Benjamin Crawford

About Benjamin Crawford

From the classroom and community to the boardroom and bottom line my career has been all about connecting with people, understanding their needs, and creating powerful, solutions-oriented conversations.I began my professional journey as a teacher and social worker, roles that taught me how to truly listen, empathize, and communicate with individuals from every walk of life. These experiences built the foundation for my transition into tech sales, where the human element is just as critical as the data behind every decision.Today, I’m a multi-award-winning Account Executive and Account Manager, known for my ability to build trust, uncover complex business pains, and deliver compelling presentations that marry storytelling with data visualization. Whether I’m working cross-functionally with internal teams or presenting a strategy to the C-suite, I bring clarity, confidence, and energy to every conversation.My approach to sales is rooted in methodology and molded by experience. I\'m certified in just about every sales methodology and have taken the most impactful elements of Sandler, MEDDIC, Challenger, Solution Selling, Value Selling, etc. to build a refined and proven path to revenue growth, one that’s consultative, scalable, and rooted in delivering real business outcomes.I’m deeply analytical, but I never lose sight of the people behind the numbers. I thrive in collaborative environments where strategy and execution intersect, and I’m passionate about helping organizations solve real problems with tailored solutions.Let’s connect if you’re interested in high-integrity sales leadership, team-driven success, and storytelling through data that drives results.

Experience

1. Inside Sales Manager

   Avaya

   Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Avaya is the leader in creating customer relationships that build enterprise value.We help large global organizations transform the contact center from a tool for surface-level interaction to the center for customer connection. • Gained expertise in the UCaaS market, strengthening my sales and negotiation skills.

Education

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Political Science, International/Global Studies

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Program Management
• Data Mining
• Research
• Gis
• Interviews
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Training
• Social Influence
• Resume Writing
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Public Speaking
• Thought Leadership
• Event Planning
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Policy Analysis
• Case Management
• Pattern Recognition
• Nonprofits
• Referrals
• Case Managment
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Internet
• Gis Analysis
• Databases
• Microsoft Office
• Influential