Neil Barton
About Neil Barton
Neil Barton is a Business Development Manager at Black Box with over 20 years of experience in consultative sales, focusing on virtualization, managed services, and cloud infrastructure. He has held various roles in notable companies, including TDM Group, Colt Technology Services, and Backbone Connect Ltd, demonstrating a strong combination of sales, technical skills, and commercial awareness.
Current Role at Black Box
Neil Barton serves as the Business Development Manager at Black Box, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Reading, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and enhancing customer relationships. His extensive experience in sales and technical knowledge supports his efforts in developing strategies that align with customer needs and market trends.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Black Box, Neil Barton held various positions in business development across multiple organizations. He worked at TDM Group as Account Director for Managed Services, Professional Services, IaaS, and Connectivity from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a Senior Sales Specialist at Colt Technology Services from 2011 to 2015, where he specialized in Managed Cloud and Channel Management. His career also includes roles at Backbone Connect Ltd and Advanced, contributing to his extensive background in sales and account management.
Sales Expertise and Industry Knowledge
Neil Barton has over 20 years of experience as a consultative sales specialist, focusing on virtualization, managed services, and cloud infrastructure. He possesses a strong combination of sales and technical skills, alongside man-management and commercial awareness. His track record includes selling Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), connectivity, professional services, hardware, and software. This diverse expertise allows him to effectively address the needs of clients across various verticals.
Educational Background
Neil Barton studied at The Skinners' School from 1980 to 1989. This foundational education provided him with the skills and knowledge that would support his future career in sales and business development within the technology sector.
Professional Qualifications
Neil holds VMWare VSP 5.5 and VTSP qualifications. These certifications reflect his commitment to professional development and his expertise in virtualization technologies, which are essential in his roles within the managed services and cloud infrastructure sectors.