Rebecca Shaffer
About Rebecca Shaffer
Rebecca Shaffer is a business development and account management professional with extensive experience in sales across various sectors, including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS. She currently works at DataBank, Ltd. in San Diego and has held positions at notable companies such as Cengage Learning, Google Fiber Webpass, and NFINIT.
Current Role at DataBank
Rebecca Shaffer currently holds the position of Business Development | Account Management at DataBank, Ltd. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing business strategies and managing client accounts to enhance company growth. Her work is based in San Diego, California, where she applies her extensive experience in sales and account management to drive results.
Previous Experience in Sales
Rebecca Shaffer has a diverse background in sales, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She served as a Field Sales Representative at Thomson Learning from 2005 to 2007 and at Cengage Learning from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Account Executive at Google Fiber Webpass for nine months in 2013-2014 and at WiLine Networks from 2014 to 2015.
Business Development Expertise
Rebecca has significant expertise in business development, having worked as a Business Development Manager at NFINIT from 2015 to 2021. Her approach emphasizes customer-focused strategic account management, aimed at maximizing profitability while minimizing costs. She has a strong command of sales management and development across various market segments, including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS.
Educational Background
Rebecca Shaffer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Business Management from the University of San Diego. She attended the university from 2000 to 2004, acquiring foundational knowledge that supports her career in business development and account management.
Early Career and Nonprofit Work
In the early stages of her career, Rebecca worked as a New Sponsorship/Lead Gala Coordinator for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in 2007-2008. This role involved coordinating sponsorships and leading gala events, contributing to her skills in relationship management and event planning.