Susan Zody
About Susan Zody
Susan Zody serves as the Director of Corporate Sales at HireVue, where she leads a sales team focused on a Talent Experience Platform. With extensive experience in sales leadership roles, including significant tenures at Microsoft and other companies, she is recognized for her strategic thinking and people leadership skills.
Current Role at HireVue
Susan Zody serves as the Director of Corporate Sales at HireVue, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a sales team focused on selling a Talent Experience Platform that includes text recruiting, assessments, and video interviewing software. She collaborates closely with the Chief Revenue Officer to address customer challenges in the U.S. and Canada. Her leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on strategic thinking and attention to detail.
Previous Experience at Fort Point Beer Company
Before joining HireVue, Susan Zody worked at Fort Point Beer Company as the Head of Sales from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she was responsible for driving sales strategies and managing sales operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her experience in this role contributed to her understanding of the beverage industry and enhanced her sales leadership capabilities.
Sales Leadership Roles at Microsoft
Susan Zody has an extensive background in sales leadership roles at Microsoft, where she worked for over a decade. Her positions included Solution Sales/Specialists Team Manager, West Region Business Manager, and Services Sales Manager, among others. She held various roles from 2002 to 2012, demonstrating her ability to manage teams and drive sales performance across different regions and product lines.
Educational Background
Susan Zody has a strong educational foundation. She earned her MBA in Information Systems from Xavier University, completing her studies from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she studied Marketing at the University of Arkansas, where she achieved a BSBA from 1988 to 1992. More recently, she participated in the Executive Education Program for Women's Leadership at the Yale School of Management in 2022.
Career Progression and Early Experience
Susan Zody's career began in the early 1990s, where she held various positions including Project Director at SymphonyIRI Group and Management Trainee at Wal-Mart. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her future roles in sales and management. Over the years, she has developed a reputation for exceptional collaboration and a strong passion for people leadership.