
Full-Cycle Sales Professional | 2.8m closed
Former Ncaa Athlete
Cade Horton
Scottsdale, AZ · Open to Relocation
I am looking for a high-performance sales environment where I can learn fast, compete every day, and build a long term career. I want to be surrounded by people who hold themselves to a high standard and a company where results determine the ceiling.

Account Executive II
June 2025 – February 2026
NerdWallet’s SMB lending marketplace connects business owners with capital across 30+ competing lenders. As an AE I owned the full cycle — prospecting, qualification, underwriting navigation, negotiation, and close.
- $2.78M closed across 35 transactions
- $184K in revenue generated
- Average funded deal size: $79K | Largest deal: ~$300K+
- Ranked #1 in prospect connects in my final full month; Maintained top 10% in Connects organization-wide throughout tenure
- Call recordings selected by management for floor-wide training on assumptive language and conversion technique

CloseGPT (AI Startup)
Founding SaLES EXECUTIVE
September 2024 – February 2025
CloseGPT is an early-stage AI startup helping SMB owners automate their sales process through AI agents and workflow tools. I was the company’s first and only sales hire.
- Closed 28 accounts in the first month without formal training, a playbook, or precedent
- Built the full sales process from scratch — scripts, demo framework, and onboarding documentation for incoming hires
- Served as sole liaison between clients and an international development team. Managed post-sale delivery, support escalations, and upsell opportunities
- Managed a 1,000+ member Facebook community — moderation, client education, promotional content, and brand engagement

East Coast Sports Investors (ECSI)
Social Media Manager
June 2023 – May 2024
ECSI is a sports betting consultancy delivering curated picks, analysis, and education to subscribers across all major sports. As Social Media Manager, I owned the brand’s entire digital presence — content, community, and distribution.
- Served as sole liaison between clients and an international development team. Managed post-sale delivery, support escalations, and upsell opportunities
- Drove +527% increase in accounts reached and +965% increase in engagement within first 30 days
- Managed a team of interns — assigned roles, coordinated workflows, and developed an onboarding guide
- Balanced full responsibilities alongside college football, academics, and an internship
CreditReady (AI/Fintech Startup)
Sales and Marketing Intern
April 2023 – September 2023 | Scottsdale, AZ (Remote)
- Supported pre-launch go-to-market strategy at an early-stage AI fintech startup
- Collaborated with team members across multiple time zones in a fully remote environment


NCAA Dean’s List student-athlete
In 2020, I moved from Scottsdale, Arizona to Manchester, New Hampshire to play college football. I graduated with a B.A. in Marketing as a four-year starter and Dean’s List student, with a deep understanding of what it means to prepare, perform, and compete.
Balancing athletics, academics, internships, and more wasn’t easy, but it serves as the foundation of who I am today. I’m coachable, I love to compete, and I expect to win.
Letter of recommendation from Head Coach Joseph Adam III below.
“To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Cade Horton, who has served as a four-year student athlete under my supervision at Saint Anselm College.
Cade has consistently demonstrated an exceptional work ethic throughout his tenure as a Hawk. His dedication to the sport and tireless commitment to the development of his skills have contributed to the success of our football program.
Cade’s work ethic extends beyond the field, as he consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the growth and well-being of his fellow teammates.
One of Cade’s standout qualities is his unwavering trustworthiness. He is a man of integrity, and his actions consistently align with his principles. His leadership has fostered a culture of transparency, accountability, and mutual respect within the team. His commitment to ethical conduct sets a positive example for all members of our athletic community.
In addition to his achievements on the field, I would like to highlight Cade Horton’s commitment to academic excellence. He understands the importance of balancing sports with academics, and he has done that in this rigorous academic environment.
Cade’s ability to inspire and motivate his team, coupled with his dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity and academic excellence, makes him an outstanding candidate for any future program.
I am confident that his knowledge will not only contribute to the success of the program but also positively impact the lives of the rest of the team around him.”

Joseph Adam III
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Head Football Coach, Saint Anselm College

