Sure Business expands sales team with tech expert hire

Sure Business has expanded its sales team, hiring Karis Blackwell as Business Account Director. Karis brings a wealth of experience, having worked for both Microsoft and Cisco, two of Sure Business’ most prominent partners.

Karis’ appointment is reflective of Sure Business’ continued aim to provide the residents of the Crown Dependencies with a slick, full-service ICT offering. Sure is committed to providing its clients with a specialised, bespoke service that actively caters to their needs; pitching the best products and solutions for them. Karis will be essential in forging the relationships and gaining that vital understanding of each businesses’ needs.

With a varied career in ICT sales roles, Karis has a strong understanding of businesses’ digital requirements ranging from SMEs to multi-national organisations. Having been instrumental in Microsoft’s global marketing strategy to promote the launch of Office 365 and overseeing recruitment for Cisco, Karis is highly knowledgeable of Sure’s suite of products: from modern workplace solutions to networking products.

Group Professional Services Director at Sure, Nick Toon said: “Karis is a well-regarded ICT professional with impressive experience under her belt. Sure Business constantly tries to improve and give our clients the best ICT service in the Channel Islands and I am confident that Karis will help us on this journey. I am pleased to welcome her to the team and look forward to introducing her to our clients.”

Karis said: “I am looking forward to understanding the needs of my clients across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. I firmly believe in forging powerful relationships and getting to know what my clients’ business needs are, tailoring my approach to recommending new products and solutions.

“I am excited to add value to an already established organisation like Sure Business and leverage my past experience in ICT product delivery”.