Mike Saia
About Mike Saia
Mike Saia is a Sales Development professional currently working at Cision. He has a diverse background in project management, business development, and media, with notable achievements including the President's Club award and the Department of the United States Army Commander's Award for Public Service.
Title and Current Role
Mike Saia currently works at Cision as a Sales Development professional. In this role, he focuses on prospecting and generating new sales opportunities, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and business development.
Previous Experience at demandDrive
From 2019 to 2024, Mike Saia served as Project Management Team Lead at demandDrive in Waltham, MA. During his five-year tenure, he oversaw the execution and delivery of multiple projects for various clients across different industries and markets. His responsibilities included mentoring and coaching team members, empowering them to grow and excel in their roles.
Career History in Sales and Business Development
Mike Saia has a diverse career history that includes roles in sales and business development. He worked at Centage as a Business Development professional from 2017 to 2018 in Natick, MA, and at Zix Corporation as a Channel Account Manager from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he spent two years at PepsiCo - Frito Lay as a Route Sales Representative in Braintree, MA, from 2012 to 2014.
Early Career and Broadcasting
Mike Saia began his career in broadcasting, working at Entercom as the Director of Promotions for WEEI/WRKO from 2008 to 2012 in Boston, MA. He also studied Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, which provided him with foundational skills in new media, social networking, and customer communication.
Education and Professional Development
Mike Saia is an alumnus of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, where he studied Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. He also attended East Bridgewater High School. His education has equipped him with expertise in CRM, new media, social networking, and effective customer communication.
Awards and Recognitions
Mike Saia received the President's Club Award in 2021 at demandDrive for his outstanding performance and leadership. He is also a recipient of the Department of the United States Army Commander's Award for Public Service for his work as an embedded reporter in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.