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Jeff Tripp

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Seasoned Channel Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director Channels, Americas

Skyhigh Security
San Jose, CA
07.2022 - Current

Develop and execute a channel sales strategy for Skyhigh Security's SSE portfolio. Direct sales efforts to drive partner revenue growth, aligned with Skyhigh's business objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to elevate collaboration and loyalty.

  • Grew channel revenue from $30M in 2021 to a forecasted $95M in 2024.
  • Built a team of seven Channel Managers across the US, Canada, and LATAM since 2022: recruit, hire, onboard, and train.
  • Co-authored and launched a new Partner Program to attract high-performing Distribution, Alliance, and Resale partners.

Director North America Channels, Networking

Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX
11.2018 - 07.2022

Identified new partnership opportunities aligning with Dell's strategy for entry into emerging markets. Negotiated and secured strategic partnerships to enhance Dell's presence in the market.

  • Grew channel revenues by 31% over 3.5 years in the role, despite the economic headwinds of 2020 and 2021.
  • Established internal and external performance metrics to promote the continuous improvement of our Channel Managers, Partners, and Distributors.
  • Led cross-functional teams to promote and drive channel engagement across the entirety of the product portfolio.
  • Formed and sustained the strategic relationships with distribution, alliance, and resale partners resulting in consistent growth.

Regional Channel Director, West - Networking

Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX
07.2015 - 11.2018

Enterprise Sales Executive, Networking

Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX
04.2010 - 07.2015

Regional Sales Director, Southwest

Nexus IS (now Dimension Data)
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2003 - 03.2010

Sales Director, Western Region

Stevens Communications
Irvine, California
01.2000 - 02.2003

Senior Account Executive

AT&T / Lucent Technologies
Irvine, California
03.1993 - 12.1999

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University Fullerton
Fullerton
12-1992

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo
05-1990

Skills

  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Policy Implementation
  • Culture Transformation
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Data Analytics and Reporting

Timeline

Sr. Director Channels, Americas

Skyhigh Security
07.2022 - Current

Director North America Channels, Networking

Dell Technologies
11.2018 - 07.2022

Regional Channel Director, West - Networking

Dell Technologies
07.2015 - 11.2018

Enterprise Sales Executive, Networking

Dell Technologies
04.2010 - 07.2015

Regional Sales Director, Southwest

Nexus IS (now Dimension Data)
05.2003 - 03.2010

Sales Director, Western Region

Stevens Communications
01.2000 - 02.2003

Senior Account Executive

AT&T / Lucent Technologies
03.1993 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University Fullerton

Saddleback College
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