Philip Gaskin
About Philip Gaskin
Philip Gaskin serves as the Business Development Channel Manager for XMPie, overseeing operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East since 2013. With a background in various roles at Xerox and a degree in Computer Software Engineering, he actively engages in customer relations and industry events to promote XMPie solutions.
Work at XMPie
Philip Gaskin has served as the Business Development Channel Manager for the UK, Ireland, and Middle East regions at XMPie since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for managing key sales channels and driving indirect channel partners and resellers to promote XMPie solutions. He actively engages with potential customers at various levels, including board members, and presents at trade shows and industry events to enhance XMPie's market presence. His responsibilities also include managing customer escalations and resolving issues to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Xerox
Before joining XMPie, Philip Gaskin worked at Xerox for over 16 years in various roles. He began as a Customer Support Analyst and Team Leader from 1996 to 2001, followed by a position as Senior Pre-Sales Analyst and Team Leader from 2001 to 2006. He briefly served as a FreeFlow Brand Manager in 2006. His experience also includes working as a Product Support Analyst for XSOFT from 1994 to 1996. Throughout his tenure at Xerox, he developed skills in pre-sales analysis, team leadership, and customer support.
Education and Qualifications
Philip Gaskin studied Computer Software Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University, where he achieved a Higher National Diploma (HND) from 1989 to 1992. Prior to that, he attended Derby College of Further Education, obtaining an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Engineering Technology from 1986 to 1989. He also completed his secondary education at Lees Brook School from 1981 to 1986. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in business development and technical support.
Industry Engagement and Training
In his current role, Philip Gaskin actively participates in customer meetings and demonstrations, showcasing XMPie solutions to potential clients. He is also responsible for providing training to the technical pre-sales community, enhancing their skills in scoping and architecting XMPie solutions. His involvement in trade shows and industry events helps to promote awareness of XMPie and its offerings, contributing to the company's market penetration efforts.