Ben Schmutzler
About Ben Schmutzler
Ben Schmutzler is the Manager of Renewals at OneTrust, where he oversees the renewal process for strategic accounts in various sectors. He has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in customer success and sales roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at OneTrust
Ben Schmutzler serves as the Manager of Renewals at OneTrust, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the renewal process for a portfolio of strategic accounts, which includes federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as education and nonprofit organizations. He collaborates closely with account executives, customer success managers, and solution engineers to identify opportunities for growth, retention, and expansion within existing accounts.
Previous Experience in Client Success
Prior to his current role, Ben Schmutzler worked at Salesforce as a Public Sector Senior Renewal Manager from 2017 to 2024. He also held positions at Angie's List, first as a Client Success Representative in 2016 for two months and later as a Client Success Manager from 2016 to 2017 for nine months. His experience in these roles has equipped him with skills in social networking, communication, and negotiation, which he leverages to proactively engage with customers.
Educational Background
Ben Schmutzler studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2011. He also attended Purdue University for one year in 2006 to 2007, focusing on Mechanical Engineering. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation for his career in client success and renewals.
Career Path and Early Roles
Ben Schmutzler began his career as a Portable Electronics Specialist at Best Buy from 2008 to 2011. He then transitioned to AT&T Mobility, where he worked as a Sales Consultant from 2011 to 2015. He also served as a Brand Ambassador at GMR Marketing in 2010 for one year. These early roles contributed to his development in sales and customer engagement.