Deshawn Dickens
About Deshawn Dickens
Deshawn Dickens serves as the Vice President of Global Revenue at Valimail, bringing extensive experience in sales management and team development from previous roles at companies like Avalara and SolarWinds.
Current Role at Valimail
Deshawn Dickens serves as the Vice President of Global Revenue at Valimail, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving revenue growth and enhancing the company's market presence. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and fostering relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention. Dickens operates from Raleigh, North Carolina, contributing to Valimail's objectives in the competitive SaaS landscape.
Previous Experience at Endpoint Protector
Prior to his current role, Deshawn Dickens worked at Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys. He held the position of Vice President of North American Sales from 2021 to 2022, following his tenure as Director of Sales for North America from 2020 to 2022. During his time at Endpoint Protector, he focused on expanding the company's sales footprint and enhancing client relationships in the North American market.
Sales Management at SolarWinds
Deshawn Dickens was employed at SolarWinds from 2016 to 2020, where he progressed from Sales Manager to Senior Sales Manager. His role involved managing sales teams and developing strategies to improve performance and market share. He worked in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, where he emphasized proactive problem-solving to drive profitability.
Career Foundation at Avalara and Lenovo
Dickens began his career at Lenovo as an Inside Sales Representative from 2009 to 2011. He then transitioned to Avalara, where he served as Regional Sales Manager for two years from 2014 to 2016 in Durham, North Carolina. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in sales and client relationship management, particularly within the SaaS industry.
Education and Expertise
Deshawn Dickens holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing from North Carolina State University - College of Management. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and account management, particularly in the SaaS sector. He is committed to refining team member selection and training, as well as encouraging individual development within his team.