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James Sharkey

Fishers,IN

Summary

Results-driven Channel Sales Executive with over 20 years of experience in technology solution sales, consultative selling, and channel partner development. Expertise in identifying, qualifying, and enabling strategic channel partners, driving end-user engagement, and managing full solution sales cycles. Skilled in funnel development, aggressive prospecting, and leveraging industry-specific applications to meet and exceed quotas. Proven ability to deliver tailored solutions through collaboration with channel partners and internal teams. Recognized for building strong relationships, executing impactful training initiatives, and consistently exceeding sales targets. Experienced in utilizing CRM platforms like Salesforce and proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

ConvergeOne, Inc.
12.2022 - Current
  • Territory Account Executive Selling across the full scope of Equipment/SW/Managed Services portfolio
  • Sold to Major’s space 5,000 to 10,000 Employees All Verticals
  • Managed 100% in Q2 and Q3 of $300 - $400k GP

Account Executive – Healthcare Vertical

RingCentral
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed and managed the Central Region for Sales to Major Accounts (5000 – 10000 Employees) in the Healthcare Vertical with strong links to CRM like Salesforce, etc
  • Responsible for the Complex sales process to find, close, and manage Major Business Segment
  • Sales in 2022 exceeded $2.5 Million Quota for Medical Vertical
  • Customers include ATI Physical Therapy, OrthoIndy

Account Executive/Partner Enablement

Intermedia
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Executed on Territory plan to manage Direct Business and support Partners to learn and sell our products
  • Effectively managed and worked with Post Covid law firms to manage the heavy volume of litigation
  • Consistently over Quarterly Targets

Account Executive

Mitel Networks
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Helped customers transition to Cloud Services from long term Premise based Solutions
  • Facilitated Hybrid work environments to utilize sponsored Data Centers to manage Covid Workforces
  • Instructed how new networking could help grow Partner Business

Account Executive

Extreme Networks
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Territory AE focused specifically on Data Networking: SD-WAN, Wireless, Security, and Full Network Stack
  • Elevated partner Sales through Local Events, Trainings and Customer Meetings
  • Specialist in Engaging Partners and Customers

District Sales Manager

inContact, Inc.
11.2014 - 02.2017
  • Introduced the concept of UCaas/ CCaaS to customers in Indiana/Ohio Region
  • Constantly driving understanding of Data Center concept to Partners and Customers
  • Also how to utilize CRM’s Best like Salesforce, Dynamics
  • Presidents Club Winner with more than 100% on $100,000 MRR Quota

Account Executive

Carousel Industries
01.2007 - 09.2014
  • Central Region AE selling full portfolio of products including Voice, Data, Collaboration and Security
  • Sold first Hybrid DR solution to McDonald’s Corp for Carousel
  • Consistent Over-achiever and Presidents Club Winner at over 250% on $800,000 GP Target

Sr. Account Executive

Farmstead Telephone Group
12.1997 - 01.2007
  • Served as the Senior Account Executive responsible for helping customers expand their technological capabilities, designing, implementing, and maintaining Avaya Voice Solutions
  • Over Achiever and Presidents Club Winner Yearly exceeding $2 Million in sales

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Skills

  • Client relationship building
  • Account management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Pipeline management
  • Customer relations

Timeline

Account Executive

ConvergeOne, Inc.
12.2022 - Current

Account Executive – Healthcare Vertical

RingCentral
06.2021 - 09.2022

Account Executive/Partner Enablement

Intermedia
06.2020 - 06.2021

Account Executive

Mitel Networks
02.2019 - 04.2020

Account Executive

Extreme Networks
04.2017 - 03.2018

District Sales Manager

inContact, Inc.
11.2014 - 02.2017

Account Executive

Carousel Industries
01.2007 - 09.2014

Sr. Account Executive

Farmstead Telephone Group
12.1997 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Mercy College
James Sharkey