Enterprise SaaS Veteran Eric Kent to Lead ATS' Global Sales and Market Development Teams

    PROVO, UT, January 13, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- International e-commerce and logistics company ATS (Access Technology Solutions, www.accessts.com) proudly announces the addition of Eric Kent to its fast-growing global operations team. Eric is now serving as the firm's new Sr. Vice President of Sales & Business Development.

Eric was an early e-Business pioneer who has developed and sold industry leading enterprise-class hosted SaaS solutions alongside many of the best and brightest minds in Silicon Valley. A veteran cloud software executive, Eric's proven leadership skills have helped global technology titans including Ariba, i2 Technologies, Salesforce and SAP build nimble sales teams that have consistently exceeded client revenue and growth objectives.

Eric will assist ATS' clients navigate a rapidly transforming world of international retail, one characterized by global supply chains, cross-border distribution complexities, rapidly evolving business models and an increasingly dynamic software service and solutions environment. To thrive, tomorrow's winning retailers and distance sellers must couple operational excellence with a strategic commitment to improve the cross-border customer shopping experience across a proliferating array of digital touchpoints.

"Eric's expertise delivering enterprise and mid-market clients the ideal Saas environment was a huge selling point for us as we looked for a proven leader to accelerate our international sales and market development initiatives. But what really jumped out was his recent experience helping large global consumer product brands connect with digitally-savvy international consumers," said Chris Boyle, ATS' co-founder & CEO. "We know the future of retail is all about delivering the right shopping experience at the right time for the right international customer. The future is now and Eric will help our prospects and clients grow by extending their reach to new global audiences."

"Shopper engagement on a global scale is more than just another buzz word for our digital retail and direct-to-consumer clients. We know winning globally today requires more than strong international ecommerce technology and global logistical expertise," added Tak Wakimoto, ATS' co-founder & VP of Account Services. "Eric understands that tomorrow's winners need to deliver a 360 degree experience that engages new international customers and performs seamlessly throughout checkout, across international borders, during last-mile delivery and after the sale customer care. We're thrilled to have an expert in B-to-C and B-to-B commerce solutions on board."

Eric noted ATS' strategic vision, industry leadership and commitment to its community as key reasons for joining the team. "It's no secret that the huge global online sales opportunity is driving the consolidation of the international ecommerce platform sector and ATS has emerged as an industry leader. I see in ATS many of the qualities, skills and expertise that I saw in other companies that are now proven enterprise partners in executive suites around the world. I am really excited to have the opportunity to tackle international expansion challenges on behalf of ATS' clients. I also look forward to working with a team that has dedicated so much time and financial support to Utah's civic community."

Kent will accelerate global sales growth for ATS' fast-growing client portfolio of direct selling, online retail and direct-to-consumer brands. As Sr. Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Kent will figure prominently in ATS' plans to significantly increase the reach and impact of their international sales and logistics offerings. In recent years, ATS has expanded its reach beyond Japan and other established markets in Asia and Europe. ATS now operates new proprietary shipping lanes into Australia, China, Canada and other key emerging international markets that are increasingly high-demand destinations for U.S. exporters. ATS also operates Goopping, its international online consumer goods marketplace and concierge cross-border buying service.

ATS has been included in the top 10 of Utah's 50 fastest-growing companies since 2007. ATS has been featured in the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. since 2009.

Access Technology Solutions (ATS) is the leading international commerce, sales and logistics partner for the direct selling and digital commerce industry, helping some of the markets biggest consumer product names expand overseas faster and with less risk and investment. ATS's B-to-C and B-to-B solution sets offer retailers and distance sellers a simple, low risk way to sell and distribute products profitably into international markets at significantly lower costs and with demonstratively higher levels of client satisfaction.

With the ATS Global Access logistics portal, ATS clients can tap into a world class network of logistics partners that offer both direct shipping from the US and global, in-country warehousing. In addition, ATS provides direct-to-consumer and retail brands with the ATS Distributor Portal , a service that combines native language websites, customer support, order capture and local payment methods. The ATS Goopping division (www.goopping.com) lets international online shoppers purchase products from their favorite US online retailer and get their orders shipped straight to their door.

For more information about how ATS help your international sales growth, please contact Eric Kent ([email protected]) at 877-811-8108.

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