Matthew Oakley
About Matthew Oakley
Matthew Oakley serves as the Head of Sales EMEA at Achievers, where he leads a team focused on expanding the company's presence in the region. With extensive experience in sales management across various organizations, he has played a significant role in targeting enterprise and national clients.
Current Role at Achievers
Matthew Oakley serves as the Head of Sales EMEA at Achievers, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he reports directly to the Managing Director, EMEA, which indicates a significant level of responsibility. Oakley leads a team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Account Executives, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. He has been instrumental in expanding Achievers' presence in the EMEA region by targeting Enterprise and National clients across the UK, BENELUX, NORDICS, and Germany. Additionally, he plays a key role in developing strategies to grow Achievers' focus on small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) within the EMEA region.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Matthew Oakley has extensive experience in sales management across various organizations. He worked at Croner, a Wolters Kluwer business, as Divisional Sales Manager from 2011 to 2013 and later as National Sales Manager from 2013 to 2014. His tenure at ADP included roles as Vice President Sales - Major Accounts for eight months in 2015 and as Client Sales Manager for eight months in 2014. Oakley also held the position of Senior Director - Client Sales at SAP Concur from 2019 to 2020, following his role as Director - Client Sales at the same company from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Matthew Oakley studied at Bradford College, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Organisation Studies with a classification of 2:1 from 1997 to 2000. Prior to this, he attended Calder High School, achieving GCSEs and A Levels from 1988 to 1995. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in sales and management.
Early Career and Development
Matthew Oakley's early career includes significant roles that contributed to his development in sales. He worked at ProspectSoft as Channel Manager from 2002 to 2006 and later as UK Sales Manager from 2007 to 2011. He also served as New Business Sales Manager at Castrum from 2016 to 2017. These positions helped him build a diverse skill set and gain valuable experience in various aspects of sales management.