Marc Sigal

Business Development, Partnerships, and Sales Leader

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About

Highly accomplished Business Development, Partnerships, and Sales Leader with a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and market expansion. Leverages strategic alliances, data-driven insights, and operational excellence to identify and unlock high-impact growth opportunities across diverse industries, from AI to e-commerce. Adept at building and scaling high-performing teams, negotiating complex deals, and launching innovative go-to-market strategies to achieve measurable business outcomes.

Work Experience

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development

Blutag

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

Led the development and execution of partnership strategy, focusing on sales and securing key alliances for an AI platform tailored for retail, enabling hyper-personalized shopping experiences.

  • Drove a 125% increase in revenue by developing and executing strategic go-to-market initiatives with key partnerships, including Salesforce.
  • Secured a pivotal strategic partnership with Criteo, leveraging targeted value propositions and case studies to unlock measurable business opportunities in retail media.
  • Designed and implemented scalable proof-of-concept frameworks, significantly accelerating client onboarding and demonstrating measurable ROI.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to launch innovative use cases, such as rapid cart-building and recommendation engines, boosting client engagement for major accounts like FreshDirect and AllBulkFoods.

Founder & CEO (Acquired by Rinse.com)

ButlerBox

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

Founded and scaled ButlerBox, an amenity service provider for luxury multi-family buildings and Class A offices, overseeing all aspects from strategy to sales and marketing, leading to its acquisition by Rinse.com.

  • Led ButlerBox from inception to a successful acquisition by Rinse.com, scaling annual revenue to $2.5M within six years.
  • Expanded user base to 6,000 active users across 63 locations through strategic partnerships with industry leaders including Greystar and CIM Group.
  • Built and led an 8-member high-performing team, achieving 80% tenant retention and a 20% increase in customer lifetime value through loyalty programs and optimized service operations.

Sr. Director, Business Development

Algebraix Data Corporation

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

Responsible for the go-to-market launch of Algebrize, a data analytics and blockchain-based solution, driving its transition from MVP to commercialization.

  • Successfully transitioned Algebrize from MVP to full commercialization, securing $450K in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) within 12 months through targeted sales and strategic partnerships.
  • Directed a sales team to acquire over 40 paying customers and establish 6 digital agency partnerships, effectively building a robust sales pipeline.
  • Refined product-market fit and executed targeted marketing strategies, resulting in a 50% increase in qualified leads.

Director, Business Development

DealNews.com

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

Expanded the company's publisher network and optimized revenue for DealNews.com, a leading online aggregator of deals and coupons.

  • Increased publisher partnerships by 20% and designed a new onboarding program that boosted year-over-year revenue by 35%.
  • Coached two account executives on partner engagement strategies, significantly enhancing retention and satisfaction.
  • Implemented data-driven optimization strategies, improving overall partner performance by 15%.

Director, Business Development (Acquired by eBay)

Magento

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

Spearheaded the creation and execution of Magento's global tech partnership program, significantly expanding the platform's ecosystem.

  • Designed and executed Magento's global tech partnership program, securing key alliances with industry leaders including PayPal, Google, Amazon, and Rackspace, expanding the platform's ecosystem.
  • Collaborated with executives to develop Magento Connect (app store), facilitating millions of downloads and empowering developers to create innovative solutions for clients.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with key service providers like FedEx, Mailchimp, and Avalara, delivering operational efficiency and enhanced value for Magento's customers.

Business Development Manager (Acquired by Experian)

PriceGrabber.com

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

Managed and built relationships with key partners for PriceGrabber.com, driving revenue growth through co-branded e-commerce shopping experiences.

  • Managed and expanded relationships with top-tier partners, including properties owned by Microsoft, Yahoo, and NBCUniversal, resulting in a 75% year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Exceeded revenue targets by achieving $3.5M in partnership revenue through new acquisitions and optimization of existing accounts.
  • Contributed to the launch of PriceGrabber's Ad Network, generating over 100M monthly impressions and establishing a new lucrative revenue stream.

New Account Executive

PriceGrabber.com

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

Exceeded sales goals and contributed to the expansion of the sales team for PriceGrabber.com, a leading online comparison-shopping website.

  • Achieved 20% above sales goals, acquiring over 250 new accounts including major retailers like The North Face and Dick's Sporting Goods.
  • Expanded sales team capacity by hiring and training four new account executives, enhancing overall sales growth.
  • Developed and executed strategic outreach initiatives to highlight e-commerce benefits and growth potential for prospective clients.

Education

Global & International Studies

University of California at Santa Barbara

Volunteer

Founding Member

The Society of Young Philanthropists

Contributed to the establishment and initial strategic direction of a new philanthropic organization.

  • Contributed to the establishment and initial strategic direction of a new philanthropic organization.

Elected Member

Mid-City West Neighborhood Council

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

Served as an elected member of the Mid-City West Neighborhood Council, representing community interests and contributing to local policy discussions.

  • Represented community interests and contributed to local policy discussions as an elected member of the neighborhood council.

Awards

Rackspace Partner of the Year

Rackspace (for Magento)

Jan 2011

Awarded for significant contributions and strategic partnership excellence within the Magento ecosystem.

Experian Elite Sales Award

PriceGrabber (Experian)

Jan 2010

Recognized for exceptional sales performance and exceeding targets.

Experian Elite Sales Award

PriceGrabber (Experian)

Jan 2009

Recognized for exceptional sales performance and exceeding targets.

Skills

Business Development

  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Sales Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Account Management
  • Customer Retention
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Operations

Team Leadership

  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • P&L Management
  • Project Management
  • Communication

Technical & Industry Knowledge

  • E-commerce
  • SaaS
  • Retail Media
  • CRM Software
  • Data Analysis

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

  • Negotiation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Product Marketing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Thinking