Travis Worden

About Travis Worden

Proven track record as a Partner Account Manager/ Channel Account Manager, I specialize in driving business growth and cultivating long-term relationships within the IT industry. At Pure Storage, I manage a diverse partner ecosystem across multiple states, collaborating with key VARs, system integrators, and strategic alliances to promote innovative all-flash storage solutions. I have successfully led partner onboarding, developed strategic business plans, and executed sales and marketing campaigns to consistently meet and exceed revenue targets.My background in business development, account management, and solution selling has enabled me to work seamlessly with internal teams and external partners to deliver tailored IT solutions. I am highly skilled at building strong, lasting client relationships, presenting sales proposals, and crafting solutions that align with customer goals to deliver maximum value. Whether it’s engaging with partners or directly supporting customers, I am committed to driving results and fostering growth through collaboration and strategic alignment.

Experience

1. Channel Account Manager

   Pure Storage

   Feb 2018 — Present · Overland Park, KS, US

   As a Partner Account Manager at Pure Storage, I manage a diverse partner ecosystem across a four-state territory (KS, MO, NE, and Southern IL), including technology integrators, VARs, and strategic alliances. I promote Pure Storage’s all-flash storage solutions, spanning On-Prem, Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and As-a-Service offerings.Lead partner onboarding, development, and relationship management to drive growth and performance.Build and execute joint business plans, sales programs, marketing campaigns, and account mapping sessions to meet revenue and performance goals.Strengthen partner engagement by driving brand awareness, increasing mindshare, and fostering long-term loyalty through consistent communication and collaboration.Enable partner Sales and Engineering teams by delivering training on Pure’s value proposition, market differentiation, and technical capabilities.Collaborate closely with key alliance partners such as Veeam, Cohesity, Cisco, Rubrik, Commvault, NVIDIA, and Veronis to maximize joint opportunities and solution integration.

Education

• Kansas State University

  Bachelor of Science, Marketing and International Business

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Vb.net
• Networking
• Business Analysis
• Talent Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Enterprise Software
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Information Technology
• Business Intelligence
• Analysis Services
• IT Service Management
• Account Management
• San
• Cloud Computing
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cisco Technologies
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Ssrs
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sharepoint
• New Business Development
• Ssas
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Strategic Planning
• Hiring
• Ssis
• Recruiting
• Project Management
• Databases
• Managed Services
• Integration
• Visio
• Vmware
• Technical Recruiting