Reports to: CEO

Years with Wazoku: 1 Year in current tenure (5 years in total)

Professional statement: (this should be like what you’d put in your about you section of LinkedIn) An example is below:

As an experienced innovation strategist at Wazoku, I am dedicated to empowering leaders through the transformative potential of Collective Intelligence. I believe that innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate, and I've made it my mission to harness this power for global enterprises.

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, I guide our clients to craft and implement robust innovation management processes. By integrating the insights from both internal and external communities, we not only expedite the innovation cycle but also significantly diminish time, cost, and risk associated with the discovery and development phases.

Challenging the status quo is at the heart of what I do. The key to continuous improvement is asking varied questions across a wide array of perspectives—this approach has been instrumental in escaping the echo chamber of conventional thinking.

Throughout my time, I've had the privilege of shaping crowdsourced and open innovation programs for numerous industry leaders, directly contributing to multi-million dollar returns on investment and fostering a culture that embraces change and creativity.

Relevant Skills and Experience:

• Sales: Expertise in selling software and services that facilitate innovation management, idea generation, and collaborative problem-solving within large enterprises.

• Strategic Business Development: Skilled in identifying and cultivating strategic relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in large organizations.

• Consultative Selling: Strong ability to conduct needs analysis and present tailored solutions that align with client objectives and innovation goals.

• Customer Relationship Management: Proficient in managing and expanding client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term engagement.

• Market Analysis & Insight: Capable of analysing market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to inform sales strategies and product development.

• Complex Negotiations: Experienced in negotiating high-value contracts with senior-level executives, ensuring profitable and mutually beneficial agreements.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with product, marketing, and customer success teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. And coordinate various elements of customer projects to ensure successful and timely completion. My role requires a meticulous attention to detail in managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables. This attention to detail is crucial for maintaining the quality and efficiency of project implementations.