Doug Young
About Doug Young
Doug Young is the Senior Sales Director for Strategic Accounts at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in procurement, supply chain management, and cloud technology sales.
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Doug Young is the Senior Sales Director for Strategic Accounts at Coupa Software. He has held this position since 2016 and works in the Greater Detroit Area.
Professional Experience
Doug Young has extensive experience in the field of strategic sales and account management. Before joining Coupa Software in 2016, he served as a Senior Strategic Account Executive at Salesforce.com from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he worked as a Global Account Executive at SAP America from 2005 to 2013. Doug's career also includes roles such as Client Executive at i2 from 2000 to 2005, and Materials and System Launch Manager at Ford Union Belarus- Assembly Plant from 1997 to 1998. He started his career as a Supply Chain Process Leadership Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he spent ten years from 1990 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Doug Young holds two Bachelors Degrees. He earned a BA in Materials & Logistics Management (SCM) from Michigan State University and a BA in Business Management with a focus on Logistics & SCM from Wayne State University. His areas of expertise include AI/ML, cloud platforms, procurement, and supply chain management, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Strategic Sales Experience
Doug Young has a strong background in cloud technology sales, including platforms such as Ariba and Success Factors. His experience extends to analytics and supplier relationship management (SRM) within large enterprises. Doug also has a comprehensive understanding of AP automation and expense management solutions, making him a valuable asset in strategic sales roles.
Industry Specialization
Doug possesses specialized knowledge in procurement and supply chain management, particularly within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. His wealth of experience in these industries allows him to provide strategic insights and effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of his clients.