Ryan Colas

About Ryan Colas

I\'m a transformative, data-driven, full stack CRO and GTM leader with a proven track record in planning, orchestrating, and executing effective strategies that lead to highly scalable growth. With a focus on the science of sales, I bring a metrics-driven, process-based approach that results in predictable and repeatable growth for SaaS companies. As a passionate and collaborative culture driver, I inspire superior performance by building high-performing sales teams through hiring & developing strong leaders, implementing world class training and sales methodologies, and implementing scalable, repeatable sales processes.After leading high performing sales teams at ADP for over a decade, I have spent the last 5+ years focused on scaling and transforming private equity portfolio companies to maximize enterprise value by accelerating revenue growth. Notable Achievements As Chief Revenue Officer for Community Brands, successfully consolidated a matrixed GTM organization, creating leverageable scale while installing a high discipline, performance-based environment which led to the company\'s highest YoY bookings performance in 2022 and consistent double-digit revenue growth As VP of Sales at Social Solutions, designed and implemented sales strategies that led to 20%+ YoY growth in 2019 and again in 2020. Provided strong change leadership by swiftly sensing market needs and adapting business strategy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Consistently scaled sales teams at ADP across both SMB and enterprise markets by implementing effective systems and building a strong sales culture as demonstrated by 6 President Clubs, 1 Board of Director’s Award, and 3 Superstarts Awards for top Q1 performanceSpecialtiesSales Leadership | SaaS Transformation | M&A Integration | Territory Management & Growth | Market Planning & Analysis | Forecasting & Pipeline Management | Contract Negotiations | Sales Compensation Design | Talent Development & Coaching | Revenue Operations | Pricing Strategies

Experience

1. Acquia

   Present

Education

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiology - Sport Management

Skills

• Adp Payroll
• Payroll
• Direct Sales
• Franchise Consulting
• Human Resources
• Small Business
• Workers Compensation
• Salesforce.com
• Account Management
• Small Business Tax
• Peo
• Sales Process
• Sales
• Employment Law Compliance
• Management
• Time & Attendance
• Cold Calling
• Multi-State Payroll Processing
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Building Relationships
• Event Management
• Payroll Taxes