Courtney Thornton
About Courtney Thornton
Courtney Thornton is the Director of Sales at Airbase, with extensive experience in sales development and management roles across multiple companies.
Current Position at Airbase
Courtney Thornton is currently serving as the Director of Sales at Airbase. In this role, she oversees the sales strategies and operations, ensuring that the company's sales objectives are met and exceeded. Her experience and leadership are pivotal in driving the sales team's performance and contributing to Airbase's growth in the financial technology sector.
Past Roles at Airbase
Before becoming the Director of Sales, Courtney Thornton held significant roles within Airbase. She was the Senior Sales Manager for a period of 7 months in 2023, and prior to that, she served as the Sales Manager from 2022 to 2023 for 8 months. These roles involved managing sales operations, developing strategic sales initiatives, and leading the sales team to achieve company targets.
Experience at Cision and TrendKite
Courtney Thornton has substantial experience in sales development from her time at Cision and TrendKite. At Cision, she was the Director of Sales Development in 2020 for 7 months and a Sales Development Manager from 2019 to 2020 for 1 year. Earlier, at TrendKite, she progressed from a Market Development Representative in 2017 to a Senior Market Development Representative, ultimately becoming a Sales Development Manager by 2018. Her career at TrendKite spanned from 2017 to 2019, during which she honed her skills in sales and market development.
Transition from Education to Sales
Courtney Thornton's career began in education, where she served as a Secondary Math Teacher at Klein ISD’s Klein Forest High School from 2014 to 2016. She transitioned from teaching math to pursuing a career in sales, leveraging her educational background and analytical skills in her new roles. Her journey from education to sales underscores her adaptability and commitment to professional growth.
Educational Background
Courtney Thornton attended Southwestern University, where she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Education and Mathematics from 2010 to 2014. She also studied at the Regents School of Austin. Her academic background in education and mathematics provided a strong foundation for her analytical approach and problem-solving skills, which have been integral to her success in sales management.