Colleen Reeder Hopkins
About Colleen Reeder Hopkins
Colleen Reeder Hopkins serves as the Director of Current Client Sales at Planet DDS, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in software sales and a strong background in managing sales pipelines, she has worked with various companies in the technology sector throughout her career.
Work at Planet DDS
Colleen Reeder Hopkins serves as the Director of Current Client Sales at Planet DDS since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing relationships with existing clients and enhancing their experience with the company's dental practice management software. Her position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and she operates in a remote capacity. Her responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and ensuring client satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Sales
Prior to her current role, Colleen Reeder Hopkins worked at Zoom Video Communications as an Account Executive for SMB Vast from 2020 to 2022. She also held the position of Inside Sales Manager at Envista Holdings Corporation from 2018 to 2020. Her career includes various sales roles at companies such as Cox Media, Inspired eLearning, NCR Corporation, and Cartera Commerce, showcasing her extensive background in sales management.
Education and Expertise
Colleen Reeder Hopkins studied at Louisiana State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications in 1993. She furthered her education at The Wharton School, completing an Executive Education Course in 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing sales pipelines, enterprise contract negotiation, and strategic planning within technology-focused B2B sales.
Sales Skills and Specializations
Colleen Reeder Hopkins possesses a range of skills in sales forecasting, analytics, and reporting. She has experience in software sales across multiple domains, including SaaS, Cyber Security, eLearning, and Dental Practice Management. Her proficiency extends to managing sales operations for enterprise, mid-market, and SMB clients, as well as building sales teams from the ground up.
Long-Term Career in Sales Management
Colleen Reeder Hopkins has a long-standing career in sales management, beginning in 1994 with YP, The Real Yellow Pages®, where she worked for 12 years in various roles. Her career trajectory includes significant positions at Thomas Net and RentPath, LLC, demonstrating her sustained commitment to the sales profession and her ability to adapt to different industries and market needs.