Kevin Piket
About Kevin Piket
Kevin Piket serves as the Business Development Team Lead at Ascend Technologies, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies over the years.
Current Role at Ascend Technologies
Kevin Piket serves as the Business Development Team Lead at Ascend Technologies, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of four Business Development Executives, focusing on coaching, mentoring, and leadership. His responsibilities include developing business strategies and fostering relationships to drive growth within the organization. Piket also holds the title of Business Development Executive at Ascend Technologies, which he has maintained since 2020.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Prior to his current role, Kevin Piket held various positions in sales and marketing across multiple organizations. He served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Blue Star Technology for 11 months in 2017-2018. He was the National Sales Director at CoverMyMeds from 2015 to 2016. Piket also worked as Director of Sales & Marketing at J Rudny, LLC from 2008 to 2010 and held several roles at Access One, Inc., including Senior Account Executive and Direct Sales Manager.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Kevin Piket earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Leadership from Aurora University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Speech Communication from Eastern Illinois University. Piket completed his high school education at Naperville Central High School, where he achieved his diploma. Additionally, he has a Senior Account Executive Certification from Sales Assembly, a recognized organization in sales training and development.
Advocacy for Servant Leadership
Kevin Piket advocates for servant leadership, emphasizing the importance of excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship building in his professional approach. This leadership style reflects his commitment to fostering a supportive and productive work environment for his team members at Ascend Technologies.
Achievements in Sales Performance
In 2023, Kevin Piket achieved significant sales performance metrics, reaching 99% of his team quota. He generated $222.3k in monthly recurring revenue and a total contract value of $7.1 million. His efforts also led to additional sales of $286.9k in IT project work and $421.7k in product revenue, showcasing his effectiveness in driving business results.