Jessica Samuels, MBA
About Jessica Samuels, MBA
Jessica Samuels, MBA, serves as the Global Partner Sales and Marketing Enablement Manager at Poly, bringing extensive experience in product management and business development from her previous roles at ScanSource and Securematics, Inc.
Current Role at Poly
Jessica Samuels serves as the Global Partner Sales and Marketing Enablement Manager at Poly, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing partner sales strategies and marketing initiatives. Her responsibilities include developing training programs and resources to empower partners, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in a competitive market.
Previous Experience at ScanSource
Jessica Samuels has extensive experience at ScanSource, where she held multiple positions from 2012 to 2018. She began as an Associate Product Manager - Professional Intern, then progressed to Associate Product Manager, and later served as Vendor Business Manager and Vendor Business Development Manager for the Mitel - East Region. Her roles involved product management, vendor relations, and business development, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the distribution process.
Experience at Securematics, Inc.
From 2019 to 2020, Jessica worked as a Business Development Manager for Ruckus at Securematics, Inc. During her tenure, she focused on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. This role further enhanced her skills in business development and relationship management within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Jessica Samuels holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Clemson University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Sales Emphasis from the same institution. Prior to her studies at Clemson, she completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration/Accounting Option at Brookdale Community College. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in sales and marketing.
Skills and Expertise
Jessica possesses a range of skills that enhance her professional capabilities. She specializes in distribution process management and employs a consultative approach to improve ROI, conversion, and sales. Additionally, she has experience in training, developing, and mentoring staff and project teams. Her proficiency with advanced software tools, including MS Dynamics, SharePoint, SAP, PowerBI, Cognos, Sitecore, and Zautomate Riversand PIM System, supports her effectiveness in managing vendor-focused projects.