Richard Raphael
About Richard Raphael
Richard Raphael is an Enterprise Account Executive with a background in music composition and performance from UCLA. He has held various leadership roles in sales and account management across multiple companies, including Salesforce and Bluecore, where he has successfully secured significant deals and driven revenue growth.
Work at Bluecore
Richard Raphael serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Bluecore, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves engaging with enterprise clients and leveraging Bluecore's platform to enhance customer engagement and drive sales. He operates remotely from Menlo Park, California.
Education and Expertise
Richard Raphael earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition and Performance from UCLA. His educational background complements his extensive experience in sales, marketing, and account management across various industries, including retail and technology.
Background
Richard has a diverse professional background, having held various sales and leadership roles in multiple organizations. He worked at Sponsorwise as Vice President of Sales from 2001 to 2008, where he significantly increased annual revenues. He has also held positions at Extole, Salesforce, UNiDAYS, and Dynamic Signal, focusing on enterprise sales and client engagement.
Achievements
During his tenure at Salesforce, Richard closed a notable 5-year deal worth $3,650,000 with 7-Eleven. He also facilitated major deals with companies like Cox Enterprises and Coca-Cola Enterprises at Dynamic Signal. His efforts at Extole helped brands such as Walgreens and Intuit enhance their customer acquisition strategies.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to his current role, Richard held several key positions, including Director of Enterprise Sales at Extole and Sr. Account Executive at Salesforce. He has developed multi-channel mobile engagement activations for brands like Nike and Coca-Cola while at Mozes, demonstrating his capability in driving marketing initiatives.