
Partnerships and Business Development Leader
I am a well-established and successful Senior Marketing, Sales, and Partnership Professional with 20+ years' experience working for and with agencies, retailers and global technology companies. I hold a track record of 10+ years' global B2B exposure, alongside managing an e-commerce events business, running big-budget global marketing campaigns, selling sponsorships to major corporations (e.g.: DHL, eBay, PayPal, UPS) and managing executive relationships with affiliates and global technology solutions companies. I am focused on delivering high-quality business development and partnership strategies that sell B2B SaaS solutions and drive engagement and revenue, all whilst keeping in line with key stakeholder expectations and overall company vision. Key Achievements: -Successfully launched Fashion Digital company, organizing large-scale events in 3 major cities (NY, LA, & London), attended by over 10,000 attendees, 1000 speakers, and 1200 companies to date. -Grew Fashion Digital from a no-name event to a must-go-to industry staple for top brands and B2B e-commerce companies, maintaining a high ratio of retail to tech solution partners. -Led sponsorship pipeline and closed all deals with retail & technology vendors (i.e.: PayPal, eBay, Magento, Gorgias etc) and secured a list of over 30K senior executive contacts in the B2B SaaS space. -Attracted CEO/President speakers from global brands such as: Warby Parker, Kate Somerville, HSN, Steve Madden, Nordstrom Direct, MVMT Watches and Dollar Shave Club. -Won Bloglovin’ award with Olivia Palermo (2012) for management of the OliviaPalermo.com celebrity blog project, including overseeing all revenue, branding, marketing, and technical strategy. -Advisory Board Member and Association Executive of Retail TouchPoints. Skills and Competencies: -Leadership & Management -Team Management -Strategic Planning & Vision -Marketing Management -Partnership Management -Affiliate Management -Partnerships & Sponsorships -Digital & Print Marketing -Campaign Management -B2B SaaS Technology Solutions -Event Management & Execution -Negotiation & Contracts -Relationship Management -Stakeholder Management -Budget Management -Social Media Marketing -Content Creation -Panel Creation -Keynote Selection -Talent Management -Account Management -Brand Management -Sales Management Feel free to connect if you wish to know more about my experience: sandyhussain123@gmail.com or DM me.
daasity.com
edc.nyc
credit-suisse.com
ubs.com
hawkemedia.com
cupusa.org
Seattle, Washington, United States
Business Development Executive
Hawke Media
• www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia
Mar 2023 - Present
Founder + CEO
Fashion Digital™ & FD Mobile™
• www.linkedin.com/company/fashion-digital
Feb 2012 - Present
New York, NY
Agency Partnerships
Daasity
• www.linkedin.com/company/daasity
May 2022 - Feb 2023
Advisor
D'Marie Group, Inc.
• www.linkedin.com/company/d'marie-group-inc-
Nov 2012 - Sep 2021
Greater New York City Area
Advisor
inSparq
• www.linkedin.com/company/insparq
Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
Greater New York City Area
Head of Marketing
Bloglovin'
• www.linkedin.com/company/bloglovin'
Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
NYC + Stockholm
Co-Founder
Olivia Palermo Group
• www.linkedin.com/company/oliviapalermogroup
Oct 2010 - Sep 2012
New York City
Investment Associate/ VP
Exeter Asset Growth Ventures
May 2005 - Oct 2007
Greater Boston Area