Michael Starr
About Michael Starr
Michael Starr serves as the Senior Sales Director at Ciklum in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he has worked since 2013. He has a strong background in sales management, negotiations, and maintaining strategic customer relationships across the Hi-tech, Telecom, and Financial sectors.
Work at Ciklum
Michael Starr has served as Senior Sales Director at Ciklum since 2013. Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, he has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and managing key client relationships. He focuses on large-scale agreements and commercial negotiations, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector.
Previous Experience
Before joining Ciklum, Michael held the position of Senior Sales Manager at Ngsoft Ltd. from 2009 to 2013. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales initiatives and managing client accounts. Prior to that, he worked as an Account Manager in the High-tech Sector at Glasshouse Technologies for one year, from 2006 to 2007, where he developed skills in client management and sales strategy.
Education and Expertise
Michael Starr studied at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from 2002 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in sales and management, particularly in the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Sales Achievements
Michael has a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and retaining strategic customers throughout his career. His extensive experience includes conducting long-term complex software sales to enterprise customers. He has developed a strong network of CXO level business contacts in the Hi-tech, Telecom, and Financial markets, which enhances his effectiveness in sales negotiations.