Eli Jenkins

Eli Jenkins has a diverse work experience in sales and engineering roles. Eli started their career at Ceradyne, Inc. as a Maintenance Technician, where they performed general maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Eli then worked at Sherwin-Williams Paints as a System Controls specialist, responsible for maintaining and installing control systems.

At CED, Eli served as an Automation Specialist in Channel Sales, managing channel sales strategy and acting as a technical resource for industries in the West Georgia region.

Eli joined Cross Company as an Account Manager in the Integrated Systems Group, providing control system design and integration solutions to various industries. Eli later took on the role of Business Development Manager, contributing to the execution of a strategic plan and cultivating relationships with customers and market partners. Eli eventually became a Senior Sales Engineer, supporting revenue generation and strategic planning, as well as creating operational and strategic improvements.

Currently, Eli works at EPLAN as the Director of Channel Sales, where they have developed and implemented an indirect sales program, generating revenue and expanding the customer base. Eli also oversees branches supporting education, data warehouse management, and partner programs. Prior to this role, they served as the Channel Sales Manager for the US, creating an indirect channel sales organization and partnering with organizations across North America to bring intelligent design software to the market.

Eli Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science and Mathematics from Berea College. Eli also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Leadership & Strategic Management from Liberty University. Additionally, Jenkins has certifications in Sales Prospecting from LinkedIn and as a Functional Safety Technician for Machinery from TUV Rheinland, obtained in 2017 and 2015 respectively.