David De Silva
About David De Silva
David De Silva is a Senior Account Executive at The Qt Company, with a background in sales and business development across various companies. He has a proven track record in delivering sales presentations and fostering relationships with executives at Fortune 500 firms.
Work at Qt
David De Silva currently serves as a Senior Account Executive at The Qt Company, a position he has held since 2022 in San Jose, California. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic relationships and delivering sales presentations to C-Level executives. His responsibilities include contract negotiations and creating joint value propositions that align with client needs. Prior to this role, he worked as an Account Manager at The Qt Company from 2019 to 2022, where he further honed his skills in business development and client management.
Education and Expertise
David De Silva studied at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 2008 to 2011. He also attended Santa Barbara City College from 2005 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic business planning and pipeline management. David has a proven track record of delivering persuasive sales presentations and developing go-to-market campaigns, which are essential skills in his current role.
Background
David De Silva began his career in banking, working as a Membership Banking Specialist at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2013 in Campbell, California. He transitioned to roles in sales and business development, including positions at Cogent Communications as a Regional Account Manager and at Spot Trender as both Director of Sales and Business Development and Manager of Business Development. His experience spans over a decade in various sales roles, focusing on building relationships with top executives at Fortune 500 firms.
Achievements
David De Silva has a history of developing proposals and fostering personal relationships with executives at major corporations. His ability to deliver persuasive sales presentations has been instrumental in his success in contract negotiations and business justification. Through his various roles, he has specialized in creating joint value propositions and go-to-market campaign development, contributing to the growth and success of the organizations he has worked with.