Cody Sunkel
About Cody Sunkel
Cody Sunkel serves as the Director of Partnerships at Zen Planner and Daxko, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in managing partnerships across various software brands and has held multiple roles at Zen Planner over the years.
Work at DAXKO
Cody Sunkel has been serving as the Director of Partnerships at Daxko since 2021. In this role, he leads partnership programs across various software brands, including Technology, Referral, Workout Program Marketplace, E-commerce Marketplace, and Strategic Partnerships. He oversees partnerships for a total of 10 gym and fitness software brands under Daxko, focusing on enhancing collaboration and driving business growth within the fitness industry.
Work at Zen Planner
Prior to his current role at Daxko, Cody Sunkel held several positions at Zen Planner. He worked as the Senior Manager of Outbound Sales for one year from 2017 to 2018, before transitioning to the role of Director of Sales from 2018 to 2020. He also served as the Director of SMB Partnerships for seven months in 2021 and as the Partnerships Growth Manager for ten months from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Zen Planner contributed to his expertise in managing strategic partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Cody Sunkel studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Entrepreneurship from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in partnerships and business development within the software and fitness industries. He also has experience in managing strategic partnerships that involve e-commerce marketplaces.
Background
Cody Sunkel began his career in sales and business development, starting as a Sales Ops Intern at Zozi in 2012. He has held various roles in the fitness and technology sectors, including positions at Diablo CrossFit as a Gymnastics and Mobility Specialty Coach and at InsideView as a Content Analysis Intern. His diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to partnership management.