Chris Watkins
About Chris Watkins
Chris Watkins is a Senior Sales Executive with extensive experience in sales and business development, particularly in optimizing travel and expense programs. He has held various roles at companies such as Zscaler, SAP Concur, and Emburse, and holds an MBA from Capital University.
Current Role at Emburse
Chris Watkins serves as a Senior Sales Executive at Emburse, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on consulting businesses to optimize their travel and expense (T&E) and accounts payable (AP) programs. He operates within the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, leveraging his extensive experience in sales to help clients achieve their business objectives.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to joining Emburse, Chris Watkins held various positions in sales management. He worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Zscaler from 2019 to 2021, where he was responsible for sales strategies in the Columbus, Ohio Area. He also served as an Enterprise Sales Executive at SAP Concur from 2016 to 2019 and as an Account Executive from 2012 to 2015, contributing to the company's growth in the sector.
Educational Background
Chris Watkins studied at Capital University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Business Administration and Management. He also attended The Ohio State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and business development.
Sales and Business Development Expertise
Chris Watkins specializes in consulting businesses on optimizing their travel and expense (T&E) and accounts payable (AP) programs. He focuses on identifying areas for spend optimization to achieve cost savings and process improvements. His strong track record includes helping clients reach their business goals through industry best practices.
Career History Overview
Throughout his career, Chris Watkins has accumulated extensive experience in sales and business development. He worked at Checkfree Corp as a Senior Account Representative from 2005 to 2011 and at Standard Register as a Strategic Account Manager from 1998 to 2004. He also spent time at CentraComm as a Sales and Business Development Executive for Emerging Technologies from 2021 to 2022.