PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the appointment of Emily Pirtle, strengthening its sales team in North America.
The hire the company asserts, reaffirms its commitment to delivering best in class support, service and experiences to customers and partners, Pirtle has accepted the newly created role of regional sales manager for TOLA, encompassing Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, which PPDS notes are four key growth markets representing over 3.5 million small businesses and opportunities.
“I feel all roads in my career have led me to this moment. PPDS is part of a globally respected brand, with a legacy of introducing world first and cutting edge technologies,” says Emily Pirtle, regional sales manager, TOLA, PPDS. “What truly stood out to me, though, was the opportunity to work with talented, driven, and genuinely collaborative people. I’m so pleased to be joining the team and to be part of its success.”
With a career spanning over 20 years, Texarkana based Emily Pirtle—a certified Math and Intervention Specialist—brings a diverse set of skills and knowledge to the PPDS North America team, with specialist expertise and leadership experience in sales, account management, client relations, strategic planning, and business development.
PPDS claims that Pirtle also boasts a unique 360-degree understanding of the education market. Having started her career in the classroom as a teacher, she later transitioned into edutech sales, having gained firsthand insight into the challenges schools face and how best to support their needs and advance learning using technology. Pirtle’s previous role at a leading AV integration firm saw her supporting over 45 school districts across Texas and Oklahoma, working with executive leaders and administrators, advising them on hardware, software, AV, network infrastructure, digital signage, and security solutions to directly support student and district success.
Reporting to Bruce Wyrwitzke, director of sales for North America at PPDS, her primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, developing and managing key relationships with integrators, resellers, and customers, identifying new sales opportunities and leads, and collaborating with partners.
