Cloud Girls is honored to have amazingly accomplished, professional women in tech as our members. We take every opportunity to showcase their expertise and accomplishments – promotions, speaking engagements, publications and more. Now, we are excited to shine a spotlight on one of our members each month.
November Cloud Expert of the Month is Michelle Ruyle
Michelle Ruyle is founder and CEO of Optimized Channel, an indirect channel sales consultancy focused on building and optimizing channel programs for emerging tech companies. She and her team provide sales, marketing and operational guidance to scale programs quickly through go-to-market plans, partner identification, recruitment and enablement strategies, fractional channel sales leadership and the operational elements required for channel growth. Ruyle has more than 20 years of experience in the channel. Her expertise spans the partner ecosystem, where she has consistently delivered revenue from enterprise and SMB customers. A founding member of Cloud Girls, Ruyle currently serves as an officer, board co-chair and advisory board member for the organization.
When did you join Cloud Girls and why?
I’m a founding member of Cloud Girls and joined in 2011. Today I’m an Officer and Executive Advisor. I decided to be part of Cloud Girls because 9 years ago I knew “The Cloud” would be the future. I wanted to learn everything I could about it.
What do you value about being a Cloud Girl?
I value two things about being a Cloud Girl; our focus on Philanthropy supporting women in tech and the relationships I have built with the incredible women who are members.
What is the biggest risk that you’ve taken?
Earlier on in my career, I worked for a company where I was underpaid. I liked the company and the people I worked with. I built up the courage to ask for a compensation package that was aligned with my responsibilities. I had to move to another company to get it and never looked back!..[…] Read more »…..
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Membership Manager to join the company and take on one of the most opportunistic roles the industry has to offer. This is a role that allows for you to create and develop relationships with leading solution providers in the enterprise technology space. Through extensive research and conversation you will learn the goals and priorities of IT & IT Security Executives and collaborate with companies that have the solutions they are looking for. This role requires professionalism, drive, desire to learn, enthusiasm, energy and positivity.
Role Requirements:
Role Responsibilities:
Apex offers our team:
Entry level salary with competitive Commission & Bonus opportunities
Apex offers the ability to make a strong impact on our products and growing portfolio.
Three months of hands on training and commitment to teach you the industry and develop invaluable sales and relationship skills.
Opportunity to grow into leadership role and build a team
Extra vacation day for your birthday when it falls on a weekday
All major American holidays off
10 paid vacation days after training period
5 paid sick days
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