Jarkko Kerkola
About Jarkko Kerkola
Jarkko Kerkola is a Sr. Account Executive and Sales Director at Coupa Software, specializing in procurement excellence and digital transformation.
Current Position at Coupa Software
Jarkko Kerkola currently holds the position of Sr. Account Executive | Sales Director, Mid-Market, EMEA Central at Coupa Software. He has been with the company since 2022, operating from Lower Saxony, Germany. His role involves managing sales strategies and account executive responsibilities targeted at the mid-market sector within the EMEA Central region.
Career at Sievo
Before joining Coupa Software, Jarkko Kerkola served as the Head of Sales & Business Development at Sievo from 2021 to 2022. In this role, based in Helsinki, he focused on driving the company’s sales and business development initiatives.
Role at Sanoma Media Finland
Jarkko Kerkola served as Head of Sales, Regional Media, B2B at Sanoma Media Finland from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he was responsible for spearheading sales strategies for regional media and B2B segments, contributing effectively over the course of one year.
Experience as CEO at Madtrix
From 2018 to 2019, Jarkko Kerkola served as the CEO of Madtrix in the Helsinki Area, Finland. As the CEO, he played a crucial role in overseeing company operations and driving strategic growth initiatives.
Extensive Tenure at OpusCapita
Jarkko Kerkola had a diverse career at OpusCapita, holding multiple key roles over nearly a decade. His positions included Director Business Development | Site Manager (finland), Head of Sales for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Presales Director for DACH, Global Business Manager for Cloud Operations and Channels, Sales Director (Finland), Sales Team Manager (Finland), and Account Manager (Finland). His tenure spanned from 2007 to 2018, during which he focused on business development, sales strategies, and managing various regional operations.
Early Career at X-Partner Tampere Oy, XEROX
At the beginning of his career, Jarkko Kerkola served as a Sales Manager at X-Partner Tampere Oy, XEROX from 2004 to 2007. He developed his foundational sales management skills during this three-year period.
Educational Background at University of Tampere
Jarkko Kerkola pursued his academic career at the University of Tampere, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. He earned a Master’s Degree in Finance & Accounting and eBusiness, laying the groundwork for his expertise in these areas.
Focus on Procurement Excellence and Digital Transformation
Jarkko Kerkola has a strong focus on helping companies achieve procurement excellence through digital transformation and process automation. He specializes in turning data into actionable insights for business transformation and has been involved in numerous transformation projects with global companies, emphasizing strategic sourcing and procurement.
Expertise in Procure-to-Pay Processes
With extensive experience in Procure-to-Pay processes, Jarkko Kerkola also specializes in scaling growth within organizations. He is passionate about data-driven sustainable procurement, leveraging his deep understanding of procurement and strategic sourcing.