Chris Ross
About Chris Ross
Chris Ross is an Associate Manager of Business Development with a background in sales and customer service, having worked at various companies including Apple and Hilton Worldwide. He holds a degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and has demonstrated strong competencies in strategic prospecting and pipeline generation.
Current Role at Qualified
Chris Ross currently serves as the Associate Manager of Business Development at Qualified, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on managing business development initiatives and leading a team to drive sales growth. His responsibilities include strategic planning and execution to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current role, Chris worked as a Qualified Sales Representative at Qualified from 2021 to 2023. During this time, he ranked among the top performers and consistently exceeded sales quotas. He also held the position of Business Development Representative at SourceDay for 7 months in 2021, contributing to the company's growth in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Work History at Apple and Financial Services
Chris gained valuable experience at Apple as a Product Specialist from 2018 to 2019, where he worked in the Austin, Texas Area. He also worked at Charles Schwab as a Financial Services Professional for 7 months in 2019 to 2020. These roles provided him with insights into customer service and financial products.
Educational Background
Chris studied Economics at The University of Texas at Austin from 2016 to 2020, earning a degree that supports his business development skills. He also attended Austin Community College, where he studied Computer Science for one year from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he earned a Business Foundations Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin.
Early Career and Internships
Chris's early career includes various roles in the hospitality industry. He worked as a Reservation Sales Intern at Hilton Worldwide for 3 months in 2017 and as a Barback at Archer Hotel for one year from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Server Assistant and Food Runner at BRIO Tuscan Grille for 8 months in 2014 to 2015 and was a Lifeguard at YMCA of Austin in 2014.