Jacob Wendell
About Jacob Wendell
Jacob Wendell is an Account Manager at Podium, specializing in upselling products to key accounts. He has a background in education and diverse experience in sales and management across various organizations.
Work at Podium
Jacob Wendell currently serves as an Account Manager at Podium, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages a portfolio of over 450 organizations, with a total value exceeding $3.5 million. His responsibilities include upselling Podium's products to meet the evolving business needs of key accounts. Previously, he worked at Podium as a Senior Sales Development Representative from 2022 to 2023 and as a Sales Development Representative in 2022 for four months. During his tenure, he consistently achieved over 100% quota attainment for ten consecutive months, reaching a peak performance of 146% in March 2024.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Wendell studied at Eastern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree in Physical Education K-12 from 2012 to 2017. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in teaching and educational practices, which he has applied in various professional roles. This academic experience complements his expertise in sales and account management, particularly in the technology sector.
Background
Before joining Podium, Jacob Wendell held several positions in different industries. He worked as an Office Manager for a State Farm Agent in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for ten months in 2018. He also served as a Logistics Account Executive at Total Quality Logistics in Salt Lake City, Utah, for four months in 2020. Additionally, he worked as an Inventory Manager and E-Commerce Specialist at The Backcountry in Truckee, California, from 2021 to 2022. His early career included a role as a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Tahoe Truckee Unified School District in 2019.
Achievements
Jacob Wendell has demonstrated strong performance metrics in his sales roles. At Podium, he maintained a customer churn rate of less than 1.7% month over month, showcasing his ability to retain clients effectively. His consistent achievement of over 100% quota attainment over ten months reflects his proficiency in sales and account management. These accomplishments highlight his capability to drive business growth and maintain strong relationships with clients.