James Battley
About James Battley
James Battley is a Sales Development professional currently working at Flexport in Chicago, Illinois. He has a diverse background in sales and business development, with experience in SaaS, MRO industries, and professional baseball.
Title and Current Role
James Battley is currently working at Flexport as a Sales Development Representative. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In this role, he focuses on generating new business opportunities and building relationships with potential clients.
Previous Experience
Before joining Flexport, James Battley held various roles in sales and business development. He worked at Productsup as a Business Development Representative in 2023 for 5 months in Berlin, Germany. Prior to that, he was with DocuSign as a Market Development Representative from 2022 to 2023 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. His earlier roles include Inside Sales Representative at Grainger from 2020 to 2022 in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Supply Chain Contingent Associate at Abbott from 2019 to 2020.
Professional Baseball Career
In addition to his sales and development roles, James Battley has experience in professional sports. He played as a Professional Baseball Player for the United Shore Professional Baseball League for 6 months in Michigan, United States, during 2018.
Education and Academic Background
James Battley studied at the University of Illinois Springfield, where he completed a degree in Marketing and Communications from 2016 to 2019. Prior to this, he studied Business at Triton College and earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree from 2014 to 2016.
Skills and Professional Strengths
James Battley has a successful history of building B2B relationships and exceeding sales goals, particularly within the SaaS and MRO industries. He is known for his organizational skills and ability to establish close client relationships while consistently meeting or exceeding sales metrics. His motivation to learn new skills and seek opportunities is a notable aspect of his professional demeanor.