Mike Sommers
About Mike Sommers
Mike Sommers is a Regional Sales Director at VertexOne, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in sales leadership, having held positions at several companies including OSG, Papaya, and Oracle, and possesses expertise in go-to-market planning and sales revenue growth.
Current Role at VertexOne
Mike Sommers serves as the Regional Sales Director at VertexOne, a position he has held since 2023. He operates out of San Diego, California, where he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and driving revenue growth within the region. His role involves implementing effective sales processes and optimizing customer relationship management systems to enhance overall performance.
Previous Experience at OSG
Before joining VertexOne, Mike Sommers worked at OSG as the Director of Sales from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he focused on developing sales strategies and managing client relationships to drive business growth. His tenure at OSG contributed to his extensive experience in sales leadership.
Sales Leadership at Papaya
Mike Sommers held the position of Director of Sales at Papaya from 2019 to 2020, where he operated in the Greater Los Angeles Area. His responsibilities included leading sales initiatives and enhancing customer engagement strategies, which helped establish a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in sales management.
Education and Expertise
Mike Sommers studied at Portland State University - School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from 2002 to 2006. He possesses expertise in go-to-market planning and execution, focusing on strategizing and implementing plans for new products or services. Additionally, he has a strong background in sales enablement and specializes in sales revenue growth.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Mike Sommers has held various sales and leadership positions. He worked as the Regional Sales Director at InvoiceCloud, Inc. from 2022 to 2023, and served as an Application Sales Manager at Oracle from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes a role as Director of Finance & Acquisitions at Wireless Capital Partners from 2007 to 2009, showcasing his diverse background in sales and finance.