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Matthew Gay

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Head of Sales, Technology & Business Services US Commercial Group at First Advantage
📍 New York, New York, United States

Matthew Gay is a tenacious executive with over 20 years of leadership in the Human Capital Management SaaS sector, currently serving as Head of Sales for First Advantages Technology & Business Services US Commercial Group. He holds a BS from Syracuse University and is described by colleagues as a compassionate, visionary, and energetic leader.

He is a multi-time Presidents Club award winner, recognized for leading his teams to significantly exceed sales quotas.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Sales, Technology & Business Services US Commercial Group
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Sales Leadership
An executive with 20+ years of experience leading and building sales teams, with certifications in Strategic Selling and Coaching.
Client Collaboration
Actively attends user conferences like #FACollaborate and Workday Rising to engage directly with clients and partners on product enhancements and strategy.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Head of Sales, Technology & Business Services US Commercial Group
First Advantage
12-2022
Head of Sales, Technology & Business Services US Commercial Group
Sterling
9-2020 - 12-2022
Head of Sales, Financial Services & GM, Diligence
Sterling
1-2020 - 9-2020
General Manager, Small and Mid-Sized Business Group
Sterling
1-2018 - 7-2018
Director of Enterprise Sales
Greenhouse Software
In the press

Media appearances

Problem‑solving requires trusted partnerships – previous episode of Falive MA (featuring Matthew Gay). Featured in Facebook (First Advantage)
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Education
BS
Syracuse University
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