Catherine Manton ☁
About Catherine Manton ☁
Catherine Manton is the Head of Corporate Account Management at Cision, with over 18 years of experience in sales and account management and more than 10 years in people management.
Head of Corporate Account Management at Cision
Catherine Manton currently holds the position of Head of Corporate Account Management at Cision. Her role involves overseeing the management of corporate accounts, building strong relationships with clients, and ensuring the efficient renewal, upgrade, and negotiation of contracts. Catherine adopts a consultative approach to better understand clients' specific needs and to propose suitable solutions and products.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current position, Catherine Manton was employed at Cision as an Account Director - Premium Team from 2016 to 2019. Her extensive experience also includes working at CEB as a Senior Account Manager from 2011 to 2015, and at Mintel where she held roles such as Sales Director (2009 to 2011) and Head of Industry Sales Director (2008 to 2009). Earlier in her career, she worked at Masterfile as Sales Manager and at Getty Images, London in roles such as Sales Team Leader and Account Executive.
Educational Background in Fine Art
Catherine Manton has a rich educational background in fine art. She earned her Master's degree (MA) from the Royal College of Art between 1997 and 1999. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor’s degree (BA Honours) in Fine Art at Wimbledon School of Art between 1994 and 1997. This strong foundation in art has likely contributed to her ability to work with media and creative industries effectively.
Extensive Sales and Account Management Experience
Catherine Manton boasts over 18 years of experience in sales and account management, with a focus on various industries including media, creative, technology, retail, food and drink, financial services, and government bodies. She specializes in building robust client relationships and has a track record of successfully renewing, upgrading, and negotiating contracts. She regularly engages in consultative selling to meet client needs effectively.
People Management and Team Development Skills
With more than ten years of experience in people management, Catherine Manton excels in coaching and managing teams to achieve their targets. She conducts one-on-one sessions, offers team training, and implements performance management programs. Catherine also has experience in hiring for diverse roles, ensuring that both individual and team performance aligns with organizational goals. Additionally, she handles reporting and forecasting responsibilities internally.