Leigh Ann Markus
About Leigh Ann Markus
Leigh Ann Markus is a Strategic Account Executive with extensive experience in sales and account management across various companies, including Medallia and American Express Global Business Travel. She has a strong background in building long-term relationships with key accounts and optimizing sales performance through technology.
Current Role at Medallia
Leigh Ann Markus serves as a Strategic Account Executive at Medallia, a position she has held since 2024. In this remote role, she focuses on building long-term relationships with key accounts, contributing to the organization's overall success. Her responsibilities include leveraging her extensive experience in sales and account management to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth.
Previous Experience at American Express Global Business Travel
Prior to her current role, Leigh Ann Markus worked at American Express Global Business Travel as a Strategic Accounts Director from 2020 to 2021. During her nine-month tenure, she was involved in managing strategic accounts and developing business strategies to enhance client relationships and service offerings.
Professional Background in Sales and Account Management
Leigh Ann Markus has a robust background in sales and account management, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She served as a Strategic Account Executive at Totango from 2023 to 2024 and as a Strategic Accounts Director at Gainsight from 2021 to 2023. Her earlier roles include Regional Director of Sales at FCM Travel Solutions USA and Senior Manager of Business Development at American Express Global Business Travel.
Educational Background
Leigh Ann Markus studied at Texas Tech University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a focus on Photojournalism from 1997 to 2000. She also attended the University of North Texas, where she furthered her studies in Communications, Photojournalism, and Literature from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she completed a year-long program at Dallas College, focusing on Editor-in-Chief of the Campus Newspaper.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout her career, Leigh Ann Markus has been recognized eight times with the President's Club award for exceeding sales targets. She has demonstrated a proven track record of utilizing CRM and technology tools to optimize sales performance and enhance customer satisfaction, reflecting her commitment to excellence in her field.