Summary
Ben Pleasant is an experienced Account Manager specialising in helping commercial organisations extract actionable insight from their existing data by adding a geographic dimension through the ArcGIS platform. With nine years working across Esri UK and prior sales-geoscience roles in the oil & gas sector, he blends domain knowledge in geology and geography with practical experience in spatial analytics for industries from insurance and retail to AEC and environmental science. Ben excels at translating sector-specific challenges into collaborative GIS solutions, guiding customers through their GIS journey and connecting them to professional services, training, and data. He is comfortable managing projects end-to-end— from technical presentations and tender bids to contract negotiation and post-sale support—bringing a client-focused, consultative sales approach. Based in Toddington, England, he combines technical literacy in spatial tools with a knack for spotting market gaps and new opportunities that clients might otherwise overlook.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology and Geography, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology and Geography at The University of Birmingham