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Ben Wagner Joins Mortar AI as New Sales Director
Wed, 5th Jul 2023

Mortar AI, a frontrunner in Marketing Automation Platforms, has recently heralded the appointment of Ben Wagner as their new Sales Director. Wagner is an industry stalwart with an illustrious career and an impeccable record in driving revenue growth through innovative sales strategies.

Before joining Mortar AI, Wagner has had an impressive run in the technology and media industries, holding several senior positions. In his previous role, he was the Sales Operations Manager and Global Product Lead at Skyfii, an international technology company specializing in data intelligence and communications, where he "spearheaded prospecting process improvements, executed successful marketing campaigns, and achieved global revenue targets." His tenure as Sales Director at Booodl, a retail-focused mobile and web app, witnessed staggering success, including a notable spike in the annual recurring revenue within the first year. Wagner's rich experience also encompasses his time as the Commercial Director at Tapit Media and Business Development Director at oOh!Media, where he played a crucial role in launching pioneering products and driving revenue growth.

“I am thrilled to join Mortar AI and lead the sales efforts of such an innovative SaaS company," Wagner comments. He went on to add, "Mortar AI is leading the charge in transforming the media industry with its cutting-edge Marketing Automation Platform (MAP), empowering the growth of small to medium-sized agencies. Mortar AI enables these agencies to unlock new and lucrative revenue streams by granting access to groundbreaking technology previously out of reach. I am committed to leveraging my experience and expertise to propel Mortar AI’s success and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Wagner's responsibilities as the Sales Director will encompass formulating and executing strategic sales initiatives, spearheading revenue growth, and broadening the company’s customer base. His extensive understanding of sales processes and market dynamics is expected to bolster Mortar AI's position as an industry leader.

Grant Baker, CEO/Founder of Mortar AI, expressed his enthusiasm saying, “We are delighted to welcome Ben Wagner to our team as our new Sales Director. His extensive experience, proven track record, and leadership skills make him the ideal candidate to lead our sales efforts. With Ben’s guidance, we are confident Mortar AI will continue to thrive and achieve new heights.”

Nilan Mihindukulasooriya, Founder of Mortar AI, mirrored the sentiment, asserting that Wagner's appointment is an “exciting milestone for Mortar AI.” His exceptional performance history is anticipated to spearhead Mortar AI’s continued growth in the AI solutions market.