Gary Silva
About Gary Silva
Gary Silva serves as the Director of Inside Sales at Gannett and has extensive experience in sales management across various companies. He has held significant roles at Nextiva, Valet Waste, and several other organizations, demonstrating a strong track record in generating substantial business growth.
Current Role at Gannett
Gary Silva serves as the Director of Inside Sales at Gannett, a position he has held since 2019. He operates out of McLean, Virginia, where he oversees the inside sales team. His responsibilities include developing sales strategies, managing sales operations, and driving revenue growth for the organization.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Gary Silva worked at Nextiva as an Inside Sales Manager starting in 2020. He also held the position of Regional Sales Manager at Valet Waste, LLC for nine months in 2018. His extensive background includes roles at Shopperlocal, Hibu, TCF Bank, Adcorp Media Group, Community Banks of Colorado, and Inmark Media Group, where he managed sales teams and developed client relationships.
Education and Expertise
Gary Silva studied at the University of Southern California, where he earned a degree in Public Policy and Management from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in sales management and strategic planning, which he applies in his various roles throughout his career.
Recognitions and Achievements
Gary Silva has received multiple accolades for his performance in sales. He was recognized as 'The Regional Sales Manager of the Year' by AdCorp Media Group for generating $1,000,000 of net new business in his first year. Additionally, he built a Sales Development Representative (SDR) team that created a $3.2 million sales funnel within 90 days. He has also been a recipient of the Presidents Club award at three different organizations.