Alicia A. Bales
AI & Data Transformation in Manufacturing | Enterprise Sales at Salesforce
- Role
- Named Account Director, Manufacturing & Distribution at Salesforce
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alicia A. Bales
I’m a sales professional operating at the intersection of business strategy, data, and AI. I work with manufacturing leaders to turn AI from a concept into a competitive advantage — translating business challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions across complex enterprise environments. With a background in multi-cloud solution selling, I lead executive conversations that connect AI, data strategy, and operational transformation to real business outcomes. I’m currently deepening my expertise in data management through DATAVERSITY, building on my MBA and sales training, with a focus on becoming a trusted advisor in an increasingly AI-first world.
Experience
Named Account Director, Manufacturing & Distribution
Mar 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Enterprise seller managing 7 named accounts across manufacturing and distribution companies in the Central region, driving full-cycle sales execution, account strategy, and forecasting.Led executive discovery to uncover business priorities and operational challenges, translating insights into tailored digital transformation strategies with a focus on AI, data, and Agentforce-driven automation. Facilitated workshops to align stakeholders on future-state solutions and expand opportunities.Acted as the quarterback across internal teams, coordinating solution engineers, product specialists, and leadership to drive deal strategy and execution. Built strong relationships with C-suite stakeholders to navigate complex decision processes and position multi-cloud and AI-powered solutions.Maintained pipeline health by identifying risks early, driving deal momentum, and implementing recovery strategies for stalled or at-risk opportunities.
Education
DePaul University
Bachlor's of Science in Business, Management Honors - Entrepreneurship
Kellogg Executive Education
Professional Certificate, Sales
DePaul Driehaus College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Leadership and Change Management
Skills
- Cosmetology
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