David Burton
About David Burton
David Burton serves as the Senior Director of Solution Consulting at Rootstock Software, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in software sales consulting and a strong background in supply chain and manufacturing, he has held various leadership roles at notable companies including Oracle, Infor, and Pitney Bowes.
Current Role at Rootstock Software
David Burton serves as the Senior Director of Solution Consulting at Rootstock Software, a position he has held since 2022. He operates remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic consulting to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in software sales consulting to enhance client relationships and drive business growth.
Previous Experience in Software Consulting
Burton has a substantial background in software consulting, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Presales Consultant and later Presales Consulting Director at Baan from 1995 to 2000. He then transitioned to Oracle, where he served as Sales Consulting Manager from 2001 to 2010. Following that, he held the position of Vice President, North American ERP Solution Consulting at Infor from 2010 to 2014. His career also includes a role as Technology Presales Consultant at Manugistics from 1994 to 1995 and as Senior Director of Digital Commerce Solutions at Pitney Bowes from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
David Burton studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE). He furthered his education at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, achieving a Master of Science in Management (MSM). His academic background supports his expertise in supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution market spaces.
Skills in Sales Consulting
Burton is skilled in developing sales tools and messaging that support sales programs. He has implemented value selling methodologies and built sales training programs, contributing to his reputation as a trusted advisor among clients. His focus on innovative software sales consulting has helped him establish strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.