James Goalder
About James Goalder
James Goalder is a Partnerships Manager with extensive experience in account management and sales, having previously worked at DonorDrive and Bloomerang. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History and English from James Madison University and has successfully implemented strategies that significantly increased sales and improved operational processes.
Current Role as Partnerships Manager
James Goalder currently serves as the Partnerships Manager at Bloomerang, a position he has held since 2022. He works remotely from Waynesboro, Virginia. In this role, he has successfully implemented webinars and thought leadership initiatives that contributed to a significant increase in National Account Sales, achieving over 300% growth in the first year. His focus on building partnerships with National Accounts has led to increased exposure and a greater number of top-of-funnel leads.
Previous Experience at Bloomerang
Prior to his current role, James Goalder worked at Bloomerang for a total of six years, holding positions as both Account Executive and Senior Account Executive. During his tenure from 2015 to 2021, he was instrumental in driving sales and client engagement. He also coordinated a new tracking system in Salesforce to improve the understanding of sales opportunities, enhancing operational efficiency.
Experience at DonorDrive
James Goalder worked as an Account Executive at DonorDrive for seven months in 2021 and 2022. His role involved managing client accounts and contributing to sales strategies in a remote setting. This experience added to his expertise in client relationship management and sales processes.
Background in Sales Management
Before joining Bloomerang, James Goalder was the Territory Sales Manager at Lifetouch Church Directories and Portraits from 2006 to 2015. In this role, he led a team of 15 salespeople, achieving revenue gains of over 150% year over year. He also designed and implemented a six-step process for service recovery, demonstrating his capability in sales leadership and operational improvements.
Educational Background
James Goalder holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History, Criticism, and Conservation from James Madison University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the same institution during the same period. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in critical thinking and communication skills.