Mark Ackers

Co-Founder & Head of Sales at MySalesCoach

Mark Ackers has a diverse work experience in sales and coaching roles. Mark is currently the Co-Founder and Head of Sales at MySalesCoach, where they focus on providing sales coaching to sales managers and aspiring reps. Prior to that, Mark was a Book Author of the best-selling book "Problem Prospecting?!", which offers practical strategies and techniques for pipeline generation. Mark has also worked as a Sales Coach at Sales Impact Academy and TrainYo, where they delivered courses and training programs to sales professionals.

Before transitioning into coaching roles, Mark served as the Sales Director at Allego, where they played a key role in leading the sales team. Mark also worked at Refract as the Head of New Business and Business Development Manager, and organized events like "Pizza For Closers" to facilitate networking and knowledge-sharing among sales leaders in the North East region. Mark's previous experience includes roles such as Sales & Marketing Manager at Elamb LTD, Enterprise Sales Manager at SaleCycle, and various positions at The Test Factory, including Business Consultant, Inside Sales Representative, and Marketing & PR Executive. Overall, Mark has a wealth of experience in sales, coaching, and leadership roles.

Mark Ackers obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business & Marketing Management with First Class Honours from the University of Sunderland from 2005 to 2009. Prior to their university studies, they attended The Appleton School from 1999 to 2003, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period. In addition to their formal education, Mark Ackers also obtained a certification in High-Impact Sales Coaching from the Sales Readiness Group in October 2022.

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Timeline

  • Co-Founder & Head of Sales

    January, 2023 - present