Michael Smith

About Michael Smith

At CrowdStrike, I’m committed to delivering an unmatched cloud security platform that empowers organizations to accelerate digital transformation with confidence. By enabling secure application connectivity and enhancing productivity, I help enterprises unlock business outcomes while safeguarding their most critical assets.I partner with leading solution providers to deliver integrated, high-value security outcomes for clients across the Midwest enterprise market. My approach combines deep knowledge of enterprise software with a consultative sales style, ensuring that solutions are clearly articulated, strategically positioned, and aligned with organizational goals.Looking ahead, I am expanding my business acumen with the goal of stepping into broader sales leadership roles where I can mentor teams, drive strategic growth initiatives, and scale revenue impact.Specialties: Sales Engagements, Strategic Metric Drivers, Sales Management, Proposal Development, and Sales Closing Strategies

Experience

1. Regional Sales Manager

   CrowdStrike

   Jun 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As Regional Sales Manager, I drive enterprise growth by helping clients strengthen their security posture, stop breaches, and accelerate digital transformation. Leveraging the CrowdStrike platform—the industry leader in cloud-delivered endpoint and workload protection—I partner with enterprise organizations to deliver unified solutions that combine next-gen antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), vulnerability assessment, IT hygiene, and 24/7 managed threat hunting.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Master of Business Adminstration

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Advertising /Marketing, Business/Corporate Communications

Skills

• Mobile Devices
• Lead Change
• Sales
• Sales Process
• B2b
• Time Management
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Product Demonstration
• Salesforce.com
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Client Relationship Management Skills
• Telecommunications
• Cloud Computing
• Strategic Consultantive and Tactical Approach
• Wireless Technologies
• Mobile Technology
• Wireless
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Leadership
• Closing Deals
• Cold Calling
• Strategy
• Sales Operations
• Management
• Account Management
• Networking
• Crm
• Proposal Writing
• Channel Partners
• Data Center
• Solution Selling
• Direct Sales
• Deal Closure