Trent Wakefield, MBA
About Trent Wakefield, MBA
Trent Wakefield is a Sales Executive with extensive experience in recruiting sales professionals across various industries, including AI and Cyber Security. He holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University and has a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas in both individual and leadership roles.
Work at OrderMyGear
Trent Wakefield has been employed at OrderMyGear as a Sales Executive since 2024. His role involves engaging with clients and driving sales initiatives within the organization. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Dallas, Texas. His current position follows his tenure at Pursuit Sales Solutions, where he developed skills in sales recruitment and team leadership.
Previous Experience at Pursuit Sales Solutions
Before joining OrderMyGear, Trent Wakefield worked at Pursuit Sales Solutions from 2021 to 2024. He initially served as a Global Sales Recruiter for one year, where he focused on sourcing and placing sales professionals across various industries. He then advanced to the role of Team Lead for two years, overseeing recruitment efforts and enhancing team performance in Dallas, Texas.
Background in Sales Management
Trent Wakefield has a solid background in sales management, having worked as a Territory Sales Manager at E. & J. Gallo Winery from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he managed sales operations in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area for three years. His experience includes direct sales, territory management, and developing strategies to meet sales targets.
Education and Expertise
Trent Wakefield holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management & Entrepreneurship from Oklahoma State University, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Sustainability from the same institution, graduating in 2019. His expertise includes recruiting for sales roles across various sectors, including AI, Cyber Security, and Web3.
Recruitment and Sales Leadership Skills
Trent Wakefield specializes in recruiting high-caliber sales professionals for diverse roles, including Head of Customer Success and Director of Sales Enablement. He has a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and has experience in recruiting for senior sales leadership positions such as VP of Sales and Regional Sales Manager. His ability to identify and place talent has contributed to the success of various organizations.