Candice Smith

About Candice Smith

Self-directed and results-driven professional offering refined skills in communication, customer service, and rapport building. Highly motivated to leverage career success in sales management to accelerate prospecting efforts, drive territory expansion, and meet aggressive sales goals. Proven success in exceeding high pressure sales quotas through account management, channel partner relationships, and sales team leadership. Expertise in the development and delivery of high-impact sales presentations that capture client interest, persuasively showcase company benefits, overcome objections, and close sales.

Experience

1. Channel Partner Manager

   Progress Software

   Dec 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Manage national partner relationships for Progress Software, enhancing collaboration and communication among all Progress solutions.• Attend partner field events to strengthen partnerships and drive revenue growth. • Develop and implement strategies to increase engagement with national partners, fostering long-term relationships.

Education

• UNC Pembroke

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Sales Management
• Advertising
• Sales Process
• Membership
• Team Building
• Sales Prospecting
• Crm
• Solution Selling
• Ccsp
• Salesforce.com
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Event Management
• Public Speaking
• E-Commerce
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Public Relations
• Lead Generation
• B2b
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Cloud Computing
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Customer Retention
• Sales Presentations
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Non-Profits
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Recruiting
• New Business Development
• Trade Shows
• Account Management
• Direct Sales
• Event Planning
• Marketing