Analyst Profile
Melissa Hilbert
Sr Director Analyst
5 years at Gartner
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26 years industry experience
SC USA
Roles and Responsibilities
Melissa Hilbert is a Senior Director at Gartner in the Applications and Software Engineering Group. Ms. Hilbert is responsible for the Sales Enablement agenda within the Digital Commerce and CRM Sales Technology KI which includes a market guide. The technology includes sales content, training and coaching. She is also responsible for Sales Performance Management (SPM). She has extensive knowledge of SPM systems and processes including sales incentive compensation, quota management and territory management. She has additional expertise and digital adoption solutions. She also covers SFA/CRM tools around adoption and usage and high-level strategy.
Melissa Hilbert's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Panel Discussion: Remain Customer-Centric While Reopening
15 June 2020
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
Background
Previous Experience
Ms. Hilbert has more than 21 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining Gartner, she served as the WW Director of Sales Enablement for sales and presales at IBM where she educated direct and indirect sellers and presales resources, guiding them with best practices for sales execution, industry knowledge and best practices. Prior to IBM, she worked as a Solutions Consultant and managed the presales process with several ICM vendors. She has directed the enablement efforts worldwide for sales performance management for sales and tech sales including face-to-face, one-on-one and virtual training. Education imparted encompassed industry knowledge and best practices as well as a focus on sales execution.
Professional Background
Harte-Hanks, Presales and Engagement Manager, 11 years
IBM, Director, Worldwide Sales Enablement - Sales Performance Management, 4 years
Xactly Corporation, Sr. Solutions Consultant, SPM, 6 years
Industry Awards/Accolades
Inspiring Thought Leader of The Year 2020 - WalkMe Realize
Education
B.S., With Distinction, Marketing and Communications, Babson College
Languages
English
