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Evan M. Rago

Pittsburgh

Summary

Innovative sales leader and industry expert with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful sales processes for cutting-edge technology companies serving the logistics industry. Skilled in closing high-value deals, building pipelines, and driving revenue growth. Combines deep technical acumen with strong business sense to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and exceed organizational goals. Recognized for ability to simplify complex technologies and align them with customer pain points.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Solutions Manager

Slip Robotics
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead technical sales and solution development for innovative trailer loading/unloading robotics technology
  • Conduct in-depth ROI analyses and application reviews with potential customers
  • Collaborate with engineering team to refine product features based on customer feedback
  • Develop and deliver compelling product presentations and demonstrations
  • Closed $900K in new business within first 5 months
  • Created simulation using Python and AnyLogic to enhance solution demonstrations
  • Generated over $4 million in pipeline leveraging industry connections
  • Published multiple articles on automation in the supply chain

Sales Director

Gather AI
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed and implemented sales processes from scratch, including Hubspot integration
  • Closed over $1,000,000 in new business with 7 new logos ranging from mid-market to Fortune 10 companies
  • Achieved top sales rep status for new logos and business in company history
  • Conducted podcasts and delivered large group presentations to promote company solutions
  • Refined and optimized sales processes to drive efficiency and results

Manager, Solution Development & Sales

Phantom Auto
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed Phantom Auto's sales process from the ground up
  • Grew the sales team 6x, leading hiring and candidate selection
  • Booked 1500 units in a single order
  • Acquired 6 new logos in 18 months
  • Generated $10 million for Phantom's series B funding
  • Closed over $25 million in ARR

Sales Manager - North America

Vecna Robotics
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led new logo business development and sales activities for the manufacturing vertical in North America
  • Performed application engineering responsibilities including site evaluation, scope of work, and pricing
  • Spearheaded Salesforce implementation
  • Acquired six new logos in the manufacturing space, managing the entire sales process
  • Generated over $70 million in new pipeline through various outreach methods

Business Development Manager

ANSYS Inc. / Ozen Engineering / SimuTech Group
01.2015 - 07.2018
  • Consistently met and exceeded defined sales targets
  • Generated over $1 million in new business in first three quarters as an outside sales representative
  • Ranked #2 out of 50 channel sales executives in North America for 2017
  • Achieved 177% of quota in Q1 2017

Applications Engineer

Seegrid
01.2013 - 12.2015

Assisted companies with finding suitable AGV/AMR applications, which involved the following: scope of work definition (liaised between sales and engineering), proposal generation, and performed on-site deployments of autonomous forklifts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Pittsburgh

Skills

  • Sales Process Development
  • Pipeline Generation
  • Deal Closing
  • ROI Analysis
  • CRM Implementation (Salesforce & Hubspot)
  • Python
  • AnyLogic
  • Technical Solution Sales
  • Industry Thought Leadership
  • Robotics and Automation Technologies
  • Training and mentoring
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

Publications

  • Ideal Application Solutions for AGVs, Online Business Bureau, 07/14/14
  • Multiple articles on automation in the supply chain, 2024

Timeline

Technical Solutions Manager

Slip Robotics
05.2024 - Current

Sales Director

Gather AI
08.2022 - 05.2024

Manager, Solution Development & Sales

Phantom Auto
05.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Manager - North America

Vecna Robotics
07.2018 - 05.2021

Business Development Manager

ANSYS Inc. / Ozen Engineering / SimuTech Group
01.2015 - 07.2018

Applications Engineer

Seegrid
01.2013 - 12.2015
Six Sigma Green Belt

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Pittsburgh
Evan M. Rago