Nicholas Mercer
About Nicholas Mercer
Nicholas Mercer is the Senior Director of Sales for the Americas at Backlight, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in sales and account management, with previous roles at companies such as Brightcove, Parsely, and ftrack.
Work at Backlight
Nicholas Mercer serves as the Senior Director of Sales for the Americas at Backlight. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Portland, Maine. In his position, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and operations across the Americas, focusing on driving growth and expanding market presence.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Mercer studied Anthropology at Connecticut College from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a unique perspective on cultural dynamics, which can be beneficial in sales and client relations. His expertise spans various roles in sales and account management within the technology and media sectors.
Previous Experience at Brightcove
Before joining Backlight, Nicholas Mercer held multiple positions at Brightcove. He worked as the Sales Director for Media in 2021 for seven months in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. He also served as Partner Director for Media from 2021 to 2022 for six months in Portland, Maine. His roles involved managing sales teams and developing partnerships within the media industry.
Career at Parsely, Inc.
Nicholas Mercer worked at Parsely, Inc. as a Senior Account Executive from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He also held the position of Account Executive at Parsely from 2014 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. His tenure at Parsely involved managing client accounts and driving revenue growth.
Sales Leadership Roles
Nicholas Mercer has held several leadership roles in sales throughout his career. He was the Head of Sales for the Americas at ftrack from 2022 to 2023 in Portland, Maine. Additionally, he served as Senior Director of Sales at Postie for six months in 2019 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. His experience includes managing sales teams and developing strategic initiatives.