Daniel Gress

About Daniel Gress

As a Sales Leadership Performance Coach in the HCM industry, I am passionate about empowering sales leaders and their teams to achieve peak performance. With a strong foundation in sales, sales leadership, leadership training, sales coaching, and GTM strategies, I focus on developing effective sales leadership practices that drive results and sustainable growth.Over the years, I have helped companies maximize their potential through tailored sales coaching and leadership programs. My expertise spans across key areas such as: Sales Leadership Training- Equipping leaders with the skills to inspire, lead, and manage high performing teams in a competitive sales landscape.Sales Coaching- Developing and refining the skills of sales professionals to close more deals, overcome challenges, and meet ambitious targets.Leadership Development- Cultivating leadership talent within organizations to create resilient, adaptive, and forward thinking teams.Learning and Development- Designing impactful programs that foster continuous growth, innovation, and improvement.Go to Market Strategy- Crafting and implementing GTM strategies that align sales objectives with overall business goals, ensuring market readiness and competitive advantage.My Approach:I believe that leadership is the driving force behind successful sales teams. My coaching style is both data-driven and people-focused, designed to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams through clear strategies, personalized feedback, and ongoing support. I prioritize learning and development as key levers for sustained success, helping leaders stay agile in an ever-evolving landscape.

Experience

1. Sales Leadership Performance Coach

   Paylocity

   Sep 2024 — Present · PA, US

   Elevating the performance of Sales Leaders by delivering targeted training programs and providing personalized coaching. 2025 Brandon Hall Gold Award for Director 2.0. Leadership Development HCM Excellence.

Education

• Fordham University

  Business Management, Management / Finance

Skills

• Business Development
• Building Relationships
• 401k
• Saas
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Recruiting
• Qualifying Prospects
• Time & Attendance
• Insurance
• Human Resources
• Solution Selling
• Sales Process
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Account Management
• Employee Benefits
• Direct Sales
• Crm
• B2b
• Outsourcing
• Managed Services
• Salesforce.com
• Management
• Cold Calling
• Sales Force Development
• Sales Presentations
• Leadership
• Lead Generation
• Peo
• Selling
• Training
• Sales Management
• New Business Development
• Time Management
• Payroll
• Relationship Building
• Sales