Corey Ray
About Corey Ray
Corey Ray is an Enterprise Sales Director at Veeam Software, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales leadership, having held various positions at companies such as ExaGrid, Sirius Computer Solutions, and Quorum.
Current Role as Enterprise Sales Director
Corey Ray serves as the Enterprise Sales Director at Veeam Software, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing enterprise sales strategies and initiatives. He leads weekly, monthly, and quarterly activities through Salesforce, collaborating with Directors and Account Executives to drive sales performance. Corey sets quarterly goals aimed at achieving over 100% of the year-end target, demonstrating a focus on measurable outcomes and sales effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Veeam Software
Corey Ray has held multiple positions at Veeam Software. He worked as the Director of Sales for SLED US from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on sales strategies for state and local government and education sectors. Following this role, he served as Vice President of Sales - SLED from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Veeam Software highlights his expertise in sales leadership within the software industry.
Career Background in Sales
Corey Ray has extensive experience in sales across various organizations. He worked at Sirius Computer Solutions as a Senior Client Executive from 2004 to 2011 and later as National Sales Manager for Telecom Services from 2001 to 2004. His experience also includes roles at ExaGrid, where he served as Area Vice President of Sales from 2016 to 2019 and Area Sales Manager from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he held sales director positions at Quorum and Xsigo Systems, the latter being acquired by Oracle.
Education and Expertise
Corey Ray studied at the University of Florida, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his career in sales. He specializes in Enterprise Accounts, Commercial Space, SLED, and Channel Sales. His expertise is complemented by his application of PPI leadership principles, which emphasize being Passionate, Purposeful, and Inspirational in his approach to sales and team management.
Sales Leadership and Networking
Corey Ray maintains a large network of colleagues focused on achieving top performance within their respective companies. He actively works with the Channel to enhance brand and VAR awareness, demonstrating a commitment to building relationships that foster business growth. His leadership style is characterized by a focus on collaboration and goal achievement.