Alex Batson
About Alex Batson
Alex Batson is a seasoned sales professional currently serving as the West Region Enterprise Sales representative at Benefitfocus. With a strong educational background and extensive experience in sales, he specializes in providing consultative solutions to large-market employers in the Western US region.
Work at Benefitfocus
Alex Batson has been serving as the West Region Enterprise Sales representative at Benefitfocus since 2021. In this role, he leads sales and new business development efforts for large-market employers in the Western United States. His responsibilities include providing consultative solutions to employer, broker, carrier, and vendor partners, with a focus on delivering high-quality service and benefits experiences.
Education and Expertise
Alex Batson studied at Kennesaw State University, where he participated in the National Collegiate Sales Competition as a student competitor. He also attended Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business, where he served as President of the Sales and Business Marketing Association. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Western Michigan University, with studies in Finance, Sales and Marketing, and Business Management. Additionally, he studied Global Negotiation and Business Culture at Paderborn University.
Background
Before joining Benefitfocus, Alex Batson held various positions in sales and consulting. He worked as an Enterprise Sales Executive at Alight Solutions, focusing on HR BPO Solutions from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Benefits Consultant at Hodges-Mace, LLC during the same period. His earlier experience includes roles as an Insurance Producer at Northwestern Mutual and as a Senior Sales Consultant at Unum.
Achievements
Alex Batson is recognized as a proud alumnus of the #1 sales program in the United States, reflecting his strong foundation in sales education. He possesses a diverse industry expertise that spans consulting, employee benefits, SaaS, and business process outsourcing. His extensive professional network includes benefit consultants, brokers, carrier partners, technology vendors, insurance professionals, and corporate HR executives.