Blake Bowling
About Blake Bowling
Blake Bowling serves as the Director of Sales at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where he has worked since 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. He has extensive experience in sales management across various industries, including media and eCommerce, and oversees a large team of account executives.
Work at Gannett
Blake Bowling currently holds the position of Director of Sales at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a role he has occupied since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to his directorial responsibilities, he has served as Regional Sales Manager at the same organization since 2019, accumulating a total of five years of experience in this capacity. His leadership oversees a team of 14 Enterprise Account Executives and indirectly manages 90 Account Executives who are involved in reselling performance programs.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Gannett, Blake Bowling gained extensive sales management experience across various companies. He worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Act-On Software, Inc. for one year from 2017 to 2018 and held multiple roles at G/O Digital, including Local Sales Manager, Affiliate Sales Manager, and Channel Sales Manager between 2012 and 2015. Additionally, he served as a District Manager at ADP from 2010 to 2012, where he managed territory sales in Kentucky and Indiana.
Education and Expertise
Blake Bowling has a strong educational background, having studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Kentucky, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from 2004 to 2006. He also attended the University of Louisville, achieving a BS in Communication with a focus on Marketing, Public Relations, and Sales from 2007 to 2009. His expertise spans various industries, including Media, Broadcast, Publications, and eCommerce, and he has developed Performance Marketing and Media Buy strategies for enterprise brands.
Background in Digital Marketing
Blake Bowling has a solid foundation in digital marketing, having worked as a Digital Sales Director at V Digital Services from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes roles as a Sr Digital Marketing Consultant at G/O Digital and involvement with major digital and social media platforms such as Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This background has contributed to his strategic leadership capabilities and high conversion generation.
Team Leadership and Management
In his current role at Gannett, Blake Bowling oversees a team of 14 Enterprise Account Executives and indirectly manages a larger group of 90 Account Executives. His leadership style emphasizes strategic direction and performance management, ensuring that his team effectively resells performance programs. His flexibility in travel for business purposes further supports his management responsibilities and client engagement.