Charz Kelso

Visionary Enterprise Sales Director & AI Strategist

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About

Visionary Enterprise Sales Director and AI Strategist with over a decade of leadership in Asia, driving transformative growth and unlocking new revenue streams for global enterprises. As Enterprise Sales Lead at Dentsu Vietnam, I spearhead B2B sales and AI-driven solutions, leveraging expertise in market feasibility, strategic partnerships, and C-suite advisory to deliver measurable impact. Renowned for intercultural competence and innovative solutions, I am a trusted leader in digital transformation and enterprise sales, empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth.

Work Experience

Enterprise Sales Lead

Dentsu

Nov 2024 - Present

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VN

Leading sales initiatives for medium and large enterprises, driving business growth through tailored AI and digital solutions.

  • Spearheaded sales initiatives for medium-to-large enterprises, driving substantial business growth through tailored AI and digital solutions.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with technical and vertical teams, optimizing core offerings and aligning with Dentsu's global sales processes.
  • Cultivated and managed a high-quality enterprise sales pipeline, leveraging extensive network and expertise to deliver client-centric solutions.
  • Oversaw global enterprise sales, implementing data-driven customer experience solutions that significantly enhanced client satisfaction and revenue growth.
  • Developed strategic relationships with key clients, ensuring solution alignment with their business objectives and driving measurable impact.

Vice President of International Business Development

VNG Corporation

Feb 2021 - Sep 2024

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VN

Developed and executed strategies to penetrate new international markets, reducing B2B sales cycles and enhancing business processes.

  • Strategized and executed market penetration for new international markets, significantly reducing B2B sales cycles through optimized processes.
  • Conducted in-depth market research, providing critical insights that informed strategic decision-making and enhanced business processes.
  • Led high-performing teams in integrating digital technologies, boosting operational efficiency across key functions.

Vice President of Business Strategy

The Kho Group

Dec 2014 - Nov 2021

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VN

Directed project management, marketing, and leadership for large teams, boosting profitability and stability through strategic decisions.

  • Directed comprehensive project management, marketing, and leadership for 108-member teams, significantly boosting profitability and enhancing operational stability.
  • Made strategic decisions informed by comprehensive performance analyses, resulting in increased profit margins and improved financial outcomes.
  • Represented The Kho Group on international media platforms, elevating brand visibility and consistently exceeding performance expectations.

Head Sales and Marketing (VIP clients)

Donnelly Hospitality Management

Jan 2004 - Mar 2013

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VN

Developed and executed marketing and VIP relations strategies to attract and retain high-value clients, enhancing loyalty.

  • Developed and executed innovative marketing and VIP relations strategies that successfully attracted and retained high-value clients.
  • Implemented premium service initiatives and targeted networking programs, significantly enhancing client loyalty and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Managed a portfolio of VIP clients, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores and driving repeat business through personalized engagement.

Education

Business Administration and International Marketing

Queen's University

N/A, N/A, Canada

Technology Entrepreneurship

Stanford University

Jan 2015 - May 2015

N/A, N/A, N/A

Certificates

Business Development: Strategic Planning

Online Course

Large Language Models (LLMs) Business Use Cases and Impact

Online Course

The New Age of Risk Management Strategy for Business

Online Course

Embracing Risk and Learning from Setbacks with AI Projects

Online Course

Enterprise Project Management

Online Course

Skills

Enterprise Sales Leadership

  • Enterprise Sales
  • Sales Strategy
  • B2B Sales
  • Global Sales
  • Client-Centric Solutions
  • Pipeline Management

AI & Prompt Engineering

  • AI-Driven Solutions
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • AI Project Implementation

Strategic Partnerships

  • Strategic Alliances
  • Key Client Relationships
  • Business Development
  • Market Penetration
  • C-suite Advisory

Digital Transformation

  • Digital Solutions
  • Operational Optimization
  • Technology Integration

Project Management

  • Project Direction
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Performance Analysis

Team Leadership

  • High-Performing Teams
  • Team Management
  • Mentorship

Market Research & Analysis

  • Market Feasibility
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Strategic Decision-Making

Financial Management

  • Profitability Enhancement
  • Revenue Growth
  • Cost Optimization

Intercultural Competence

  • Global Market Understanding
  • Cross-Cultural Communication