Jake Kitchen
About Jake Kitchen
Jake Kitchen serves as the Sales Director for EMEA (Enterprise) at Emburse, where he has significantly increased sales performance. With a background in coaching and sport science, he effectively leads his sales team to drive revenue growth in the enterprise segment.
Work at Emburse
Jake Kitchen has been serving as Sales Director - EMEA (Enterprise) at Emburse since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding market share within the enterprise segment across the EMEA region. Prior to this position, he worked as Sales Director - EMEA (Corporate) at Emburse from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he achieved a significant sales performance increase from 73.29% to 179% in the last quarter of FY22 after being promoted or given a new target.
Education and Expertise
Jake Kitchen studied at Nottingham Trent University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Coaching & Sport Science from 2009 to 2012. He also attended Oaklands College, achieving a BTEC National Diploma in Sports Science and Business Management from 2007 to 2009. His educational background in coaching and sport science contributes to his ability to lead and motivate sales teams effectively.
Background
Before joining Emburse, Jake Kitchen held various positions in sales and business development. He worked as a Senior Sales Executive at Emburse Certify from 2018 to 2021 and as a Senior Sales Executive at PatSnap for six months in 2018. Additionally, he served as a Business Development Manager at evvnt from 2015 to 2016 and as a Sponsorship Sales Manager at IQPC Exchange from 2016 to 2018. His early career included a role as a Recruitment Consultant in the medical devices sector.
Coaching Experience
Jake Kitchen has a strong background in coaching, having worked as the Head DPP Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leicester Tigers from 2012 to 2013. This experience in sports coaching enhances his leadership skills and ability to motivate his sales teams in a corporate environment.