Claire Bender
About Claire Bender
Claire Bender is the Regional Vice President of Customer Growth West at Coupa Software, with a career spanning roles at Oracle and Gainor Staffing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy from Penn State University.
Company
Claire Bender is currently working at Coupa Software, a company known for its comprehensive Business Spend Management (BSM) platform. Coupa Software provides organizations with visibility and control over how they spend money, optimizing procurement, invoicing, expenses, and payments. Claire plays a significant role in driving customer growth and satisfaction in her regional leadership position.
Title
Claire Bender holds the title of Regional Vice President, Customer Growth West at Coupa Software. She began this role in 2023. In this capacity, she is responsible for managing and expanding the company's customer base in the western region of the United States, ensuring that clients derive maximum value from their investments in Coupa’s solutions.
Previous Roles at Coupa Software
Before her current role, Claire Bender served as Mid-Market Account Director for 6 months in 2023 and as Corporate Account Executive from 2021 to 2023 for 2 years. These roles involved managing key accounts, driving sales initiatives, and fostering strong client relationships to strategically grow Coupa Software's market influence in the New York, New York region.
Career Background
Prior to joining Coupa Software, Claire Bender worked at Oracle, where she held positions such as Application Sales Manager - CX for 4 months in 2021, Account Executive - CX Applications from 2020 to 2021 for 1 year, and Customer Experience Applications Consultant from 2019 to 2020 for 1 year in Greater Boston Area. Claire's career also includes a role as Sales Consultant at Gainor Staffing from 2017 to 2019 for 2 years in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Claire Bender studied at Penn State University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Philosophy. Additionally, she attended Chaminade College Prep. Her educational background has provided her with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, which have been essential in her various roles in sales, customer experience, and account management.