★ Venus Bakhtiari
About ★ Venus Bakhtiari
Venus Bakhtiari serves as the Vice President of Sales at Escalon Services, Inc. in Palo Alto, California, a position she has held since 2021, following various roles in sales and management across multiple companies.
Work at Escalon Services
Venus Bakhtiari has been serving as the Vice President of Sales at Escalon Services, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees sales strategies and initiatives within the company, contributing to its growth and market presence. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Channel Partner Manager from 2019 to 2021, where she managed relationships with channel partners to enhance sales performance. Additionally, she briefly served as Director of Sales for nine months in 2021, further solidifying her leadership in the sales department.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Escalon Services, Venus Bakhtiari held several key positions in sales management. She was a Commercial Manager at Tennant Company from 2016 to 2018, where she managed commercial operations in Northern California. Following this, she worked as a Regional Manager at Lakeshore Learning Materials for nine months in 2018 to 2019, overseeing sales activities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Earlier in her career, she served as a Northern California Commercial Market Specialist at Tennant Company from 2012 to 2015, focusing on market development.
Sales Career Foundations
Venus Bakhtiari began her career in sales at Brook Furniture Rental as an Account Executive from 2006 to 2010. She then transitioned to Paychex, where she held two positions: Sales Consultant from 2010 to 2012 and Selling District Sales Manager for six months in 2012. Her early experience also includes a role as a Moving Coordinator at FPI Management, Inc. from 2005 to 2006, which provided her with foundational skills in customer service and operations.
Education and Expertise
Venus Bakhtiari earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from San Jose State University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2004. This educational background has equipped her with analytical and strategic thinking skills that are applicable in her sales and management roles. Her expertise in sales management and channel partnerships is supported by her extensive experience across various industries.