Richard Charlton
About Richard Charlton
Richard Charlton serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Fortra, where he has worked since 2021 in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. He has a diverse background in account management and marketing, with previous roles at Perch Security, SP6, and Power Home Remodeling.
Work at Fortra
Richard Charlton has served as an Enterprise Account Executive at Fortra since 2021. He operates within the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, focusing on enterprise-level security solutions. His role involves collaborating with a team of over 150 Security Operations Center (SOC) experts at Alert Logic to deliver effective threat monitoring and response services. Charlton contributes to achieving 15-minute Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on security events, emphasizing the importance of human interaction in the security process. Fortra has been recognized as a Visionary in the Managed Security Services Magic Quadrant by Gartner, highlighting the company's commitment to innovative security solutions.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Richard Charlton worked at several organizations in various capacities. He was an Account Executive at Perch Security from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on client engagement and security solutions. Before that, he served as a Senior Account Executive at SP6 from 2019 to 2021, contributing to sales and customer relationship management. His earlier experience includes a position as a Marketing Manager at Power Home Remodeling from 2016 to 2018, where he managed marketing strategies. Charlton also worked briefly as a Waiter at The Landing in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Richard Charlton earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies, with a Minor in Marketing and Management, from Salisbury University. He attended the university from 2011 to 2015, acquiring skills that support his roles in sales and marketing. His educational background provides a foundation for effective communication and strategic marketing, which are essential in his current position as an Enterprise Account Executive.