Eric Poley
About Eric Poley
Eric Poley serves as the Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Pryon, bringing over 20 years of experience in SaaS Go-To-Market strategies. His previous roles include senior positions at companies such as JW Player, Veracode, and Salesforce, and he is a member of the Forbes Business Development Council.
Current Role at Pryon
Eric Poley serves as the Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Pryon. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's sales strategies and operations. His role is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates in a hybrid work environment. Eric's extensive experience in sales leadership supports Pryon's objectives in the competitive technology landscape.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Eric Poley has held several significant sales leadership roles throughout his career. He was the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at JW Player from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President of Sales at Veracode from 2006 to 2010. His experience also includes positions at Mendix, botkeeper, SignalFx, Opentrons Labworks Inc., and Salesforce, where he developed and implemented sales strategies across various sectors.
Educational Background
Eric Poley studied at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, obtaining an MBA in Entrepreneurship in 1995. Additionally, he attended McQuaid Jesuit from 1986 to 1989, laying the foundation for his academic and professional journey.
Advisory Role and Methodology
Eric Poley advises startups using a proprietary methodology known as 'Seven Steps to Go-To-Market Success.' This approach focuses on enhancing sales and market strategies, leveraging his over 20 years of experience in SaaS Go-To-Market strategies. His insights are aimed at helping firms articulate their unique value propositions effectively.
Membership and Recognition
Eric Poley is a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, where he contributes insights and expertise to the business development community. He has also been recognized as the #3 Entrepreneur of the Year in the Top 100 list, highlighting his significant achievements in entrepreneurship and sales leadership.