D.J. Baskett, MBA
About D.J. Baskett, MBA
D.J. Baskett, MBA, serves as the Head of Sales for America at Karat, having previously held various sales leadership roles at companies such as Indigo, Sage, and Proliant. He has a strong background in sales management and has achieved notable success in driving year-over-year growth in his previous positions.
Work at Karat
D.J. Baskett currently serves as the Head of Sales for America at Karat, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading the sales strategy and operations across the American market. His leadership includes managing a team of 30 direct reports, which consists of Sales Account Executives. His focus is on driving sales performance and achieving growth targets within the organization.
Previous Sales Roles
Prior to his current role at Karat, D.J. Baskett held several significant positions in sales management. He worked at Indigo as the Director of Sales from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he served as the Sales Manager for Payroll/HCM at Sage from 2015 to 2016. He also held various roles at Proliant, including District Sales Manager, where he ranked 4th out of 57 sales representatives. His career includes experience at Bank of America as a Business Manager and at Paycor as Regional Sales Director.
Education and Expertise
D.J. Baskett holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Advertising from the University of South Carolina. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources from Brenau University. His academic background supports his expertise in sales management and strategic planning, contributing to his effectiveness in leading sales teams.
Achievements in Sales Management
Throughout his career, D.J. Baskett has achieved notable milestones in sales management. At Sage, he led his team to a 17% year-over-year growth in 2018 and helped the team rank within the Top 20% globally in 2017. His ability to drive performance and manage teams effectively is evident in his various leadership roles across different organizations.
Career Progression
D.J. Baskett's career spans multiple roles in sales and management across various companies. He has worked at organizations such as Proton.ai, OxBlue Corporation, and Netchex, where he gained extensive experience in sales strategy and team leadership. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on sales performance and team development.