Alessandra (Sandra) Thoene, MBA
About Alessandra (Sandra) Thoene, MBA
Alessandra (Sandra) Thoene, MBA, serves as the Head of Channel Partner Sales for the Americas at Tosibox, specializing in Connectivity and Cyber Security Solutions. With a strong background in sales and marketing across various industries, she has a proven track record of driving significant sales growth and transforming teams.
Current Role at Tosibox
Alessandra Thoene serves as the Head of Channel Partner Sales for the Americas at Tosibox, focusing on Connectivity and Cyber Security Solutions within the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction in the Greater Atlanta Area. Her role involves managing channel partnerships and driving sales initiatives to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Prior to her current role, Alessandra Thoene held several key positions in sales and marketing across various industries. She was the Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Service at Hug Engineering from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as the Global Director of Innovation and New Products at Novartis Consumer Health from 2009 to 2011 and as Director at AIG from 2012 to 2017. Her experience spans both direct-to-consumer and business-to-business markets.
Educational Background
Alessandra Thoene studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with a focus on Operations Research. She furthered her education at the Texas McCombs School of Business, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in Marketing and Finance. This educational foundation supports her expertise in sales and marketing strategies.
Achievements in Sales Growth
Throughout her career, Alessandra Thoene has demonstrated a strong ability to drive sales growth. She pioneered an innovative growth program that doubled sales growth and exceeded the sales plan by 15%. Additionally, she successfully transformed sales and customer service teams, resulting in a 20% increase in product line sales. Her efforts have also saved critical relationships with Fortune 100 customers, securing significant sales.
Multilingual Proficiency and Industry Experience
Alessandra Thoene is fluent in German, which enhances her ability to operate effectively in multi-industry environments. Her extensive experience covers various sectors, including SaaS, cyber security, cloud, IT/OT, medical devices, health, telecom, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and retail. This diverse background equips her with a broad understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.