Mark Obenauf
About Mark Obenauf
Mark Obenauf is a Vice President of Professional Services Sales at RingCentral, where he has held various leadership roles since 2017. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, focusing on communication solutions that enhance collaboration across teams and devices.
Work at RingCentral
Mark Obenauf has held multiple positions at RingCentral, showcasing a progressive career trajectory. He began as a Regional Sales Manager - Majors from 2017 to 2022, where he focused on major accounts in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He then advanced to the role of Regional Vice President from 2019 to 2022, overseeing operations in the same region. In 2021, he was promoted to Senior Regional Vice President - West US, a position he held for 10 months. Currently, he serves as Area Vice President and AVP, Professional Services Sales, roles he has occupied since 2021 and 2022, respectively, continuing to operate in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Mark Obenauf holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Indiana University Bloomington, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration with a focus on International Marketing from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001. His expertise lies in implementing collaborative communication solutions that integrate cloud phone systems, team messaging, and video conferencing, enabling seamless communication and collaboration for teams and customers.
Background
Before joining RingCentral, Mark Obenauf worked at Orange Business Services for 12 years, serving as the West Coast Region Sales Director from 2005 to 2017 and as a Business Development Manager from 2001 to 2005. He also held positions at NCR, starting as an Account Manager from 1991 to 1998 and later as a Sales Manager from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Business Development Director at Groundswell in 2000. His career has been characterized by a focus on problem-solving and exploring innovative business solutions through technology.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Obenauf has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing communication and collaboration capabilities for organizations. His roles at RingCentral have involved leading teams to implement solutions that facilitate seamless interactions across various devices and locations. His extensive experience in sales and business development has contributed to his ability to drive growth and success in the professional services sector.