Ben Whitmer
About Ben Whitmer
Ben Whitmer serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales at Threekit 3D & Augmented Reality, a position he has held since 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. With a background in sales and business development, he has previously worked at notable companies such as Salesforce and Oracle.
Work at Threekit
Ben Whitmer serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales at Threekit 3D & Augmented Reality, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations and strategies in the Chicago area. Prior to this, he worked as an Enterprise Account Executive at Threekit from 2018 to 2021, where he focused on building relationships with key clients and driving sales growth.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining Threekit, Ben Whitmer held several sales positions in the Greater Chicago Area. He worked as an Account Executive at Salesforce from 2014 to 2018, where he managed client accounts and contributed to sales initiatives. His experience also includes roles at Oracle, where he served as an Account Sales Representative - CPQ and as an Enterprise Business Development representative for BigMachines. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Business Development Analyst at Holmes Murphy & Associates.
Education and Expertise
Ben Whitmer studied at Drake University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance and Marketing. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in sales and business development. He also attended Fremd High School, which contributed to his early academic development.
Innovative Contributions
Throughout his career, Ben has made significant contributions to sales processes and analytics. He created an innovative early warning system for technology utilization, which improved retention rates. At Threekit, he led the creation of Customer Analytics to enhance predictive analysis. Additionally, he designed a selling model that reduced sales cycle times, increased conversion rates, and shortened new hire ramp time.
Achievements in Business Development
Ben Whitmer has a proven track record in business development, including independently securing 41 new logos at SteelBrick. His efforts contributed to the acquisition of hundreds of logos following the company's acquisition. This achievement highlights his effectiveness in driving sales and expanding client bases.