Paula Urrutia

Director of Sales @ Apollo.io

United States

About

I'm a dedicated sales leader with over 5 years of experience in driving success in dynamic environments. For the past 3 years, I've honed my skills within the technology industry, specifically with companies boasting 200 employees and above. My approach to leadership is a fusion of data-driven precision and a deep commitment to the personal and professional development of my team. Having navigated the intricacies of the tech sector, I understand the nuances and demands it presents. My journey has equipped me with the insight to strategically navigate challenges and optimize opportunities. Driven by both data and people, I thrive on setting and surpassing goals. I take immense pleasure in guiding my team toward professional excellence, knowing that their growth is not only an investment in them but also in the collective success of the organization. Let's collaborate and chart a course for success that aligns with both our personal and professional ambitions.

Experience

  • Apollo.io (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director of Sales
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Senior Sales Manager
      Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Lead a team of 10 account executives - Average attainment this year: 123% - 71% of rep attainment to individual targets

    • Mid- Market Sales Manager
      Aug 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      - Lead a team of 12 account executives - Achieved an average of 112% attainment, surpassing quarterly target 7 out of the 8 quarters

  • EF Education First (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Regional Sales Manager
      Jul 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Responsible for sales in 15 regions of the country through a network of external representatives. I led a team of 13 people in sales and 3 people in telemarketing.

    • Regional Sales Coordinator
      Apr 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Responsible for sales and development of business strategies for B2B and B2C across 12 regions, and coordinating a team of 11 representatives in different cities nationwide.

  • Account Executive at MullenLowe Group
    Jul 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Managed Unilever's accounts (4 products for seven countries) and AB-InBev (Aguila), amongst others.