Ignat Goossens
About Ignat Goossens
Ignat Goossens is an Enterprise Account Executive with a strong background in business development and account management. He has a proven track record of generating significant pipeline value through self-driven outbound activities and has held various roles in notable companies, including VergeSense and Backbase.
Current Role at VergeSense
Ignat Goossens currently serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at VergeSense, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has demonstrated strong performance by achieving 77% of a $400,000 target in his first year. He is responsible for generating a pipeline worth $2.5 million for the fiscal year 2023 through direct prospecting. His focus on outbound activities includes conducting over 100 outreach efforts weekly.
Previous Experience at VergeSense
Prior to his current role, Ignat worked at VergeSense as a Senior Business Development Representative from 2021 to 2022. He also briefly served as the BDR Team Lead for three months in 2022. His tenure at VergeSense reflects a progression in responsibilities, culminating in his promotion to Enterprise Account Executive.
Background in Demand Generation
Ignat's career includes experience as a Demand Generation Representative at Backbase from 2015 to 2016. He also held the position of Business Development Executive for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region at Backbase from 2016 to 2017. These roles contributed to his foundational skills in business development and demand generation.
Experience at five°degrees
Ignat worked at five°degrees from 2017 to 2020, where he held two positions: Business Development Manager and Marketplace/Partner Manager. His experience at five°degrees enhanced his expertise in business development and partnership management within the financial technology sector.
Education and Qualifications
Ignat Goossens earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting and Finance from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in financial principles and business management.