Rick Filippo
About Rick Filippo
Rick Filippo is the Director of Channels and Alliances at Ascend Technologies, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales management across various technology companies and has built a strong network of clients in multiple industries.
Work at Ascend Technologies
Rick Filippo currently serves as the Director of Channels and Alliances at Ascend Technologies, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on building and managing strategic partnerships to enhance the company's channel sales initiatives. His responsibilities include developing alliances that drive revenue growth and expand market reach. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he leverages his extensive experience in sales and partnership management to achieve organizational objectives.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current role, Rick Filippo held various positions in sales management across multiple organizations. He worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Blue Sentry for eight months in 2020 and 2021. He also served as a Regional Sales Manager at Violin Memory from 2012 to 2013. His tenure at Security Innovation as Business Development Director lasted three years, from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Senior Account Manager at Presidio Networked Solutions for 11 months in 2011 and 2012, and at Verizon Business for one year in 2008 and 2009.
Education and Expertise
Rick Filippo earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the University of Saint Francis. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and business development. He possesses deep technical expertise in customer relationship management (CRM) and sales pipeline development, which are critical for his roles in sales management.
Industry Certifications
Rick Filippo holds multiple certifications from leading technology companies, which enhance his professional qualifications. His certifications include credentials from Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, GitLab, EMC, VMware, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, and Violin Memory. These certifications reflect his commitment to staying updated with industry standards and advancing his technical skills.
Client Network and Sales Approach
Rick Filippo has developed a solid network of clients across various industries, including financial services, banking, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. He utilizes a consultative, outcome-based sales approach to exceed revenue goals and expand strategic relationships with end users and channel partners. His ability to grow sales consistently has led to recognition for meeting or exceeding established goals and objectives.