John Connell
About John Connell
John Connell serves as the Director of Global Sales Enablement at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2018. His extensive career includes roles at IBM, Deloitte, and various other companies across the United States and Europe.
Current Role at Anaplan
John Connell serves as the Director of Global Sales Enablement at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's sales strategies and training initiatives. His role focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of the sales team and ensuring alignment with the company's objectives. Connell's experience in sales enablement allows him to implement best practices and drive performance across the organization.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining Anaplan, John Connell worked at IBM as a Senior Account Executive in Business Analytics from 2012 to 2018. During his six years in this role, he operated out of New York, New York. Connell was responsible for managing client relationships and driving sales growth within the business analytics sector, leveraging his expertise to meet client needs.
Career Background in Sales and Marketing
John Connell has a diverse background in sales and marketing, having held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked as the Director of Marketing and Sales at Ista North America for seven months in 2007. Prior to that, he served as a Principal Consultant and Strategic Accounts Executive at Voice Print International from 2004 to 2007. His experience also includes working as an Account Executive at Microstrategy from 2009 to 2011.
Academic Involvement
John Connell has experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Georgia State University from 1993 to 1997. In this role, he contributed to the educational development of students, sharing his industry knowledge and expertise in a classroom setting. His involvement in education reflects his commitment to fostering learning and professional growth.
Early Career at Deloitte and Verint
John Connell began his career in notable positions at Deloitte and Verint. He worked as a Communications Editor at Deloitte for one month in 1997. Later, he spent four years at Verint from 1998 to 2002, where he held multiple roles, including Global Sales Enablement Manager and Senior Consultant. These early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in sales and enablement.