Christian Sobb
About Christian Sobb
Christian Sobb serves as the Vice President of Global Sales at Kinaxis, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 10 years of experience in international markets and a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and leading successful sales teams across various industries.
Work at Kinaxis
Christian Sobb has been serving as Vice President, Global Sales at Kinaxis since 2018. In this role, he has focused on driving sales strategies and building relationships with clients. His leadership has contributed to Kinaxis's success in various sectors, including Life Sciences, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Industrial, Automotive, and High-Tech Manufacturing. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Director, Global Sales, Global Lead Life Sciences, and Sr. Account Executive at Kinaxis from 2012 to 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Kinaxis, Christian Sobb held several key positions in sales management. He worked at Informatica as a Global Account Executive in Master Data Management from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, he was the Director of International Sales at DataPath from 2005 to 2008. His earlier experience includes a brief tenure as Regional Sales Manager at CedarCrestone in 2004, and as Regional Channel Sales Manager at Akamai Technologies from 2001 to 2002. He also served as Sales Manager at IBM from 1995 to 1997 and Regional Sales Manager at PeopleSoft from 1998 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Christian Sobb studied at North Carolina State University. He possesses over 10 years of experience in international markets, particularly in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. His expertise spans various industries, including Life Sciences, CPG, Industrial, Automotive, and High-Tech Manufacturing, where he has led significant sales initiatives.
Achievements in Sales Performance
Throughout his career, Christian Sobb has consistently demonstrated strong sales performance. He achieved over 200% of his sales quota in multiple consecutive years, specifically noted in 2018 and 2021. Additionally, he has ranked within the top two positions in the World Wide Sales team at Kinaxis from 2018 to 2022, reflecting his effectiveness in driving sales and fostering client relationships.
Focus on Client Relationships
Christian Sobb emphasizes the importance of building trusted partnerships and friendships with client companies. His approach aims to drive greater client value, which has been a significant aspect of his sales strategy at Kinaxis. This focus on relationship-building has contributed to his success in achieving high sales performance and client satisfaction.