Mark Brooks
About Mark Brooks
Mark Brooks serves as the SDR Team Lead for EMEA at ControlUp, having previously held various roles in sales and business development across multiple companies. He has a background in illustration and design, holding a BA (Hons) from the University of Sunderland.
Current Role at ControlUp
Mark Brooks serves as the SDR Team Lead for the EMEA region at ControlUp, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for leading the sales development team, focusing on driving growth and enhancing sales strategies within the EMEA market. Prior to this leadership role, he worked as a Sales Development Representative at ControlUp from 2022 to 2024, where he contributed to the company's sales efforts in a remote work environment.
Previous Experience at Datel
Before joining ControlUp, Mark Brooks worked at Datel for 11 years, from 2010 to 2021. He held the position of Sage Business Consultant and Internal Business Coach, focusing on sales development representative training and coaching. His extensive experience at Datel provided him with a strong foundation in business consulting and sales strategies, which he has applied in subsequent roles.
Professional Background in Sales Development
Mark has a diverse background in sales development, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Telemarketing Team Leader and New Business Sales representative at Inclarity from 2008 to 2010. He then transitioned to VantagePoint, where he served as a Business Development Representative for seven months in 2021 and later as BDR Manager from 2021 to 2022. This progression reflects his growing expertise in sales and team leadership.
Educational Background
Mark Brooks has pursued education at several institutions. He studied at Wade Deacon High School and later attended Cronton Sixth Form College since 1995. He also studied at the University of Sunderland, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Illustration and Design, specializing in Environmental Illustration from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he has been studying at Warrington Collegiate Institute since 1996.