Christina Alex

Director of Commercial Sales | Building High-Performance Cybersecurity Teams | DNS Security | DDI | Network Automation | Infoblox

Greater Chicago Area

About

Experience

  • Director of Commercial Sales, Central Region at Infoblox
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Lead commercial sales strategy across the Central region, helping organizations modernize network infrastructure and strengthen security posture through DNS security and DDI. Key focus areas: • Driving new logo acquisition across enterprise and mid-market accounts • Building and developing high-performance commercial sales teams • Expanding partner and channel relationships to accelerate growth • Helping customers secure and automate critical network infrastructure Results Focus: • Expanded regional pipeline and new logo growth • Strengthened channel ecosystem across strategic partners • Positioned Infoblox as a strategic security platform within customer environments

  • Regional Sales Director (Illinois and Wisconsin) at Varonis
    Apr 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Led regional sales strategy across Illinois and Wisconsin, responsible for driving revenue growth, new logo acquisition, and expansion within existing accounts. Managed a team of account executives and partnered closely with channel, marketing, and technical resources to deliver cybersecurity solutions that addressed critical enterprise risk. Key responsibilities and impact: • Owned regional revenue performance, forecasting, and pipeline development across enterprise and mid-market accounts • Built and developed high-performing sales teams focused on new logo acquisition and strategic account expansion • Led complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with CISOs, CIOs, and security leaders • Strengthened partner and channel ecosystem to expand market reach and accelerate deal velocity • Collaborated with marketing on regional events, demand generation campaigns, and executive briefings • Drove adoption of cybersecurity platforms addressing insider threats, data security, and threat detection Leadership focus: • Coaching and developing sales talent • Establishing disciplined pipeline management and forecasting practices • Building long-term customer relationships and executive trust

  • Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Area Sales Manager- Chicago (Illinois Commercial)
      May 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr

    • Account Manager
      Dec 2020 - May 2021 · 6 mos

    • Territory Manager
      Sep 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Verizon Business Markets (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Partner Sales Manager - IL, KY, MO & KS Verizon Business Markets
      Aug 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Client Executive
      Apr 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Client Services Manager at XO Communications
    Mar 2008 - Apr 2017 · 9 yrs 2 mos