Ray Arnold

About Ray Arnold

I’m a National Sales Leader with 15+ years of experience helping organizations modernize operations, improve safety, strengthen compliance, and reduce risk through enterprise SaaS solutions. My background spans GovTech, Public Safety, SLED (State, Local, Education), EHS, and high‑risk commercial industries, with a proven track record of exceeding quota, expanding territories, and leading complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles.I’ve sold mission‑critical technology to law enforcement agencies, state and local government, K–12 districts, manufacturing, construction, and transportation organizations, partnering with chiefs, sheriffs, CIOs, superintendents, safety directors, and operations leaders to solve real operational challenges.Whether driving digital transformation, improving safety culture, or helping agencies modernize legacy systems, I bring a consultative, outcomes‑focused approach grounded in trust, strategy, and measurable results. I thrive in environments where innovation, impact, and execution matter.

Experience

1. National Sales Manager

   Finder Software Solutions

   Jun 2025 — Present · St. Petersburg, FL, US

   Led national sales initiatives supporting revenue growth across law enforcement and public safety agencies at local, state, and federal levels.Developed and executed national account and territory strategies aligned with funded programs, procurement cycles, and expansion objectives.Served as a senior subject matter expert, building trusted client partnerships through consultative selling and solution alignment.Enabled agencies to integrate investigative tools into a unified, CJIS‑compliant platform, delivering advanced analytics on crime trends and offender data while supporting secure cross‑jurisdictional data sharing.Supported adoption of CJIS‑certified data‑sharing practices, ensuring compliance with criminal justice information security standards.Collaborated cross‑functionally with Customer Success, Marketing, and Development teams to ensure successful onboarding, retention, and consistent messaging.Maintained accurate CRM records to support pipeline management, forecasting, and executive reporting.Represented FINDER at national conferences, industry events, and executive briefings to support market development and brand visibility.As the National Sales Manager, I drive sales growth bydeveloping new customer opportunities and maintaining existing customer relationships.Focus on building strong client partnerships while serving as a nationally recognized advanced subject-matter expert. Work closely with the Customer Success, Marketing, and Developer teams to provide exceptional service, ensure customer retention, and expand FINDER Software\'spresence at the local, state, and federal levels.

Education

• Western Kentucky University

  BA, Social and Behavioral Science

  1995 — 2000

• Georgetown College

  Master of Arts - MA, Moderate to Severe Learning Disability

Skills

• Writing
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