FCS Expands Sales Force With a Senior Business Development Executive
Kenneth McGovern to help spearhead sales initiatives in North America
June 19, 2012 - FCS Computer Systems, a leading comprehensive hospitality solutions provider, announces the addition of seasoned sales executive, Kenneth McGovern , as National Sales Director. McGovern officially began his work with FCS on June 15th and is based in New Hampshire, just outside of Boston.
Operating as National Sales Director, McGovern will focus primarily on the sale of FCS solutions to individual hotels and hotel management companies in, but not limited to, the eastern United States. He is also responsible for the creation of new strategic partnerships with key vendors and distributers.
McGovern comes to FCS with nearly 20 years of sales experience. His expertise lies in account development and portfolio management as well as strategic business, market and sales planning. In his most recent position at Infor Hospitality, McGovern oversaw a multi-million dollar customer base while developing new business and managing a national sales team. He has also worked with hospitality technology companies such as Newmarket International and Daylight Software, who was later acquired by Newmarket. McGovern holds a Bachelors of Arts in Communications from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. He is currently learning to speak conversational Spanish as a second language.
“Kenneth's vast knowledge of technology sales into the hospitality industry will add to FCS' strength in the Americas. We are pleased to be working with someone of his caliber,” says Cris Davidson, senior director of the Americas for FCS. “As FCS focuses on deeper penetration in North America, Kenneth's previous relationships and regard as a trusted advisor in the hotel software industry will undoubtedly be a catalyst for growth.”
FCS offers a wide range of hotel software solutions to aid in hotel operations, revenue generation and customer experience. Speaking to why he joined forces with FCS, McGovern shares, “FCS has multiple development partners and can provide interface capabilities for more solution set up front, therefor providing a tremendous cost savings for hotels. They are also forward thinking, providing on-site and cloud-based software along with mobile apps. For these reasons and more I am eager to introduce my industry contacts to FCS products.”
When McGovern is not travelling for work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He and his family are outdoor enthusiasts, taking to any activity on the snow or water. McGovern also has a passion for golf.
Hoteliers in North America can connect with McGovern on LinkedIn. For more information on the comprehensive FCS suite of hospitality technology product solutions, please visit www.fcscs.com.
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