Tracy Schlessman
About Tracy Schlessman
Tracy Schlessman is a Commercial District Sales Manager at Hitachi Vantara, with a career spanning over two decades in sales and business development across various companies. She has held leadership roles at organizations such as Centre Technologies, Connection, and ePlus inc., and has extensive experience in training sales professionals globally.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Tracy Schlessman currently serves as the Commercial District Sales Manager at Hitachi Vantara, a position held since 2024. In this role, she leads a commercial sales team across the TOLA region, as well as in Kansas and Missouri. Her responsibilities include driving sales strategies and managing client relationships to enhance business growth in the region.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Tracy Schlessman held various leadership positions in sales management. She worked as the Director of Sales at Centre Technologies from 2019 to 2020, and as the Director of Business Development and Enablement at Connection from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Business Development at Cloud Range from 2020 to 2021, and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Dyonyx from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Schlessman earned her Bachelor's Degree from The University of Texas at Dallas. She possesses extensive experience in training channel and sales professionals across multiple continents, including Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Her expertise encompasses sales strategy development and team leadership.
Background in Sales Leadership
Tracy has a robust background in sales leadership, having held significant roles at various organizations. She was the Sales Director at World Wide Technology from 2010 to 2014 and the Vice President of Sales for the South Central US at ePlus inc. from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked at FireEye, Inc. as the Head of Worldwide Channel Enablement from 2018 to 2019 and at Presidio as Vice President of Sales for Gulf Coast Operations from 2001 to 2009.
Public Speaking and Training Skills
Tracy Schlessman is recognized for her strong public speaking skills. She has delivered training sessions internationally, showcasing her ability to engage and educate sales professionals. Her experience in training spans various regions, contributing to her effectiveness in sales enablement and team development.