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DAMIEN SHARRY

DAMIEN SHARRY

Galway

Summary

Driven and coachable sales professional with a proven track record in outbound prospecting, lead generation, and full-cycle sales. Experienced in high-pressure environments where performance is measured by consistency, conversion, and communication. Currently honing advanced skills in discovery, objection handling, and closing through hands-on experience, and active involvement in the Club Closer community. Passionate about high-ticket sales, and committed to mastering the craft through disciplined execution, continuous learning, and results-driven performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

High Ticket Sales Setter

Freelance
06.2025 - Current

Setter (Full-Time)
Self-Employed / Contract

  • Conducting outbound discovery calls and booking qualified appointments consistently.
  • Achieving weekly call targets of 25+ with a successful close rate of 40% for the closing team.
  • Collaborating with closers to optimize pipeline quality and conversion efficiency
  • Honing objection handling and pre-qualification skills in high-volume sales environments.

Club Closer Member

Club Closer
06.2025 - Current
  • Participating in advanced training on discovery, coaching, pitching, and closing techniques.
  • Actively role-playing sales scenarios to sharpen real-time objection handling.
  • Learning and implementing frameworks for high-ticket closing across multiple verticals.
  • Contributing to a network of sales professionals focused on continuous improvement.

Senior Account Executive

SmartBear
Galway
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Driving 29 net new logos growth and revenue over $350K (2024) for France/ Benelux & Italy regions through outbound focused activity.
  • Average 57 day deal cycles- Prospecting, Lead generation & Discovery, Validation, proposals, Negotiation, Procurement.
  • Target Personas: CTO, Director of Engineering, Solutions Architect.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams (SDR, Channel, Marketing, Solutions Engineering) to enhance customer success and drive revenue growth using MEDDICC methodology.
  • Work strategically with management for forecasting, identifying opportunities/ challenges and problem solving.

Painter and Decorator

Joe Sharry Painting Contractors
Galway
01.2015 - Current
  • Increased property value by completing 50+ interior and exterior painting projects
  • Communicating with clients to maximise results
  • Developing and analysing the company website to strengthen the business’ online presence

Sales Development Representative

SmartBear
Galway
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Increased revenue by $124K through sourcing inbound and outbound qualified leads for account executives.
  • Executing targeted prospecting campaigns to identify potential customers and qualify leads before handing them off to account executives.
  • Collaboration with account executives and sales managers to align on lead qualification criteria and optimize outreach strategies.
  • Utilizing MEDDICC methodology to track lead progress, analyze performance metrics, and provide insights for improving conversion rates.

Education

Associate of Science - Sports Psychology

South East Technological Univerity
Waterford, Ireland
05-2025

MSc - Marketing Practice

National University of Ireland
Galway, Ireland
07.2022

Bachelor of Commerce -

National University of Ireland
Galway, Ireland
01.2020

Skills

  • High Ticket Sales
  • Excel
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Teamwork
  • MEDDICC
  • Accountability
  • Coachability
  • GoHighLevel
  • Objection Handling

Languages

English - Native, Italian - A2

Hobbies and Interests

Running & Hyrox, Gaelic Football & Soccer, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Nutrition, Podcasts, Reading, Coaching

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 3X Marathon /UltraMarathons /Hyrox Manchester Marathon 2023, Florence Marathon 2023, Peak District Ultramathon 2024, Hyrox Poznan 2024.
  • 18 years of Gaelic Football I've played Gaelic football for my local club, for almost 18 years which has taught me discipline, teamwork skills and emotional intelligence.
  • 2 University Degrees Completed both a Masters and Bachelors degree while working Full Time demonstrating a capacity of work ethic
  • Travel to 13 Counties I'm grateful to experience and travel to 13 Counties thus far in my life.

Timeline

High Ticket Sales Setter

Freelance
06.2025 - Current

Club Closer Member

Club Closer
06.2025 - Current

Senior Account Executive

SmartBear
09.2023 - 05.2025

Sales Development Representative

SmartBear
09.2022 - 09.2023

Painter and Decorator

Joe Sharry Painting Contractors
01.2015 - Current

Associate of Science - Sports Psychology

South East Technological Univerity

MSc - Marketing Practice

National University of Ireland

Bachelor of Commerce -

National University of Ireland
DAMIEN SHARRY