About Scott
Scott Dabson
20 Years Experience
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Scott Dabson brings over 20 years of proven success in sales across diverse industries, including IT, industrial supply, everyday services, and advertising/marketing. His extensive experience spans both individual sales achievement and leadership roles, where he has developed and trained high-performing sales teams in classroom settings and through hands-on, in-field coaching.
Scott’s career also includes impactful work in educational funding and equity initiatives, where he leveraged relational sales strategies to build strong community partnerships and drive outreach programs. His experience in fundraising development further underscores his ability to create meaningful connections and deliver results in diverse environments.
Known for his ability to adapt and excel in varied markets, Scott combines strategic thinking with a people-first approach, making him a trusted advisor and mentor in the sales profession.
As part of the Contour Consulting team, Scott is focused on developing relationships and building business while being a true partner in the community.
Sales
Refining sales methods to attract, convert, and retain customers using strategy, relationship-building, and clear value communication to increase revenue, gross profit, improve closing rates, and drive sustainable growth.
Strategic Relationship Building
Leverages a people‑first, consultative approach to build strong, trust‑based relationships that strengthen partnerships, open new opportunities, and support long‑term organizational growth across varied markets and community environments.
Revenue & Pipeline Development
Develops and manages strong revenue pipelines by engaging prospects, aligning needs with solutions, and guiding teams toward effective execution, ensuring consistent performance and measurable growth across diverse industries.
Opportunity Identification
Combines market insight, hands‑on experience, and strategic analysis to identify new opportunities, expand organizational reach, and position teams for sustainable growth in competitive, rapidly evolving business landscapes.
Community Engagement
Community engagement involves building relationships, fostering collaboration, and connecting people with shared goals to strengthen partnerships, support business/organization initiatives, and create meaningful impact through trust, communication, and consistent outreach efforts.
Fundraising Development
Beyond asking for money, it focuses on building relationships, explaining impact clearly, and creating basic systems that help keep funding steady, reliable, and ongoing for the organization’s long‑term success.