Chris Harrell
About Chris Harrell
Chris Harrell is an experienced Account Executive with over 20 years in strategic enterprise sales and technology advancement. He has held positions at various companies, including UnitedHealth Group, IBM, and Oracle Corporation, and currently works at Skydio.
Work at Skydio
Chris Harrell has been serving as an Account Executive at Skydio since 2022. He operates in the Charleston, South Carolina area, where he applies his extensive experience in strategic enterprise sales. His role involves engaging with clients to understand their needs and aligning Skydio's offerings with their business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Chris Harrell earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from James Madison University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His education has provided a foundation for his over 20 years of experience in strategic enterprise sales and technology advancement. He possesses extensive knowledge in aligning technical goals with business objectives through research analysis and account planning.
Background
Chris Harrell has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in sales and account management. He worked at UnitedHealth Group as an Account Executive from 2007 to 2009, followed by a position at GlaxoSmithKline as a Sales Consultant from 2004 to 2006. He also held positions at Sepracor and Oracle Corporation, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the sales landscape.
Professional Experience
Before joining Skydio, Chris Harrell accumulated significant experience at several organizations. He worked at IBM as an Account Executive from 2014 to 2017 and at Benefitfocus as a Customer Success Manager from 2017 to 2022. His tenure at Oracle Corporation as a Senior Account Manager from 2009 to 2014 further solidified his expertise in contract negotiations and sales process management.
Achievements in Sales and Management
Throughout his career, Chris Harrell has demonstrated a strong background in IT team management and cross-functional communication across various sectors, including public, private, and Fortune 500 IT industries. His experience has equipped him with skills in strategic planning and execution, contributing to successful sales outcomes.