Eric L. Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Sales leader with deep expertise in industry certification for Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, Intuit, Apple, Meta, Cisco, IC3 Digital Literacy, and soft skills training. I’m passionate about equipping individuals with relevant digital skills and credentials, enabling them to succeed in a competitive global workforce. In my current role, I collaborate with K12 schools, educators, administrators, and state officials across North America to implement certifications that align with U.S. Department of Education standards.I have successfully led the implementation of industry certifications in the K12 sector, from large statewide initiatives to direct work with high school educators. I represent globally recognized certifications that validate essential skill sets, making a positive impact on the lives of our candidates.My strengths include surpassing sales targets and driving revenue growth, employee retention, B2B sales, relationship and account management, educational and healthcare sales, executive-level sales, and financial services.As a seasoned sales leader, I excel in launching go-to-market strategies, managing complex sales cycles, overseeing large accounts, and conducting contract negotiations. I thrive under pressure, believing that success comes from meticulous planning and execution. My approach is always proactive, with a challenger mindset that drives results.With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, I consistently exceed revenue targets by acquiring new accounts and nurturing strategic ones. My focus on industry-recognized certifications has helped countless individuals upskill and improve their lives. I am an innovative thinker, adept at building and scaling solutions that address the complexities of enterprise and digital organizations, ultimately driving revenue and profitability.Specialties: Sales Management, Customer Service, Educational Sales, Healthcare Sales, Technical Pre-Sales, Complex Sales, Project Management, Leadership, Financial Services, Contract Negotiations, Networking, Equipment Leasing, Telesales

Listed skills include Account Management, Sales, Management, Sales Management, and 34 others.

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  North America Regional Manager K12

  Certiport - A Pearson Vue Business

  Sep 2016 - Present - Lehi, Utah, United States

  Certiport (www.Certiport.com), a Pearson VUE company, is a global leader in digital skills certification. Certiport’s industry-recognized certification programs equip individuals with current, relevant digital skills and credentials for in-demand jobs, enabling them to demonstrate their expertise in a competitive global workforce.Certiport partners with leading companies such as Microsoft, Adobe®, Autodesk®, Intuit, Apple, Cisco, Meta, PMI, IC3 Digital Literacy, and soft skills training businesses to expand their market presence. Certiport ensures that our industry-recognized certification exams are accessible to K12 schools, higher education institutions, workforce programs, and businesses worldwide. As a subsidiary of Pearson Education, the largest global education company, Certiport delivers an exam every three seconds across the globe, helping individuals validate critical, in-demand skills.As the North America Regional Manager, I am responsible for managing a team of Territory Managers, ensuring their performance aligns with company goals. Develop key offerings and training programs to identify opportunities that increase Certiport’s overall market share. Additionally, I perform various human resource management functions, manage and track team sales performance through forecasting methods, and strategize, implement, and approve strategic sales pricing. I also oversee territory coverage and ensure strategic alignment across the North America region.