign planning, business development strategy, and executive presentation quality. - Translate enterprise sales, channel strategy, international expansion, digital transformation, and customer behavior concepts into practical frameworks for business decision-making. - Develop course content and practical exercises covering GTM strategy, customer segmentation, buyer personas, international market entry, channel strategy, vendor partnerships, and technology-sector commercialization. - Strengthen executive communication, structured problem solving, evidence-based analysis, and business-case thinking across MBA student teams working with real organizations. - Leverage academic and professional experience to connect theory with commercial execution across SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, IoT, IIoT, manufacturing, and technology-enabled business models.

Sales DirectorBluvec
2022 - 2024

Directed sales, business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion for cybersecurity, AI/ML, IoT, and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies serving security, defence, public safety, critical infrastructure, and enterprise markets. - Generated $6M+ in first-year cybersecurity revenue and contributed to approximately 146% revenue growth by building a disciplined GTM motion, partner-led growth strategy, and enterprise opportunity pipeline. - Built and managed international partner ecosystems including 20+ authorized representatives and 45+ partners across North America, EMEA, APAC, and Middle East markets. - Led SDR/BDR and enterprise sales execution, including prospect targeting, account prioritization, outbound messaging, technical discovery, demo preparation, deal review, partner coordination, and opportunity qualification. - Positioned complex RF detection, EO/IR, drone detection, mitigation, and C-UAS cybersecurity solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders by translating capability into risk reduction, airspace security, infrastructure protection, and operational readiness. - Created and executed channel and partner sales strategy across security integrators, resellers, regional representatives, system integrators, and strategic commercial partners. - Improved forecasting accuracy by approximately 30% through Salesforce CRM automation, opportunity-stage discipline, pipeline hygiene, AI-driven analytics, dashboard visibility, and structured weekly pipeline reviews. - Developed business cases, proposals, and strategic account plans for enterprise, government, and security-sensitive buyers requiring technical credibility, procurement discipline, compliance awareness, and executive-level trust. - Increased sales productivity by building repeatable outreach, discovery, qualification, partner enablement, and follow-up practices for complex technical sales cycles. - Led competitive positioning, market education, and value messaging for emerging cybersecurity/C-UAS categories where buyer awareness, technical risk, budget justification, and procurement complexity required strong consultative selling. - Coordinated cross-functionally with technical, product, and executive teams to align buyer requirements, partner feedback, product positioning, and commercial priorities. - Established vendor alliances and strategic relationships that supported market entry, regional credibility, and partner-sourced pipeline development.

Regional Sales Director IBM
2018 - 2021

- Led regional enterprise sales strategy for AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud computing, analytics, and digital transformation solutions across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt, and broader MENA enterprise/government markets. - Drove $80M+ in annual revenue and approximately 30% YoY growth by aligning enterprise sales strategy, account planning, partner alliances, executive engagement, and multi-country GTM execution. - Secured $50M+ in new business from Fortune 500, government, telecom, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and enterprise clients by leading consultative sales cycles and digital transformation business-case development. - Managed and led a 32-person IBM-related commercial and cross-functional organization, including sales, partner, digital transformation, and technical stakeholders, improving performance visibility and accountability. - Established multi-million-dollar alliances and joint GTM motions with Microsoft, AWS, SAP, Google Cloud, Huawei, and regional technology partners to expand market access and solution credibility. - Led 10+ AI, SaaS, analytics, and cybersecurity product rollouts, connecting product positioning, customer use cases, sales enablement, partner readiness, and revenue targets. - Positioned cloud security, zero-trust concepts, risk/compliance frameworks, AI-enabled analytics, SaaS adoption, and hybrid/multi-cloud transformation for C-level and technical stakeholders. - Supported large-scale cloud migration and SaaS adoption programs across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments, contributing to approximately 35% increase in client cloud adoption. - Built digital marketing and demand-generation knowledge through IBM-related digital sales and marketing execution, including campaign alignment, lead generation, CRM workflows, funnel analysis, and sales/marketing handoff improvement. - Applied Salesforce-native CRM and revenue workflow experience to improve pipeline visibility, deal governance, forecasting discipline, account planning, and sales activity tracking. - Improved regional quota attainment by approximately 40% through coaching, sales-process discipline, opportunity review, account prioritization, and AI/data-driven sales execution. - Guided enterprise clients through compliance and governance discussions connected to GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, cloud security, cyber risk, and executive-level digital transformation priorities.

Senior National Sales Manager Nokia
2010 - 2014

- Led national sales strategy, channel performance, distributor execution, sell-in/sell-through planning, and sales team performance for a major global technology brand. - Achieved 217% YoY sales growth and captured 67% market share through disciplined channel execution, market coverage, sales intelligence, and partner motivation. - Managed large-scale channel networks including distributors, wholesalers, retail partners, and approximately 11,000 retail points, ensuring coverage, execution consistency, and revenue growth. - Designed scalable acquisition and channel-growth strategies aligned with global business objectives, national market realities, product availability, and competitive conditions. - Used sales intelligence tools, performance reporting, and pipeline/activity visibility to monitor market execution, identify gaps, and drive team efficiency. - Led sales forecasting, inventory coordination, partner planning, promotions, sell-through improvement, and field execution routines across a large indirect-sales network. - Built and coached sales teams and partner stakeholders on execution discipline, market priorities, product positioning, and performance accountability.

Head of IT Products & Solutions Division Samsung Electronics
2007 - 2010

- Led IT products and solutions strategy, B2B/enterprise sales, channel execution, product positioning, and market-development initiatives for a major global technology brand. - Increased market share by 25% through targeted sales initiatives, product mix optimization, inventory management, channel execution, and business development planning. - Enhanced after-sales support by introducing a Fast Service model that improved customer satisfaction, channel confidence, and post-sale value perception. - Managed performance metrics, sales pipeline alignment, channel planning, and revenue initiatives supporting long-term growth objectives. - Built commercial strategy for IT hardware, enterprise products, and technology solutions while coordinating with marketing, service, logistics, and partner teams. - Completed Samsung Academy B2B and enterprise sales training, applying structured value messaging, channel development, and enterprise-customer engagement practices.

Education

Doctorate of Entrepreneurship- Sales and Marketing OrientationUoT
2016 - 2019
Masters of MBAUoT
2012 - 2015

Certification

Total Certifications3

Cloud, AI & Digital Transformation

AWS

2025 - 2025

System Architecture

IBM

2026 - 2026

Applied AI professional training

Google

2025 - 2025

Skills

Core skills0
Interests0
Languages4

Languages

English
French
Japanese
Turkish