Kirk Winkler
About Kirk Winkler
Kirk Winkler serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Field Operations at ScienceLogic, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales operations and renewals, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Riverbed Technology and Fira Sourcing, Inc.
Current Role at ScienceLogic
Kirk Winkler serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Field Operations at ScienceLogic, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees critical functions such as capacity planning, compensation design, and forecasting. His leadership focuses on driving operational efficiency and supporting the company's growth objectives within the technology sector.
Previous Experience at ScienceLogic
Before his current role, Winkler held multiple positions at ScienceLogic, including Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Systems & Operations from 2021 to 2022 and Vice President of Sales Operations from 2017 to 2019. He also served as Vice President Global Sales Operations and General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region in 2020. Throughout his tenure, he implemented methodologies such as MEDDIC and business value selling to enhance sales performance.
Experience at Riverbed Technology
Winkler worked at Riverbed Technology from 2013 to 2016, where he held various roles including Senior Director of Worldwide Service Renewals and Vice President of Worldwide Support Renewals. His responsibilities included managing sales renewals and contributing to the company's growth strategy. His experience at Riverbed laid the foundation for his expertise in sales operations and renewals.
Educational Background
Winkler earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Track Record in Technology Sales
Kirk Winkler has a proven track record of helping technology companies achieve significant growth. He has contributed to organizations exceeding 1000% growth by utilizing a data-driven approach to sales and operational strategies. His experience includes managing sales operations at Opnet, which played a role in the company's growth and subsequent acquisition by Riverbed.