Steve Kirkbride

Steve Kirkbride is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in enterprise sales and business development across a variety of sectors. Currently serving as the Enterprise Sales Manager for EMEA at Purple since July 2019, Steve is responsible for driving both direct and channel-led sales initiatives. Previous roles include serving as a Client Partner and Business Development Partner at IMS EVOLVE, where the focus was on fostering long-term client relationships and expanding business opportunities. Steve's long tenure at BT included positions such as Head of Strategic Sales Programmes, Global Account Director, and Business Development Manager, where contributions led to significant revenue growth and successful partnerships. Steve's career began at Tesco, where roles spanned supply chain management and marketing over a period of 14 years. Educational qualifications include A Levels in English and Sociology from The Heath Specialist Technology College.