Daniel Mercado
About Daniel Mercado
Daniel Mercado is an Enterprise Account Executive with three years of experience at Teleport, specializing in Teleport Access Management for large organizations. He has a background in software sales, having held various roles at companies such as Oracle, Talend, and NetSuite, and emphasizes the importance of ROI and TCO in technology investments.
Work at Teleport
Daniel Mercado serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Teleport, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he focuses on selling Teleport Access Management to organizations with over 1,000 employees. His responsibilities include helping customers build business justification for technology investments by analyzing return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) with clear metrics. He emphasizes the importance of time to value in technology solutions, ensuring user adoption and maximization of value.
Previous Experience
Before joining Teleport, Daniel Mercado held various positions in sales and account management across several companies. He worked at Oracle as a National Account Executive for one year and at NetSuite as an SMB Account Executive for two years. His tenure at Talend included roles as Corporate Sales Executive, Sr. Corporate Sales Executive, and Enterprise Account Executive, spanning from 2017 to 2021. He also worked at Wheelhouse Enterprises as a Quality Analyst and at SolarCity as an Inside Energy Advisor.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Mercado earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and customer engagement. He has over six years of experience in Mid-Market Software Sales, including products such as Oracle Database, Middleware, and NetSuite ERP. His ability to communicate effectively with clients has established him as a trusted advisor.
Achievements in Corporate Transactions
Daniel Mercado has been involved in significant corporate milestones, including the IPO of Talend and its subsequent acquisition by Thoma Bravo. He also contributed to a successful IPO at SolarCity and played a role in the acquisition of NetSuite by Oracle. These experiences highlight his capability in navigating complex business environments and high-stakes corporate transactions.