Marissa Walden
About Marissa Walden
Marissa Walden serves as the Global BDR Director at Prophecy, having transitioned to this role in 2024. She has a background in International Business and International Economics, with previous positions at ThoughtSpot and Starburst, where she developed her expertise in sales development and management.
Current Role at Prophecy
Marissa Walden serves as the Global BDR Director at Prophecy, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for leading business development initiatives on a global scale. Her work is conducted remotely from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where she utilizes her extensive experience in sales development to drive growth and strategy for the company.
Previous Experience in Sales Development
Prior to her current role, Marissa Walden worked at ThoughtSpot in various capacities. She was the Senior Manager of Global Sales Development for eight months in 2021. Before that, she served as the Sales Development Representative from 2018 to 2020 and later as the SDR Manager for the Americas and APAC regions from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at ThoughtSpot contributed to her expertise in managing sales teams and developing effective sales strategies.
Background in Account Management
Marissa Walden has a background in account management, having worked as an Account Executive at Addison Group for five months in 2018. In this role, she focused on client relations and sales in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Additionally, she worked as a Recruiter at Addison Group for three months in the same year, gaining insight into talent acquisition and client needs.
Education and Academic Background
Marissa Walden holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from The University of Texas at Arlington. She also studied International Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, where she earned another Bachelor’s Degree. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in global business practices and economic principles.
Experience at Starburst
Marissa Walden worked at Starburst as the Global SDR Director from 2022 to 2024. During her two years in this role, she focused on leading the sales development team and implementing strategies to enhance global outreach and engagement. Her tenure at Starburst further solidified her leadership skills in sales development.