Chris Grigoriou
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
Passionate and dynamic senior sales leader who enjoys coaching and developing a team, making the tough decisions, and exceeding goals and expectations. I am dedicated to helping rising talent and mentoring promising talent into leadership positions, and I find inspiration from the lessons of great leaders in history. Faith and a commitment to service is a cornerstone of my philosophy both at work and at home; whether family, church, or my team, community is an essential part of my life and my approach to leadership. Experience building world-class teams and driving growth and innovation with partners. A unique blend of strategy, operations and execution across companies in all sizes and stages.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, National Partners
Dataminr
05.2022 - Current
- Led the development and implemented a net new comprehensive channel sales and partner go to market strategy
- Partnered with global VP's and product leaders to create and drive new strategic go to market plans that met company goals
- Onboarded, recruited and drove business with key market leading partners, distributors, and integration partners
- Supported the development and implementation of programs, tools, and operational systems to support the effective launch and ongoing growth of our partnership ecosystem
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Developed high-performing teams through a "Servant Leadership" approach by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Worked cross functionally with various internal business units to ensure the implementation of a robust, effective channel sales go to market strategy.
Director, Vendor Solutions
TD SYNNEX
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Led TD SYNNEX's Vendor Field Team, supporting Cohesity, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise across the U.S. Channel Partner ecosystem
- Developed multiple award winning organizations that exemplified the brightest of cultures, while driving operational and sales activities that exceeded performance goals
- Developed systems that enabled and supported the appropriate leading indicator activities, also leveraging TD SYNNEX's capabilities, to increase market share, along with customer and partner growth
- "Director of the Year" Circle of Excellence Award recipient
- Owned and managed financial statements for the entire organization
Education
BBA - Accounting
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2012
Skills
- Executive Sales Leader
- Trusted Advisor
- Servant Leadership
- Channel Strategist
- Entrepreneurship
- Problem Solver
- Sales Accelerator
Accomplishments
- Thayer Leadership Academy Graduate
- TD SYNNEX "Circle of Excellence" Director Award Winner
- TD SYNNEX President's Club Award Winner
- CDW Distribution Partner of the Year Award Winner 2016-2018, 2020, 2021
Timeline
Director, National Partners
Dataminr
05.2022 - Current
Director, Vendor Solutions
TD SYNNEX
09.2015 - 06.2022
BBA - Accounting
DePaul University
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