Christopher Payne

Chris Payne is a seasoned professional with a background in software sales engineering, enablement, and business development management.

With extensive experience as a presales engineer, Chris has collaborated closely with sales professionals to strategize and offer tailored solutions to customers, showcasing a deep understanding of customer pain points and needs.

In his role as a presales manager, Chris has successfully led teams of presales professionals, overseeing all aspects from requirements gathering to monitoring, and consistently surpassed sales quotas while maintaining a positive work-life balance.

Chris has also excelled as an enablement lead, developing and implementing award-winning training programs for internal teams, focusing on enhancing communication and delivery skills.

Furthermore, his role as a business development manager involved managing regional partner relationships, acting as a liaison, and driving successful partnerships that resulted in substantial revenue generation and new business opportunities.

Currently, Chris is enhancing his skills and knowledge by pursuing an MBA, building on his solid educational foundation that includes a BS in Management/CIS and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Management Information Systems from Park University.