Corey Sommers
About Corey Sommers
Corey Sommers serves as the Head of Product Marketing at ArangoDB, where he has worked since 2023. With over 25 years of experience in high-tech B2B sales and marketing, he has held various leadership roles, including Co-Founder and CEO of Enableocity and has co-authored two books on sales enablement.
Work at ArangoDB
Corey Sommers serves as the Head of Product Marketing at ArangoDB, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads product marketing initiatives and focuses on positioning the company as a leader in graph database technology. His responsibilities include developing marketing strategies that bridge the gap between marketing and sales, ensuring alignment across teams to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in Product Marketing and Sales Enablement
Prior to joining ArangoDB, Corey Sommers held various leadership roles in product marketing and sales enablement. He was the Co-Founder and CEO of Enableocity from 2020 to 2022. He also served as Head of Sales Enablement at Imply for 11 months and as Head of Field Enablement at StreamSets Inc. from 2017 to 2019. His experience includes significant roles at Couchbase, VMware, and BMC Software, where he pioneered the discipline of Field Enablement.
Entrepreneurial Leadership and Co-Founding Ventures
Corey Sommers has demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership by co-founding multiple companies, including Ventaso and WhiteboardSelling. He co-founded Whiteboard Selling, where he also served as Chief Marketing Officer from 2007 to 2012. His ventures focus on enhancing sales enablement through innovative strategies and tools, contributing to over 20 years of experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Corey Sommers studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric from 1988 to 1992. He also attended San Francisco University High School from 1984 to 1987. His expertise includes implementing MEDDIC/MEDDPICC frameworks and CRM operationalization, with a strong focus on bridging marketing and sales in both startups and large public technology companies.
Publications and Contributions
Corey Sommers is a co-author of the Amazon best-selling book 'Whiteboard Selling', published by Wiley Press in 2012. He also co-authored 'WhiteboardSelling - Empowering Sales Through Visuals'. His contributions to the field of sales enablement and marketing have been recognized through these publications, which provide insights into effective sales strategies.