Cody Mills

About Cody Mills

I’m an Enterprise Sales Development Representative at AppZen, where I partner with finance leaders at large organizations to uncover inefficiencies and introduce AI-powered automation into their back-office operations. With AppZen’s recent shift to a fully outbound model, I focus on strategic outreach and consultative discovery around AP automation, invoice processing, and T&E auditing.I earned my degree in Business and Sales from the University of Phoenix, where I developed strong communication, grit, and teamwork skills—traits that continue to shape my success in SaaS sales.Outside of work, you’ll find me outdoors hunting or fishing (when it’s not blazing hot), spending quality time with family, or recharging with a good book or show.Excited to keep growing in the SaaS space, contribute to a high-performing enterprise sales team, and connect with others driving innovation in finance and automation. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Enterprise Sales Development Representative

   AppZen

   Feb 2025 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US

   As I continue my journey in the dynamic world of SaaS sales, I’ve grown into an enterprise-focused Sales Development role at AppZen—where our go-to-market strategy has shifted toward a more outbound-driven motion. That shift has allowed me to focus on proactive engagement with finance leaders across large organizations, helping them explore how AI can modernize their back-office operations.My day-to-day includes strategic outreach, value-driven messaging, and deep discovery to uncover inefficiencies in areas like accounts payable, invoice processing, and expense auditing. I partner closely with Account Executives to qualify opportunities and align AppZen’s platform to the unique needs of each prospect.This role has sharpened my skills in outbound prospecting, enterprise discovery, and objection handling—while giving me a front-row seat to how AI is transforming the finance function. I’m learning how to navigate long, complex sales cycles, identify true business pain, and communicate value in a way that resonates with senior decision-makers.I’m excited to continue building my career in this high-performing sales organization and to be part of the broader shift toward intelligent automation in finance

Education

• Bishop Machebeuf High School

  High School Diploma

• New Mexico State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's degree, Business

• Denver South High-School

  High School Diploma