Barbara Altizer
About Barbara Altizer
Barbara Altizer serves as the Manager of Sales Operations at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 1999. She has a background in accounting and has achieved significant sales milestones, including leading teams that exceeded $1 million in sales within a month.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Barbara Altizer has served as Manager of Sales Operations at Thomson Reuters since 1999, accumulating 25 years of experience in this role. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, she has led the Adjacent Markets group, which comprises three sales teams targeting distinct market opportunities. Under her leadership, these teams have focused on legacy product transitions, acquisition roll-ins, and start-up launches. Altizer has also enhanced the sales representative pipeline management tool, integrating valuation, forecasting, and projection elements to improve operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Altizer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in sales operations and management. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Saegertown High School from 1988 to 1992, which contributed to her early development in business principles.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Barbara Altizer worked as an Assistant Manager at United Refining Company from 1995 to 1996 in Barkeyville, PA. She also held the position of Store Manager at Nine West Group (now part of the Jones Group, Inc.) from 1996 to 1999 in Howell, MI. These roles provided her with valuable experience in sales management and customer service, which she later applied in her current position.
Achievements
Barbara Altizer has received recognition for her performance at Thomson Reuters, winning the President’s Club award in both 2011 and 2012. She achieved a significant milestone by leading her teams to exceed $1 million in sales within a month, a feat accomplished twice in the company's history during June and December of 2012. Her contributions have played a crucial role in the success of the sales operations department.
Leadership and Contributions
In her managerial role, Barbara Altizer has been instrumental in refining, administering, and delegating various department processes. She has overseen month-end closing and sales commission processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Her leadership has fostered a collaborative environment among the sales teams, driving them to explore new market opportunities and achieve exceptional sales results.