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MIKE RUBERY

Westminster,CO

Summary

IT sales executive with a proven track record of qualifying for President's Club. Specializes in channel sales and strategic partner development, driving revenue growth in SMB and enterprise markets. Demonstrates ability to align technology solutions with customer needs, delivering measurable value and enhancing client engagement.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director - Partner Alliances

Zimperium
Broomfield, CO
04.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw client engagement strategies to strengthen partnerships, increasing collaboration and support effectiveness.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance cybersecurity solutions, aligning product offerings with market needs.
  • Facilitated executive meetings to align organizational goals with industry standards.
  • Directed market analysis to identify emerging trends in mobile security.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies to elevate brand awareness and capture greater market share.

Director - Channel Sales

NowSecure
Vienna, Virginia
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Developed sales incentive programs to maximize partner engagement, fostering stronger partnerships.
  • Coordinated joint marketing initiatives with partners to drive engagement, resulting in increased partner participation.
  • Analyzed partner performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.
  • Engaged in networking events to expand partner ecosystem and build connections.
  • Mentored team members on best practices in cybersecurity strategies, enhancing team knowledge and effectiveness.

Area Manager

Conga
Broomfield, CO
02.2016 - 05.2020
  • Consistently achieved quarterly and annual sales quotas
  • Achieved 110% of produce and services quota in 2014 - Presidents Club Qualifier
  • Recognized as a member of the Presidents Club for exceptional sales performance.
  • Managed General Commercial Accounts for DC, VA, IN, MI, TN, WV
  • Negotiated contracts and deals to secure favorable terms and strengthen partnerships
  • Facilitated customer digitization of document management processes using Salesforce platform
  • Created in-house training programs for partners to enhance product knowledge and service delivery
  • Salesforce admin certified

Territory Manager

Broadcom - Rally
Boulder, CO
12.2013 - 02.2016
  • Managed enterprise-level sales across greater Texas territory, driving revenue growth.
  • Focused on sales of Rally SaaS platform while gaining proficiency in Agile techniques to support companies' Agile transformations.
  • Built transformation service proposals and navigated sales processes for Fortune 500 companies.
  • Closed several 6 figure transformation transactions including Pier1, BNSF
  • Developed sales pipeline from initial concept, creating a robust strategy that enhanced client engagement.
  • Achieved 100% of produce and services quota in 2014
  • Obtained Scrum Master certification, demonstrating expertise in Agile methodologies.

Regional Sales Manager

Ilantus (acquired by Wipro)
Boulder, Colorado
11.2012 - 07.2013
  • Directed and managed B2B / SMB Channel Sales of Identity Lifecycle Management Solutions (ILMS) integrating Identity and Access Governance & Intelligence, User Administration and Provisioning throughout the Western United States –– all states West of the Mississippi.
  • Established 2 new channel partnerships, generating $2 million pipeline within 6 months.
  • Enabled clients to manage risk through SAP roles and entitlements with ILMS, providing consultative sales solutions from strategy planning to implementation.
  • Mentored, managed and incentivized an inside sales team of three.
  • Developed and implemented a marketing plan in collaboration with regional IBM sales representatives.
  • On target to finish 3rd quarter at 90% of $250,000 quota.

Regional Sales Manager

Symplified (Acquired by RSA Security)
Boulder, Colorado
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Recruited to drive sales revenue growth and establish regional channel practice across Eastern U.S., focusing on access management solutions for SaaS applications.
  • Finished FY2012 at 120% of Plan
  • Qualified for 2012 President’s Club.
  • Grew territory pipeline to $4.5+ Million in the first 9 months.
  • Developed business plans with key channel resellers and distribution partners, resulting in first-ever channel deals for the company.

Partner Manager / Sales Associate

Symantec (now part of Broadcom Inc.)
Los Angels & Denver, Colorado
12.2004 - 01.2011

Channel Sales Leader (Progressive Roles: Distribution Channel Manager, VAR Channel Manager, Account Manager)

Drove channel revenue growth from $72 million to $94 million, achieving 109% of plan.

Increased territory revenue from $8 million to $14 million through enhanced partner alignment.

  • Achieved 62% growth in key VAR partner segment via targeted incentive and marketing programs.
  • Closed multiple enterprise transactions exceeding $1 million, supporting $7 million strategic negotiations.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive business and marketing plans with top channel partners.
  • Built quarterly business plans with partners to leverage install base for expansion opportunities.
  • Consistently exceeded quota with 125%+ attainment, contributing $3 million in renewal revenue.
  • Earned President's Club recognition in 2009, 2010, and 2011 as a top performer.

Enterprise Software Account Manager

Arrow Electronics
El Segundo, California
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Increased Symantec Enterprise Sales from $32 Million to $50 Million.
  • Club Qualifier 2003
  • Supported Top 10 Accounts representative, driving highest percentage of overall Arrow Symantec business.
  • Executed aggressive recruiting campaign to secure key strategic accounts.
  • Completed training for six vendor programs, focusing on Symantec, VERITAS, Computer Associates, Legato / EMC, BEA, and Sun Microsystems.

Sales Executive / Product Marketing Manager

Ingram Micro
Santa Ana, California
09.1997 - 12.2003
  • Developed sales plan to drive sales from $30.8 Million in 2001 to $51.7 Million in 2002.
  • Exceeded sales goals by 115% quarter over quarter by leveraging loyal partner relationships.
  • Expanded customer base by 643%
  • Presidents Club 2000 & 2001
  • Led the VERITAS Open License Program team, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Developed training and presentations for clients and VARs, enhancing sales and profitability through marketing programs, logistics support, technical and financial assistance, and cloud-based services.
  • Created New Hire Software License Sales Training Program, streamlining onboarding for incoming employees.

Education

Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY

Skills

Core Skills

  • Channel & Partner Sales Strategy
  • Enterprise Sales & Complex Deal Execution
  • Strategic Account & Territory Planning
  • Partner GTM Development (VAR, SI, OEM)
  • Pipeline Development & Revenue Growth

Partner & Ecosystem Leadership

  • Partnership Negotiation & Alliance Management
  • System Integrator & OEM Partnerships
  • Channel Incentive & Enablement Programs
  • Competitive Partner Strategy

Technical / Domain Alignment

  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management (Mobile / Endpoint / IAM)
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Ecosystems

Sales Execution & Tools

  • MEDDPIC, Challenger & Solution Selling Methodologies
  • Salesforce CRM & Pipeline Management
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Technology Proficiencies

  • SaaS / PaaS / IaaS Applications & Cloud Services
  • ChatGPT / Google Gemini / MS Co-Pilot
  • Amazon Web Services / AZURE Cloud
  • Jira / Confluence
  • Salesforce.com / CRM Software
  • RainKing / Inside View / LinkedIn Sales Navigator / Salesloft / Outreach / Demandbase
  • Zoom / Teams / Webex
  • MS Office Suite / Google App

Hobbies and Interests

  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Running
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Guitar
  • Volunteering

Timeline

Director - Partner Alliances

Zimperium
04.2024 - Current

Director - Channel Sales

NowSecure
08.2021 - 04.2024

Area Manager

Conga
02.2016 - 05.2020

Territory Manager

Broadcom - Rally
12.2013 - 02.2016

Regional Sales Manager

Ilantus (acquired by Wipro)
11.2012 - 07.2013

Regional Sales Manager

Symplified (Acquired by RSA Security)
01.2011 - 01.2012

Partner Manager / Sales Associate

Symantec (now part of Broadcom Inc.)
12.2004 - 01.2011

Enterprise Software Account Manager

Arrow Electronics
01.2003 - 01.2005

Sales Executive / Product Marketing Manager

Ingram Micro
09.1997 - 12.2003

Niagara University
MIKE RUBERY