Koka Sexton

Koka Sexton

Senior Manager, Social Marketing, Sales Solutions, LinkedIn

Koka Sexton

Koka Sexton is one of the most recognised 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

  • Wednesday, October 29, 2014 2:20pm - 3:00pm

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

    Social selling has changed the sales and marketing process in companies of all sizes. Marketing and sales silos are coming down in favour of new, collaborative ways to improve customer 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.