Randy Christophe Email Address

Vice President Sales and Marketing APAC Linkfluence AI SAAS Social Media Intelligence

Linkfluence is an internet company which specializes in social media monitoring, social media intelligence, social media management, social media engagement.

I help global tech companies build, launch and scale outside of their home market in highly innovative industries. Sales leader APAC in SAAS (Martech, HRtech, Edutech, Fintech) I thrive at the intersection of Tech and sales leadership. Exposed to and operating well both in global companies (Microsoft, PayPal) and in scaleups/growth companies. A wide business acumen combining Product management and Sales Leadership experience developed in Europe (10 years) and Asia Pacific (12 years). A Product manager turned seasoned global Sales & Marketing Executive, I have built an expertise in: - B2B SaaS sales and sales management - international expansion in global tech corporations (Microsoft, PayPal) and scaleups, in mature (Europe) and emerging markets (APAC) - cross functional team leadership - web designers, software developers, marketers, sales, compliance and risk - product management & presales - management across cultures in Asia and Europe - up to 15 people, up to 6 different nationalities - dealing with CxOs, having sold to CFOs (PayPal), CMOs (Linkfluence/Meltwater), HR VPs and Deans (Panopto) - trained and expert in SPIN, Value Selling, Power Selling Methodologies Highlights: - grew the APAC Business of a European HQed SaaS Martech scaleup from 0 to €3M ARR and built a team from scratch up to 15 people with a strong focus on Mainland China - experience in selling $200k+ deals involving stakeholders both in Europe and Asia. - first Sales Executive hired by PayPal to close deals with large customers in India - ex: MakeMyTrip - Moved from Europe to Asia, transitioning from Presales to Sales and from Digital Music to Fintech. - won a T-Mobile digital music RFP generating €10M in 3 years across 6 European markets As a leader, my goal is to build teams fueling growth, while providing a safe psychological space where people feel valued as individuals and feel at ease to share feedback and raise issues. I am a Permanent Resident in Singapore and a trained facilitator for interfaith dialogue (through the Singapore authorities). I'm always looking to grow my personal and professional network. Feel free to connect via LinkedIn or contact me directly at chris.ydnar@yahoo.com. SaaS/Services sold: - Fintech/online payment (PayPal) - Martech/Social Media Listening - clients include Alipay, Japan Airlines, Porsche, CHANEL - Video Content Management - clients include NUS, Keio University, Rakuten Industry Experience: - Broadband - Digital Music & Video - Fintech - Martech - verticals include automotive, luxury, FMCG, banking, travel, pharma. - Edutech/HRtech