Douglas Savino

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Senior Director, Business Development & Partnerships at Skai

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Douglas Savino is the Senior Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Skai, where he focuses on growing the companys partner ecosystem. His expertise is rooted in building strategic partnerships that drive results, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Josephs University and a certification as a Bing Ads Accredited Professional.

His team at Skai was recently recognized as the "Retail Team of the Year" by the Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Partnerships
His entire career progression at Skai revolves around building and managing business development and strategic partnerships.
Retail Media
He is actively hiring for roles that manage strategic partnerships specifically within the Retail Media and Commerce ecosystems.
Microsoft Advertising
He recently shared his team's recognition as "Retail Team of the Year" by the Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards.

Media Appearances

Douglas has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Senior Director, Business Development & Partnerships at Skai
3-2024 - 5-2025
Director, Business Development & Partnerships at Skai
2-2022 - 3-2024
Senior Manager, Business Development at Skai
1-2016 - 8-2017
Sr. Associate, Learning & Development at iProspect
7-2013 - 12-2015
Associate Manager, Training Specialist at 1800flowers.com

Education

2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Douglas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Douglas is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Douglas

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Douglas move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Douglas take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Douglas

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