Ken Blake
About Ken Blake
Ken Blake is a Sales Director at Murata, with over three decades of experience in sales and marketing roles across various technology companies. He has a strong background in managing sales channels and has successfully overseen revenue levels exceeding $750 million.
Work at Murata
Ken Blake has served as Sales Director at Murata since 2012. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and managing relationships with clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Under his leadership, the sales team focuses on expanding market presence and driving revenue growth. Blake's extensive experience in sales management contributes to Murata's objectives in the competitive electronics industry.
Previous Experience at Artesyn Technologies
Before joining Murata, Ken Blake worked at Artesyn Technologies for a total of seven years in two key roles. He served as Division President for Power Conversion from 2000 to 2007, where he managed operations and strategic initiatives. Prior to that, he held the position of VP Sales for Global Accounts from 1990 to 1997, focusing on building relationships with major clients and driving sales performance.
Background in Sales and Marketing
Ken Blake has a robust background in sales and marketing, having held various positions at Thomas & Betts and Amulaire Thermal Technology. At Thomas & Betts, he worked as Product Marketing Manager, Major Account Manager, Field Applications Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer from 1983 to 1989. He later became V.P. of Marketing & Sales at Amulaire Thermal Technology for one year in 2007-2008, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ken Blake earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University-Sacramento. He also studied Energy Resource Management at the University of California, Davis, where he achieved a certificate in 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in managing sales channels, strategic planning, and business development, particularly in new market penetration.
Achievements in Sales Management
Ken Blake has a proven track record in sales management, with experience overseeing revenue levels exceeding $750 million across multiple channels. He has extensive experience managing global multimillion-dollar profit and loss statements. His specialization in strategic planning and business development has enabled him to excel in major contract negotiations and the management of global organizations.