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Craig Silva

Director-level sales leader specializing in SaaS business development

Pragmatic InstituteSalve Regina UniversityPortsmouth, RI6 Years ExperienceDirector Level

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Sales leader with a track record of building outbound organizations from the ground up, scaling global SDR/AE teams, and improving ramp speed across multiple companies. He has never missed quota as a leader, hit 115% in his first management year, and repeatedly navigated layoffs and leadership changes while continuing to deliver strong results.

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Key Strengths

  • Built outbound sales teams from scratch
  • Scaled team from 0 to 20+ in 3 years at Percona
  • Managed 25+ global SDRs and AEs
  • Never missed quota as a sales leader
  • Achieved 115% of goal in first year as manager
  • Strong global team leadership across time zones from Vancouver to Thailand
  • Reduced ramp time from 6 months to 90 days at Commvault
  • Reduced ramp time from 90 days to 60 days at Pragmatic Institute
  • High-volume outbound execution as an individual contributor
  • Top revenue performer with Tampa Bay Rays
  • Ranked #2 in revenue with Boston Red Sox
  • Consistently exceeded quota in closer roles at Synopsys and Upserve
  • Led global team in outbound activity and qualified meetings at Synopsys
  • Strong pipeline discipline and KPI-driven management
  • Effective coaching on complex multi-stakeholder deals
  • Adaptable through multiple non-performance-based restructurings

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Experience

Director of Business DevelopmentPragmatic Institute · Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
PartnerNarragansett Business Development LLC · Jan 2025 – Sep 2025freelance
Sales LeaderCommvault · Sep 2023 – Nov 2024
Director of SalesPercona · Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
Account Executive LeadPercona
Enterprise Sales Development Representative / Business Development RepresentativeSynopsys · Feb 2018 – Jul 2019

Education

Salve Regina Universitymaster (2015)
Salve Regina Universitybachelor (2011)

Awards

  • #1 Global BDR in segment

Languages

English

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Craig SilvaDirector-level sales leader specializing in SaaS business development