Philip J. Everett
Strategic Leader: Sales — Business Development — Marketing
Cross-Industry Focus: Technology, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Retail, and Oil & Gas
Dynamic sales leader with a strong passion for technology and a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth. Renowned for building long-term client relationships and delivering results on a global scale. Recognized for my ability to navigate complex situations and deliver solutions that align with client needs, making it nearly impossible for clients to say, “no.”
Career Achievement Snapshot
$50M closed and $100M+ generated.
Accelerated sales pipeline by 30% through a comprehensive demand generation framework.
Transformed a $500K 6-month contract into a global partnership generating $22M/year.
Co-founded a distributor, driving 80% sales growth and bringing in $100K/month.
Sales | Account Management | Strategic sales | Business Strategy | Leadership | Mentoring & Training
Relationship Building | Consulting | Process Improvements | Problem Solving | Negotiations
Budgeting & Cost Control | Project Management | Market Penetration
Professional Experience
Stride | New York, NY · Chicago, IL | 2025 – Present
Partner | Apr 2025 – Present
VALTECH | Dallas, TX · Chicago, IL | 2024 – Present
Global digital transformation consultancy | Employees: 8K+ | Annual Revenue: $1B+
Head of Demand Generation | Dec 2024 – Apr 2025
In this role, I lead integrated marketing, sales enablement, and inbound pipeline strategies to drive brand recognition, accelerate revenue growth, and strengthen client relationships. By partnering with cross-functional teams, I ensure alignment between marketing and sales objectives, track sales performance, and optimize the lead lifecycle to enhance conversion rates and maximize ROI.
❖ Launched a comprehensive demand generation framework, resulting in a 30% increase in sales pipeline within the first quarter.
❖ Developed account-based marketing (ABM) campaigns targeting enterprise prospects, contributing to $6M+ in net-new pipeline within 90 days.
❖ Partnered with leadership to refine sales processes, reducing the average sales cycle by 40%.
❖ Managed and mentored a team of four, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Americas Director of Engagement & Strategy | Feb 2024 – Dec 2024
I joined the leadership team to create a robust, integrated sales approach for Valtech’s operations, forging strategic relationships, and delivering measurable results. By harnessing cross-functional collaboration and data-driven methodologies, I identified untapped revenue streams, refined key processes, and strengthened client partnerships. Working closely with portfolio owners, marketing, and leadership, I established an agile framework to ensure consistent growth and value delivery.
❖ Spearheaded the development of a unified go-to-market strategy, increasing new business pipeline by 25% within the first six months.
❖ Led cross-functional teams to align strategic objectives, resulting in a streamlined sales process and accelerated deal velocity.
❖ Mentored and coached sellers on consultative selling techniques, improving close rates and client satisfaction metrics.
❖ Oversaw thought leadership initiatives and executive-level events that elevated brand recognition and cultivated new enterprise relationships.
❖ Directly managed one key client, achieving $500K in revenue within the first two months.
THOUGHTWORKS | Dallas, TX | 2022 – 2024
Global technology consultancy | Employees: 10K+ | Annual Revenue: $1.2B+
Senior Business Development Manager / Client Partner | 2022 – 2024
At Thoughtworks, I was one of the first outbound BDMs, tasked with building the outbound sales framework from the ground up. I focused on developing strategies, training, mentoring a growing team, and building relationships with C-suite leaders. My efforts led to significant growth, including bringing in three new Fortune 500 clients and expanding those relationships.
❖ Pioneered the outbound sales framework across regions and industries, building it from the ground up and leading a team of 3 sales professionals.
❖ Created a successful outbound sales strategy, resulting in $15M+ in revenue and a $20M pipeline.
❖ Brought in 3 new Fortune 500 clients in the life science, technology, and Oil & Gas industry, addressing their unique challenges and delivering tailored solutions.
❖ Handled all relevant MSA, SOW, PO, RFI, RFQ, and RFP negotiations and submissions.
TATA CONSULTING SERVICES (TCS) | Dallas, TX | 2021 – 2022
Global technology consultancy | Employees: 550K+ | Annual Revenue: $26B+
Client Relationship Manager | 2021 – 2022
I focused on the emerging tech portfolio for SMB clients within the high-tech business unit. My work involved building a portfolio of clients that were later added to the TCS Partner Ecosystem.
❖ Played a critical role in the emerging tech portfolio for SMB clients, achieving quota by 300% by securing a $3M TCV deal.
IBM CLOUD / INFINITE | Washington, D.C. · Dallas, TX · Bangalore, India | 2019 – 2021
Global Technology Service Company | Employees: 9K+ | Annual Revenue: $1B+
Client Partner | 2019 – 2021
At Infinite, I orchestrated the strategic expansion of the IBM Cloud account, evolving a small, five-person Dallas-based team into a global operation of 200+ resources. Alongside this rapid scaling, I secured entry into IBM Cloud Federal, paving the way for substantial new revenue streams and long-term growth in the public sector.
❖ Expanded the IBM Cloud account from a five-person operation in Dallas to a global partnership with 150 team members in India and 55 across the U.S.
❖ Elevated the account from a $500K contract to a $22M partnership, establishing a robust long-term pipeline.
❖ Successfully penetrated the IBM Cloud Federal market, positioning the company for continued public-sector growth.
❖ Owned P&L management and led a cross-functional account team, while overseeing all MSA, SOW, PO, RFI, RFQ, and RFP negotiations.
Account Operations Manager | 2019 – 2019
Certifications & Training
Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI) | Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner
Mastering Finance Wharton School of Business | Agile Fundamentals
AWS Business Professional | 6sense Next-Gen Sales & Marketer | Stripe Fundamentals Certification
Snowflake Sales & Tech Sales Professional | International Corporate Trainer (Summit Retail Solutions)
Bilingual: Fluent in English, Conversational in Spanish, and studying Russian