Derek Ginn

About Derek Ginn

As District Sales Manager at Cengage Group, I leverage extensive experience in Higher Education and expertise in data analytics to develop strategies that drive sales growth in collaboration with Account Executives. I cultivate a high-performance, customer-focused team environment that consistently surpasses sales goals while delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance learning and improve client success.Since 2007, I have built extensive experience in Higher Education across multiple areas, including Customer and Technical Support, Digital Solutions, Project Management, Sales, and People Management (since 2018).My performance reviews consistently reflect exceptional results, and I have a proven track record of exceeding sales goals. Most recently, I was honored as District Manager of the Year for the Inside Sales division.I believe that everyone deserves access to quality education supported by innovative, affordable technology. I am passionate about embracing future technological advancements that will shape and improve our world.As a husband and father, I strive to grow every day for my family. Professionally, I am committed to continuous learning and development. Outside of work, I am passionate about running—a pursuit that keeps me physically strong and mentally focused. And yes, I never turn down a great cup of coffee!

Experience

1. District Manager

   Cengage

   Apr 2018 — Present · Independence, KY, US

   Lead a team of Account Executives and sales professionals. Responsible for recruiting and developing talent, creating a strong culture, interpreting and analyzing data while also understanding current trends to best direct selling, implementation, and support.

Education

• Gateway Community & Technical College

  Associate's Degree, Associate of Art (AA)

  2012 — 2014

• Simon Kenton High School

  High School Diploma

• Gateway Community & Technical College

  Associate's Degree, Associate of Science (AS)

  2012 — 2014

• Northern Kentucky University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Informatics

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Testing
• Presentation Skills
• Publishing
• Technical Support
• Editing
• Human Resources
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Project Management
• Content Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Proficient with Technology Products
• Academic Publishing
• Microsoft Excel
• E-Learning
• Teamwork
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Social Media
• Phone Communication
• Leadership
• Strong Communication Skills
• Time Management