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Delivering powerful revenue gains and profit growth through strategic sales leadership within rapidly evolving

e-commerce and travel companies.

Consistent record of exceeding corporate objectives and producing sustained revenue growth. Forward-thinking and

resourceful, with an expertise in developing new business and securing critical highly profitable partnerships. Strong ability

to recruit and motivate top performing sales teams. Key member of management team in acquisitions and turnarounds,

who effectively collaborates to deliver innovative new products to customers in highly-competitive markets.

E-commerce • International Business • Customer Relationship Management • Process Improvement

Competitive Analysis • Startup Operations • Turnarounds • Change Management • Market Analysis

Sales Forecasting • Sales Cycle Management Team • Leadership & Development

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NEXTAG, INC., D.B.A. NEXTAG.COM – San Mateo, CA 2008 – Present

Leading comparison shopping site for product shopping, travel and education with reach of 22M consumers per month

Vice President of Travel & Vice President Display Advertising

Recruited to re-invigorate the travel comparison shopping business. Subsequently asked to direct display advertising organization, based on initial success and previous experience. Hold dual role that encompasses increasing revenue and driving product innovation for two distinct business lines. Direct 17 staff members, including sales, product management, engineers, operations, and display operations. Control revenue and margin oversight for US & UK sites, as well as product development and personnel training and development responsibilities. Introduced new ad network sales channels, DSP partnerships, remarketing, and audience extension. Led transition to DoubleClick for Publishers’ ad-serving platform.

As VP of Travel achieved 43% year-over-year revenue growth in 2009; and 52% year-over-year improvements in average merchant rates. - Secured partnerships with key companies including IHG, Hilton, Travelocity, Expedia, Hotels.com, and Delta Airlines.

As VP of Display Advertising increased year-over-year revenue and margin 50% in 2009 and 52% sell-through rate site wide in 2009. First quarter 2010 display advertising revenue and margin increased by 20% YOY while sell-through rate increased 45% - Forged and fostered partnerships with world class advertisers and agencies including Walmart, Dell, Best Buy,

Sears, Whirlpool, Digitas, Razorfish, Mediaedge, Dentsu, and many more.

Optimized user experience, enhanced product information, and increased reliability for both business units. Partnered cross-functionally with product management and engineering to expedite key initiatives and improve functionality..

SIDESTEP, INC. D.B.A. SIDESTEP.COM – Santa Clara, CA 2004 – 2007

Travel search engine with 75 staff members and $32MM in annual revenue

Vice President of Global Business Development

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Jim.price@gmail.com

Set strategy and delivered the acquisition, management, and expansion of 200+ global travel industry partnerships. Oversaw three Business Development Directors in the US and UK. Partnered with display advertising sales group to secure additional marketing budget from blue-chip travel suppliers such as Orbitz.com, IHG, and Hilton.

Key member of the management team that sold the company for $200MM to Kayak.com.

Drove annual revenue from managed partnerships to achieve 33% of company annual revenue and growth of 50% per year YOY. Improvements in gross profitability of up to 70%.

Expanded UK presence and recruited UK business team to prepare for long-term expansion plans in the EMEA.

Led all business development and supplier relations efforts for expanding company offerings, including car rentals, activities, and cruises.

CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL – San Francisco, CA 2002 – 2003

Global leader dedicated to business travel management services for companies of all sizes Vice President of Business Development, West Region

Created, executed, and administered CWT sales strategy, pricing, selling tools, and people resources.

Generated $210MM in new sales, securing accounts with ChevronTexaco, BEA Systems, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Network Associates, Inc., and DPR Construction.

Overhauled West Region team and within first 90 days recruited five new Directors of Business Development.

Led this revitalized new team through a period of rapid growth—accelerated sales and secured new accounts in this 18-month period that surpassed the sales generated in the previous ten years combined.

MILEPOINT INC., DBA MILEPOINT.COM – Minneapolis, IN 2000-2002 Online shopping portal that provided exchange loyalty currency for purchases at prominent online services and retailers Vice President Sales & Business Development

Sold and established merchant retailer partnerships for inclusion in MilePoint Mall online shopping portal. Built new business and developed strong customer relationships with travel supply partners.

Drove $9MM in new sales by securing partnerships with Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Cruises, Far & Wide Travel, Chase Manhattan Mortgage, and CitiMortgage.

Additional experience with National Car Rental as Global Director of Accounts & Director of National Accounts.

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