Jim Murphy
About Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales at Nexthink, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in sales leadership roles across various technology companies, including EMC, Rubrik, and Sun Microsystems.
Current Role at Nexthink
Jim Murphy serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales at Nexthink, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on delivering high growth and value for stakeholders through effective sales leadership. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and driving revenue growth within the Greater Boston area, utilizing a hybrid work model.
Previous Experience at Nexthink
Prior to his current role, Jim Murphy worked at Nexthink as Sales Director from 2020 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to the company's sales initiatives and helped enhance its market presence. His experience at Nexthink has equipped him with insights into the SaaS and Cloud sectors.
Career Background in Sales
Jim Murphy has extensive experience in sales across various technology companies. He worked at EMC as Director of Sales Strategy for the Data Protection Solutions Group from 2012 to 2016, and as a Senior Sales Representative in the Data Protection Division from 2009 to 2012. His tenure at Rubrik, Inc. included roles as Enterprise Account Executive and Regional Sales Manager from 2017 to 2020. He also held a position at Datadomain as Enterprise Business Development Manager in 2008.
Education and Academic Background
Jim Murphy studied at Northeastern University, where he earned a Master of Science in Finance from 1993 to 1998. He completed his undergraduate education at Reading Memorial High School from 1989 to 1993. His academic background in finance supports his strategic approach to sales and business development.
Coaching Experience
In addition to his sales career, Jim Murphy served as the Head Football Coach at Merrimack College from 2003 to 2007. This role involved leadership and team management, which complements his skills in sales leadership and stakeholder engagement.