Sam Sarris

Vice President, Channel Relations & Sales Operations

Professional Overview
Sam Sarris is an accomplished sales and operations executive with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He currently serves as the Vice President of Channel Relations & Sales Operations at SecureLogix, where he is responsible for driving strategic partnerships, optimizing sales processes, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Vice President of Channel Relations & Sales Operations at SecureLogix, Sam is instrumental in shaping the company's go-to-market strategy and overseeing the execution of its sales operations. He leads a team of channel managers and sales operations professionals, ensuring seamless collaboration between the sales, marketing, and customer success functions. Under his leadership, SecureLogix has strengthened its partner ecosystem, streamlined its sales processes, and achieved significant revenue growth.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Sam served as the Vice President of Channel Relations at SecureLogix, where he successfully expanded the company's partner network and drove incremental revenue through strategic partnerships. Before joining SecureLogix, he held various senior-level positions at Verizon Business, including Managing Partner and Client Partner, where he demonstrated his ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with large enterprise clients. Earlier in his career, Sam held account management roles at AT&T and BellSouth, steadily progressing through the ranks and honing his expertise in complex sales, account management, and operational optimization.

Academic Background
Sam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Channel management and partner strategy

• Sales operations and process optimization

• Enterprise account management and client relations

• Revenue growth and profitability enhancement

• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
During his tenure at SecureLogix, Sam has been instrumental in driving the company's channel expansion, resulting in a 25% increase in partner-influenced revenue over the past two years. He has also spearheaded the implementation of a robust sales operations platform, which has led to a 20% improvement in sales cycle time and a 15% increase in win rates. Sam's contributions have been recognized through multiple awards, including the prestigious Verizon Business Partner of the Year award in 2021.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving operational excellence, Sam Sarris is a valuable asset to SecureLogix. His dedication to cultivating strategic partnerships and optimizing sales processes has positioned him as a respected leader in the telecommunications industry, poised to continue driving transformative growth and innovation for the company.