Bob Purtle
About Bob Purtle
Bob Purtle is a Strategic Account Executive currently working at Chronosphere. He has over a decade of experience in sales and account management, with previous roles at companies such as Datadog, InfluxData, and IBM.
Work at Chronosphere
Bob Purtle currently serves as a Strategic Account Executive at Chronosphere. He has been in this role since 2024 and operates remotely from Andover, Massachusetts. In this position, he focuses on managing strategic accounts and fostering client relationships to drive business growth.
Previous Employment History
Bob Purtle has a diverse work history in sales and account management. He worked at Bullhorn as a Business Development Representative from 2008 to 2009. He then joined IBM, where he held multiple roles including Business Development Representative, Account Executive, and Enterprise Account Executive from 2010 to 2013. Following IBM, he spent five years at Datadog as a Senior Account Executive from 2013 to 2018. He later worked at InfluxData as an Enterprise Account Executive from 2018 to 2020 and at BigPanda in various roles, including Regional Sales Director and Senior Regional Sales Director, from 2020 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Bob Purtle studied Sports Management at Dean College, where he earned an Associate of Science degree from 2002 to 2004. He furthered his education at Sacred Heart University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from 2004 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in account management and business development within the technology and sports sectors.
Background in Sports Management
Before transitioning fully into sales and account management, Bob Purtle gained experience in the sports industry. He worked at Velocity Sports Performance as an Athlete Recruiter from 2006 to 2007 and later as a Community Relations Manager from 2007 to 2008. These roles provided him with insights into athlete recruitment and community engagement.