Koka Sexton

Koka Sexton

Senior Manager, Social Marketing, Sales Solutions, LinkedIn

Koka Sexton

Koka Sexton is one of the most recognized social experts in the technology industry. He was recently named #1 on a list of the most influential social sales people in the world.  

With ten-plus years of sales experience and a passion for social media, Koka has become an evangelist for social selling, a topic that he promotes through global speaking engagements and customer trainings. His expertise extends beyond his knowledge of social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media into his skill at employing them to drive lead generation, create new opportunities, and engage customers.  

In his current role at LinkedIn, Koka acts as the content manager and social voice of the Sales Solutions group through his personal updates, writing the sales blog, and managing the Sales Solutions Twitter profile and YouTube channel. His focus is on sales productivity, LinkedIn insights and best practices for sales professionals to learn from.

Sessions

  • Ralf VonSosen Koka Sexton Tom Eggemeier Meagen Eisenberg

    Thursday, September 18, 2014 2:45pm - 3:25pm

    Sales & Marketing, A New Partnership Fueled by Social Networks and Media

    • Ralf VonSosen, Head of Marketing, Sales Solutions, LinkedIn
    • Koka Sexton, Senior Manager, Social Marketing, Sales Solutions, LinkedIn
    • Tom Eggemeier, Chief Customer Officer & EVP Global Sales, Genesys
    • Meagen Eisenberg, Vice President – Demand Generation, DocuSign

    Ralston Ballroom

    Social networking and real-time access to connections, insights and information has changed the sales and marketing game. Marketing and sales silos are coming down in favour of new, collaborative buyer engagement. Sales and marketing teams that embrace social selling and work together at every stage of the buyers’ journey are being rewarded with stronger pipelines and greater revenue performance. This session defines the new rules of social marketing and selling—a partnership.