Jacob Bratton
About Jacob Bratton
Jacob Bratton is an Account Executive at Fortra, where he has worked since 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has a diverse background in technology and management, having held various roles in software sales and development.
Work at Fortra
Jacob Bratton has been employed at Fortra as an Account Executive since 2021. In this role, he specializes in representing a portfolio that includes secure file transfer, adaptive data loss prevention, data classification, and digital rights management. His experience in software sales is supported by his background in technology and management.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Bratton holds a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Management Information Systems and Marketing, along with a minor in Business Analytics from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, which he completed in 2019. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the same institution, expected to be completed in 2024. Additionally, he studied Analytics at Copenhagen Business School in 2018.
Background
Jacob Bratton has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both technology and sales. He began his career as a Team Member at Panera Bread in 2014 and later worked at Caribou Coffee. He transitioned into technology roles, including a position as an RPA Developer in the Technology Leadership Development Program at Travelers. His early experience also includes internships at Buffalo Wild Wings, Sezzle, and Deluxe Corporation.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Fortra, Jacob Bratton served as a Business Development Representative at Fortra for one year. He also worked as a Sales Representative at Knewsales Group and held various internships that provided him with experience in customer success and digital experience. His work history reflects a progression from technical roles to a focus on sales within the software industry.