Andre D.
5.0
Boost Your Sales with a 20-Year Revenue Leader | SVP, Sales & Founding CEO
Studied at Gabelli School of Business
Works at The DeRussy Group
Hiring Manager
Available December 31 at 6:00 PM UTC
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Andre’s Sales Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
100+ people coached for Sales
Andre has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With over 20 years of experience in sales and revenue leadership, I have a proven track record of driving growth and building successful sales teams. As the CEO and Co-Founder of The DeRussy Group, I specialize in helping startups and mid-size technology companies source and hire top-tier revenue executives. My extensive background includes leading sales efforts at RentSpree, WeWork, Nextdoor, Pandora, and Yahoo, where I consistently delivered exceptional results and built high-performing teams. Whether you're looking to enhance your sales strategy or develop your leadership skills, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and take your sales career to the next level!
Andre can help with:
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Sales Strategy
Closing Techniques
Salary Negotiation
Negotiation Skills
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About Andre
Welcome to my profile! With over 20 years of experience in sales and revenue leadership at high-growth companies like Yahoo!, Pandora, Nextdoor, WeWork, and RentSpree, I specialize in coaching sellers, sales leaders, and executives to unlock their full potential. Having built and scaled multi-channel sales organizations and led teams responsible for hundreds of millions in revenue, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by revenue professionals at every stage of their careers. I focus on helping clients: - Navigate Career Transitions: Whether you’re moving into leadership or pivoting roles, I’ll guide you with personalized strategies. - Develop Leadership Skills: Build confidence and competence in managing teams, driving results, and influencing stakeholders. - Excel in Sales Performance: From quota-crushing strategies to optimizing sales pipelines, I’ll help you elevate your game. My coaching approach is rooted in practical experience, real-time problem-solving, and an understanding of what it takes to succeed in competitive, high-growth environments. Let’s work together to achieve your career goals and take your leadership to the next level. Reach out to start your coaching journey today!
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’m passionate about helping others unlock their potential and achieve what they might not think is possible. Throughout my 20+ years in sales and revenue leadership, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring and developing sellers and executives at every stage of their careers. Watching someone take a leap forward—whether it’s mastering a new skill, landing a leadership role, or driving transformational results—is incredibly fulfilling. I’ve been in the trenches of high-growth environments, faced the challenges, and celebrated the wins. Coaching gives me the opportunity to share those lessons and help others navigate their own journeys with confidence and clarity. It’s about empowering people to make meaningful progress, overcome obstacles, and become the best version of themselves. Ultimately, I coach because I know firsthand the impact a great mentor or coach can have—and I want to pay that forward.
Work Experience
CEO Co Founder
The DeRussy Group
September 2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
At The DeRussy Group, we are committed to helping startups and mid-size technology companies source and hire exceptional revenue executives capable of driving growth into its next stage. As CEO & Founder, I bring 20 years of sales and revenue leadership experience.
SVP, Sales & Client Success
RentSpree
September 2021 - July 2024
Hiring Manager
RentSpree revolutionizes the residential rental application process. I was on the leadership team reporting into the CEO responsible for all Sales & Client success efforts.
Head of Sales, Northern California
WeWork
August 2020 - September 2021
Hiring Manager
Responsible for Northern California Sales efforts across all assets.
Director of Sales, West
WeWork
May 2019 - August 2020
Hiring Manager
Led all west coast for US and Canada for small and midsize offices.
Head of Sales, West
Nextdoor
January 2019 - April 2019
Hiring Manager
Lead enterprise sales west at Nextdoor.
Head of Mid-Market Sales
Nextdoor
April 2018 - January 2019
Hiring Manager
Let Mid-Market Sales at Nextdoor.
VP, Mid-Market Sales
Pandora
September 2010 - March 2018
Hiring Manager
Built Pandora's mid-market business from the ground up over almost eight years. 10x revenue from 2010 to 2018 and built a team of over 100 employees.
Regional Sales Manager
Yahoo
May 2006 - September 2010
Hiring Manager
Hired as AE, promoted to National AE, and ultimately promoted and moved from NYC to SF to be Regional Sales Manager to manage first sales team.
Education
Gabelli School of Business
MBA, Management Systems
2007 - 2010
Providence College
BA, Philosophy
2000 - 2004
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Overall Rating
5.0
Andre has helped clients get into these companies: