Sarah Taylor

Sales & Strategic Growth Executive | $10M+ Territories | SaaS | Health | Tech | People-Centric Brands

Austin, Texas, United States

About

I’m a powerhouse sales and operations leader with an 20 years of experience driving double-digit revenue growth, scaling territories into the tens of millions, and strengthening customer loyalty across tech, beauty, healthcare, and financial sectors. What sets me apart isn’t just hitting quota — I’ve never missed one — it’s how I do it. I combine sharp strategy with charisma, building relationships that last and creating sales experiences that feel effortless and intentional. My career spans Fortune 500s like Sephora and Visa, high-growth startups, and scaling multi-million-dollar healthcare practices, and I bring the same energy every time: clarity, creativity, and results. I’m here to scale revenue with ease, flow, and impact. I move quickly, build trust naturally, and close deals by aligning solutions with what people truly value. Core strengths: • Consistently exceed quotas while deepening customer retention. • Expert in building sales playbooks, client acquisition strategies, and growth systems that scale. • Skilled at blending charisma, precision, and process to create both short-term wins and long-term growth. • Known for adaptability, magnetic presence, and a proven ability to lead with both boldness and authenticity. I believe selling should feel natural, not forced. I bring joy, trust, and alignment to the process, which is why my clients, teams, and companies see results that compound year after year. If you’re looking for a sales leader who can scale revenue while elevating the customer experience, let’s connect.

Experience

  • Strategic Sales & Partner Success Consultant at Sarah Taylor Consulting
    2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Built and managed a $10M+ book of business, consistently exceeding quota with zero missed bonuses over 7 years. • Closed complex, multi-stakeholder SaaS and enterprise deals, aligning HR, finance, and C-suite buyer groups to secure long-term contracts. • Served as the strategic point of contact for global partners, leading biannual executive reviews and quarterly business planning. • Designed and implemented scalable workflows that accelerated sales cycles and improved pipeline visibility across cross-functional teams. • Provided sales strategy, enablement, and GTM alignment support to early-stage startups, boosting revenue growth across sales, marketing, and operations. Key Skills: Enterprise Sales · SaaS Sales · Partner Success · GTM Strategy · Pipeline Development · Sales Enablement · Executive Relationship Management

  • Chief of Staff to Head of Global Finance Operations at Visa
    Dec 2014 - Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Served as operational right-hand to global leadership, coordinating initiatives that supported enterprise growth and partner success. Spearheaded the global launch of Visa University and Dubai Finance Center, improving sales readiness and operational execution. Managed executive communications, strategic planning sessions, and escalations across high-value finance and partner accounts.

  • Account Executive at SEPHORA
    2013 - 2017 · 4 yrs

    Achieved 127% of quarterly sales targets through strategic upselling, high-touch service, and deep product knowledge. Cultivated a book of 300+ loyal clients, driving repeat business and securing exclusive appointments and product launches. Led clienteling and CRM efforts that increased average transaction size by 23% YoY. Mentored and trained 10+ junior associates, contributing to a 15% lift in overall store performance during promotional periods. Supported regional sales rollouts and events, aligning with brand partners to deliver experiential activations that drove measurable conversion and foot traffic.

  • Sales Representative at Shire Pharmaceuticals
    Jan 2007 - Jun 2013 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Owned a growing territory focused on compliance and specialty pharmaceutical solutions, exceeding quarterly sales goals. Built relationships with providers and clinical stakeholders, delivering value-driven consults and product education. Partnered cross-functionally with compliance, operations, and marketing to support product rollout and physician engagement.