Andrew Apel
About Andrew Apel
Andrew Apel is a Senior Account Executive at Cision in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in finance and sales, and a history of exceeding sales quotas.
Current Role at Cision
Andrew Apel holds the position of Senior Account Executive at Cision, based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he works directly with PR and communications professionals to implement comprehensive communication solutions. During his first four quarters, he led the organization in self-sourced opportunities and revenue. Andrew has consistently closed over $125k in new business each quarter.
Past Experience at DocuSign
Before joining Cision, Andrew Apel worked at DocuSign as an Account Executive. He spent two years in this role from 2021 to 2023, working in Chicago, Illinois. His responsibilities involved connecting businesses with DocuSign's e-signature solution, thus enabling seamless digital transactions.
Professional Background
Andrew Apel has a diverse professional background. Prior to his current role, he worked in various capacities including as a Senior Sales Representative at YCharts for 10 months, an Analyst at Tegus for 9 months, and an Account Executive at XPO Logistics, Inc. for 9 months. His early career included roles at Merrill Lynch, where he served as a Client Associate, Seasonal Client Associate, and Financial Planning Intern between 2016 and 2019.
Education and Academic Background
Andrew Apel studied Finance and Financial Management Services at Illinois Wesleyan University, where he completed his degree over four years (2014-2018). Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Buffalo Grove High School, where he studied a variety of subjects including Literature, Math, Sciences, Social Sciences, Accounting, and Economics from 2010 to 2014.
Sales Achievements
Andrew Apel has achieved significant sales milestones in his career. At Cision, he achieved 160% of his monthly quota in August 2023, earning the title of Sales Floor Champion. He continued to demonstrate his sales prowess by achieving 145% of his monthly quota in November 2023. These accomplishments highlight his strong performance and dedication.