Matt McGehee

About Matt McGehee

With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of higher education and enterprise technology, I have dedicated my career to driving institutional success through innovative software solutions. As a sales leader, I specialize in building and mentoring high-performing teams that consistently exceed revenue targets while navigating the complexities of the higher ed landscape.My leadership philosophy is rooted in a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution. Whether I am managing a diverse sales organization or engaging directly with institutional stakeholders, my focus remains on maximizing revenue and identifying incremental market opportunities. I pride myself on a \"lead from the front\" approach, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration.

Experience

1. Director of Sales

   Ad Astra

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Ad Astra partners with institutions to optimize course scheduling systems, helping students achieve maximum velocity on the road to graduation. Let’s take a journey to learn how Ad Astra improves student success with smart academic planning.

Education

• Troy University

  BS, Journalism / Public Relations

Skills

• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Key Account Management
• Salesforce.com
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Program Management
• Crm
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Coaching
• Solution Selling
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Cold Calling
• Sales Process
• Training
• New Business Development
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• B2b
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Team Building
• Management
• Lead Generation
• Sales
• Data Analysis
• Networking
• Market Research
• Human Resources
• Account Management
• Process Improvement