Forrest Bowden

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About Forrest Bowden

Focused, results-driven Cybersecurity Sales Specialist with extensive experience working in lead sales roles within the competitive technology arena, with an emphasis on effective sales strategies, targeted plans, lucrative sales activities, valuable relationships, and superior service. Knowledgeable, innovative leader who creates customized solutions and positive outcomes. Strong communication skills to work with individuals of all professional levels, areas of expertise, and personal backgrounds. Excellent management skills to lead individual or team initiatives. Proven record in achieving goals. Consistently exceeded objectives, earned top marks on reviews, and garnered praise from colleagues and clients. Promoted 4 times in just 5 years with Cisco, becoming the first employee to rise that quickly in rank in Enterprise Sales. Generated over $1.8M within 6 months in a 3-state region that previously had the lowest spend in the western space. Organized and facilitated virtual events and dinners for prospective and current customers in the West Region that resulted in re-engagement, bolstered relationships, and highly positive sentiment toward Cisco Systems. Became a “Sales Champion” at Cisco for ranking in the Top 10% of all sellers at Cisco in 2021 and 2022. Achieved 101% of Cloud Security goal and 103% of Endpoint security goal while working with Select Commercial Accounts. Grew the book of business by 360% from the previous quarter while Cloud Security Account Executive for Mid-Market. Achieved 192% of target while Regional Sales Manager and grew business 10-fold, from $85k to $840k in 1 year. Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders that led to repeat business and referrals. Won many awards throughout career, including “Top CSS Seller” from Cisco.