Clay Bentley

“Finding a leader with the right balance of skill, tact, communication, empathy, and vision is incredibly rare - and there are few people I can think of who embody this more than Clay. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some amazing people over my career, and without a doubt, Clay is at the top of that list. Clay is someone who is not only a fantastic leader, but also an extraordinary consultant, and an inspiring person to be around. His ability to ask the right questions and do what’s best for the person on the other end of the line is truly admirable. Working with Clay has taught me what it really means to lead by example. I would jump at any opportunity to work with Clay again in the future. Any company lucky enough to have him will immediately see and feel the rising tide of the entire company, and the infectious positive energy he shares with those around him.”

“Clay is impact personified. He is an inspiring executive sales leader who will stop at nothing to achieve hard business results, no matter how tough the task at hand. Clay holds himself and those around him to impeccable standards--his life's mission is to continually raise the bar for excellence in everything he approaches. He's developed a team of top-tier leaders, both at the management and IC levels, growing his team over the past three years and delivering a significant share of revenue impact for Metadata. When it comes to cementing his lasting legacy as a leader, the most striking fact is that the leadership team he has built is highly respected across the entire company, and I'm confident Clay and the leaders he's mentored will be driving massive impact for decades to come at Metadata and beyond. It's a privilege to work with and see Clay in action.”

“Clay Bentley is a world-class revenue leader and an exceptional human being. It's extremely rare to find someone who can think outside the box strategically, enjoys rolling up their sleeves to engage with customers directly, and can lead with compassion while fostering a culture that everyone wanted to be a part of. Clay is all of those things and more. He was our Eisenhower, leading the revenue org through several stages of growth, product pivots, and a recession. There are very few people I would blindly follow but Clay is at the top of that list.”

“Clay hired me to work on his team at Metadata. I had the chance to meet him in person before making my decision and immediately understood why he was successful in sales (not to mention an easy decision to work for him) Outside of being extremely personable, Clay's passion for what he does is apparent in how he presents the platform/product or whatever misc piece you put in front of him. Everyone at Metadata looked up to Clay's sales and leadership style. He wasn't afraid to get in the trenches with the team, while offering a seasoned sales lens and skillset. I have no hesitation recommending Clay for any org looking for an able sales leader.”

“Clay is the best sales leader I have worked with. When I was looking for a new organization almost two years ago, I prioritized seeking out a sales leader like Clay. He leads from the front and has the unique ability to be both highly strategic and tactical. While he was building out and scaling our sales org (which is the best I have been a part of), he was still available to help me at any stage of a deal, to jump on calls, provide coaching or help me work through challenges. What I appreciate most about Clay is that, unlike many sales leaders, he doesn't simply manage from a spreadsheet. He demands excellence and that his teams execute at a high level, but he remains compassionate as he truly cares about his people and their personal and professional success. I owe the immense strides I made in the last year and a half in my own leadership journey to Clay. His wealth of knowledge and experience in growing companies and developing teams and his willingness to share that with me has been incredibly valuable.”

“Clay’s the best tactical Sales leader I’ve worked with in my career At Metadata, he and I have worked closely together in expanding our highest priority Enterprise accounts. A complex sale with multiple stakeholders and revolving POCs, he’s really helped me up level my ability to ‘see the entire chess board’ and ultimately expand our clients investment year-over-year. His desire to really get under the hood and understand the mechanics of how deals get done made him much more valuable leader as we built the playbooks on how to grow our existing accounts I’ve worked for VPs who live in dashboards and only talk high level….Clay’s the antithesis of that. For that reason I’ve found him to be an invaluable coach and people naturally rally around him”

“Clay is one of those rare people who has the charisma of a celebrity, the compassion of a father, and a sense of humor like your friends from undergrad. I've worked with Clay for 7 years and he helped mentor me to go from being a BDR to a Director of Sales in 6 years. I wouldn't be here without him. He cares about you as a person first and has done countless things for me in my personal life outside of being my boss. He commands excellence from his people because he can lead by example. Whether it's account planning, discovery, comp plans, territories, renewals, outbounding, disciplining, etc - Clay has solid advice that almost always comes with a story. He has a strong background in finance, enterprise sales, and sales leadership that makes him an asset to any CEO. Clay is my north star of the leader I'd like to become. If you have a chance to work with him, don't miss out on it.”

“Clay is one of those rare sales leaders who knows how to get the most out his sales org by building a strong culture. When you meet with him for 1:1's, he shows a genuine interest in how you are as a person more than an employee. When working with and ultimately for Clay, he doesn't have a weak point in any operational process. Selling, training, go to market design, comp plans, enablement, hiring: he sees how they all relate and maximizes all of them to build success teams and contributors. I hold Clay in the highest regard.”

“I've said this time and time again, and I'll never stop: I was a completely different salesperson before I met Clay Bentley than the one I am today. Sitting next to him for 2 years made me want to be be a strong rep. He challenged me in a way no leader had challenged me before. I was made to think about what I enjoyed about sales and how I could channel that into being the best and winning. Having lived everywhere, having an art background, studying science, and a huge family man - there's so much he he has to give. He moves quickly and talks even faster, so I'd encourage anyone around him to take copious notes, but once you do, you'll realize how passionate he is about work, how important what he's saying is, & how much you're going to grow by embracing the opportunity to work for him and with him.”

“Clay has been a tremendous influence on my sales process and career. Clay first interviewed me for a BDR role, and once I was hired he became a mentor/teacher/coach as he helped me rise from a BDR to Enterprise AE in 13 months. This says more about Clay than it does about me. He has helped me understand product, the customer and sales process scaling to work with enterprise business. But what may be more valuable than anything is Clay’s ability to maintain a low stress and fun environment while setting and hitting high revenue goals.”

“Clay is the strongest sales leader I have ever had the pleasure of working for. His unrelenting dedication to the success of his team is unwavering and he leads by example and through his actions. Clay has an unparalleled understanding of how solution selling works, and his track record only adds to his credibility. If you are in a sales role and want to take your career to the next level look no further than G2 Crowd as Clay will only help hone your skills and craft to ensure you see the success you are striving for. ”

“Clay is an individual anyone would want as a co-worker, mentor and friend. He brings positive energy into the office everyday and puts in a 110% without fail. He values his clients very highly and constantly communicates with management and his customers to ensure success each month. I would recommend Clay for any Management Level Sales position that needs a leader to make a positive change.”

“An impeccable professional.”

“Clay is one of the most intelligent and naturally talented sales reps I have ever worked with. He was an extremely valuable resource to me, especially as a new rep at Demandforce. He was very hands on with giving me ideas and support in building a territory from scratch, and was also a great coach on how to achieve the best results when face to face at conventions. Any organization would be lucky to have someone as smart, ethical, and skilled on their team as Clay.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Clay for the better part of 2 years at Demandforce. He's truly a great asset to have on your team, always willing to help out others. Any company would be lucky to have him.”