Maria Eliza Spivey
About Maria Eliza Spivey
Maria Eliza Spivey serves as the Sr. Program Manager for Sales Enablement at Medallia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in sales training and enablement, with previous roles at SAS, PepsiCo, and Valassis.
Work at Medallia
Maria Eliza Spivey has been serving as the Senior Program Manager for Sales Enablement at Medallia since 2021. In this role, she has successfully implemented the Command of the Message Sales Methodology training for Commercial Sellers across EMEA, NA, and LATAM regions. Additionally, she established Medallia University, a strategic learning hub designed to develop future leaders and enhance the skills of revenue employees. Her contributions focus on improving sales training and enablement within the organization.
Previous Experience at SAS
Prior to her current role, Maria worked at SAS for two years as a Global Sales Training Operations Specialist from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she was responsible for developing training programs that supported sales operations. Before that, she served as an Account Executive for Retail and Manufacturing at SAS from 2016 to 2018, where she focused on driving sales and managing client relationships.
Career at PepsiCo
Maria Eliza Spivey worked at PepsiCo as a District Sales Leader from 2012 to 2016. In this role, she managed sales operations and strategies within her district in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her experience at PepsiCo contributed to her understanding of sales dynamics and leadership in a competitive market.
Education and Expertise
Maria studied at North Carolina State University, where she earned two degrees from 2007 to 2012. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both business and communication, which supports her roles in sales enablement and training.
Initiatives in Sales Enablement
Throughout her career, Maria has developed and led a bi-weekly continuous learning series that covers essential sales skills, product knowledge, processes, and sales tools. This initiative reflects her commitment to ongoing professional development and her focus on enhancing the capabilities of sales teams.