Blake Burton
About Blake Burton
Blake Burton is an Account Executive at Anaplan, specializing in Mid Enterprise sales. He has a background in economics and experience in sales development, having previously worked with C-Suite teams to drive digital transformation.
Current Role at Anaplan
Blake Burton currently serves as an Account Executive for Mid Enterprise at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages complex sales cycles across various industries, focusing on Anaplan's comprehensive portfolio of planning and forecasting solutions. He works collaboratively with implementation partners to accelerate the sales cycle, ensuring efficient processes and successful outcomes. Within the first nine months of his current role, he successfully closed three net new logos, demonstrating his ability to build relationships and drive sales from the ground up.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Before his current position, Blake Burton worked at Anaplan as an Enterprise Sales Development Representative from 2019 to 2022. During this three-year tenure, he developed skills in sales strategy and customer engagement. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his transition to Account Executive, where he now applies his knowledge to manage larger accounts and more complex sales processes.
Background in Athletics and Leadership
Blake Burton has a background in athletics, having served as a NCAA Scholarship Student Athlete for baseball at the University of Washington from 2015 to 2019. He was also a representative on the Washington Student Athlete Advisory Committee from 2016 to 2019. These experiences provided him with leadership skills and a strong understanding of teamwork, which he applies in his professional career.
Education and Academic Achievements
Blake Burton studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2015 to 2019. His academic background in economics equips him with analytical skills and a solid understanding of market dynamics, which are essential in his role in sales and business development.
Collaboration with C-Suite Teams
In his current role, Blake Burton directs and collaborates with C-Suite teams in Southern California, focusing on driving digital transformation for companies with revenues under $50 million. This aspect of his work involves understanding client needs and aligning Anaplan's solutions to meet those needs effectively.