Zach Blakeslee

Background

About Zach Blakeslee

With 8 years in deal desk and sales strategy roles, I have adeptly blended analytical proficiency with strategic foresight to provide actionable insights and solutions that bolster business competitiveness. My specialization lies in driving margin expansion and optimizing deal management through strategic financial support. In my current role, I offer guidance to Sales Strategy and Programs leadership, manage F5's Deal Modeling Tool, and provide expert consultation on high impact deals to improve long-term revenue. Leveraging my expertise in financial modeling and sales dynamics, I develop strategies to maximize profitability and ensure sustained success. Technical Keywords: • Sales Operations: Ad Hoc Data Analysis, Business Processes Mapping, Project Management, Strategic Analysis and Planning, Process Improvement, Data Mining, Data Interpretation, Operational Reports, Reporting Tools, Risk Management, and Business Forecasting. • Deal Desk: Pricing and Discounting, Contract Negotiation, Exception Approvals, Complex Deal Evaluation, Data Driven Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Financial Analysis. • Software Systems: Salesforce, Tableau, Smartsheet, Advanced Excel, SQL, CPQ, Xappex, ChatGPT, Microsoft Office, Suite, and Google Workplace Suite. • Customer Coverage: Enterprise, Government, Financial Services, Service Provider, and Technology.