Robin Coackley
About Robin Coackley
Robin Coackley serves as the VP of Sales for EMEA at Teamworks, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and customer retention. He has a diverse background in sales and rugby, with previous roles at various organizations including Axon and L3Harris Technologies.
Current Role at Teamworks
Robin Coackley serves as the Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region at Teamworks. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic direction and sales initiatives. His role involves overseeing sales operations and driving revenue growth in the sports and military sectors. Coackley has played a significant role in achieving a year-on-year growth rate of 164% during his tenure, which exceeds industry standards. He has also maintained a 98% customer retention rate through effective customer engagement strategies.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Prior to his current role, Robin Coackley held several positions in sales and business development. He worked as the Business Development Director at Axon from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for driving business growth. He also served as the Sales Manager for EMEA at L3Harris Technologies from 2011 to 2015. His experience includes a role as Regional VP at UiPath and Global Head of Sales at Access Infinity, where he navigated challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education and Academic Background
Robin Coackley studied at the University of South Wales, earning a BSc. (Hons) in Geographical Science and Modern Languages from 2003 to 2006. He also completed the International Baccalaureate at AIRBUS - International School of Toulouse, focusing on Geography, Biology, and Computer Science, among other subjects, from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, Coackley obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Communication from Harvard Extension School in 2015.
Rugby Career
Robin Coackley has a background in professional rugby, having played for several clubs. He was a player for Newport Gwent Dragons from 2003 to 2006 and later played for London Irish Rugby Club in 2012. He also had a brief stint at COLOMIERS RUGBY in France. His experience in rugby has contributed to his team-oriented approach in his professional career.
Key Contributions and Achievements
At Teamworks, Robin Coackley has been instrumental in negotiating multi-year contracts for the company's 'Operating System for Sports,' setting new benchmarks in the industry. He has utilized frameworks such as MEDDPICC and the OODA loop to enhance the sales process and adapt to market changes. His efforts have also been pivotal in the company's progression towards a $65M Series E funding round in April 2023.