Ashley Agar 🚀
About Ashley Agar 🚀
Ashley Agar is a sales professional specializing in the European market, currently working at Cognitive Credit since 2022. With extensive experience in various sales roles across multiple companies, Agar has contributed to significant growth and secured high-profile contracts in the technology sector.
Work at Cognitive Credit
Ashley Agar currently serves in the role of European Sales at Cognitive Credit, a position held since 2022. In this capacity, Agar is responsible for new logo sales across the EMEA region. Agar has contributed to the company's growth from a start-up to a scale-up, demonstrating a strong ability to drive sales and expand market presence. Additionally, Agar played a key role in implementing a CRM-driven sales process, enhancing operational efficiency and customer relationship management.
Previous Experience in Sales
Prior to joining Cognitive Credit, Ashley Agar held several significant sales positions. From 2020 to 2021, Agar served as the Vice President of Sales (EMEA) at Atlas Authority in London. Following this role, Agar worked as the UK Sales Manager at REG Technologies from 2021 to 2022. Agar also gained experience as the Senior Enterprise Business Development Manager at Valiantys, an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, in 2019, and as the Enterprise Business Development Manager at Adaptavist from 2018 to 2019.
Long-Term Sales Career
Ashley Agar has a long-standing career in sales, beginning in 1997 as a Business Development Manager at Contemporary plc, where Agar worked for ten years. Agar then transitioned to Seapine Software as Sales Manager (EMEA) from 2007 to 2016, followed by a role as Senior Business Development Manager at Clearvision from 2016 to 2018. This extensive experience across various companies has equipped Agar with a comprehensive understanding of the sales landscape.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Agar's educational background includes studying at The Henley College, where Agar achieved three A'Levels in Geography, History, and Economics. Agar also holds a BA hons in Geography from the University of Wales, Swansea. Additionally, Agar completed five O'Levels at Gillotts School, including subjects such as Maths, English, Physics, History, and Geography. This academic foundation supports Agar's expertise in sales and business development.
Achievements in Sales
Ashley Agar has a proven track record in sales, particularly within the Atlassian Partner Network, where Agar has successfully closed significant license deals. Notably, Agar secured a high-profile professional services contract worth £100K with a major pharmaceutical company. These achievements highlight Agar's ability to drive revenue and establish valuable partnerships in competitive markets.