Samantha Gilmore
About Samantha Gilmore
Samantha Gilmore is an Enterprise Account Executive at Redpanda Data, with a strong background in sales and business relationship management. She has previously held positions at Confluent, MongoDB, ADP, Xactly Corp, and Gartner, and has expertise in real-time data infrastructure.
Work at Redpanda Data
Samantha Gilmore currently serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Redpanda Data, a position she has held since 2023. Working remotely from the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, she focuses on developing and managing enterprise-level client relationships. Her role involves leveraging her extensive sales experience to drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Confluent
Before joining Redpanda Data, Samantha worked at Confluent as an Account Executive - Commercial Strategic from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, she was responsible for managing strategic accounts and driving sales initiatives within the commercial sector.
Background in Sales and Account Management
Samantha has a diverse background in sales and account management, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked at MongoDB as a Corporate Account Executive from 2020 to 2022, and prior to that, she served as a Major Accounts District Manager at ADP from 2018 to 2020. Her experience includes roles at Xactly Corp and Gartner, where she developed her skills in business relationship management and sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations from the University of Central Florida, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Her expertise includes working with companies that utilize real-time data infrastructure, such as Vodafone and Texas Instruments. She possesses skills in both 'Hunting' and 'Farming' sales strategies, enabling her to acquire new clients and grow existing accounts.
Sales Mentorship and Team Development
Samantha demonstrates proficiency in sales mentorship, guiding and developing sales teams to achieve their targets. Her strong background in business relationship management allows her to foster long-term partnerships with clients, contributing to sustained business growth.