Jason Rivera
Vice President of Sales
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Professional Overview
Jason Rivera is an accomplished sales executive with over 15 years of experience in the payments and financial services industry. As the Vice President of Sales at PayTrace, he is responsible for leading a high-performing sales team, driving revenue growth, and expanding the company's client portfolio across the Southeast region.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Sales at PayTrace, Jason is responsible for overseeing the company's sales operations, developing and implementing strategic sales initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with key clients. Under his leadership, the sales team has consistently exceeded revenue targets and achieved double-digit growth year-over-year.
Career Progression
Prior to joining PayTrace, Jason held several senior sales roles at leading payments and financial technology companies. As the VP of Sales at Clearent, he was instrumental in driving the company's growth and market expansion, increasing annual revenue by 25% during his tenure. Before that, he served as the National Sales Manager at MerchantE, where he successfully led the company's nationwide sales strategy and expanded its customer base by 30%.
Jason's earlier career experience includes roles as a Division Manager and Territory Manager at Heartland Payment Systems, where he consistently exceeded sales quotas and earned recognition as a top-performing sales professional. He also has experience in the banking industry, having worked as the Vice President of Business Banking at Berkshire Bank.
Academic Background
Jason holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia, with a concentration in Finance. He is known for his strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively lead and motivate sales teams to achieve exceptional results.
Areas of Expertise
- Payments and financial technology industry
- Sales strategy development and execution
- Team leadership and performance management
- Client relationship management and retention
- Channel partner development and oversight
- Data-driven decision making and analytics
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Jason has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive revenue growth, improve sales team performance, and expand market share for the organizations he has served. His contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades, including being named a "Top Sales Leader" by Payments Journal and a "Rising Star in Fintech" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, proven track record of success, and deep industry expertise, Jason Rivera is a highly sought-after sales executive. As the Vice President of Sales at PayTrace, he is poised to continue his impressive trajectory, leading the company's sales efforts and contributing to its overall growth and success.
