Ash Taherian
Product Sales Specialist at Revolut People · Dublin, Ireland
He has worked with large multinational companies, acting as their trusted advisor.
What happens on the 15-min call
For People leaders and CPOs at companies of 200–2,000 employees. In 15 minutes you walk me through how your review cycle runs today: goals, reviews, calibration and the tools behind them. I point out where it loses time or fairness. You leave with 3 specific fixes you can use whether or not you buy anything, plus an optional Revolut People price for your headcount.
Career highlights
Experience
Product Sales Specialist, Revolut People
Aug 2026 – present · Dublin
- Works with CPOs, Heads of People and CFOs across EMEA to replace broken review cycles with a simpler operating rhythm.
Enterprise Sales Team Lead – EMEA, ThreatLocker
Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 · Dublin
- Led a 10-person enterprise account executive team across EMEA, selling cybersecurity infrastructure into complex, multi-stakeholder accounts.
Senior Business Development Manager, Vodafone Business
Jun 2025 – Aug 2026 · Dublin
- Led mid-market and SME business development, positioning ROI-led connectivity solutions against competitor offerings.
Avaya (incl. Esna, acquired by Avaya) · 8 yrs 6 mos
Director, Cloud Collaboration Sales North America
Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · Ontario, Canada
- Delivered 137% of target (8,900 seats vs 6,500 goal)
- Hit 75% of quarterly quota in month one by accelerating deal velocity
- Led three sellers across North America and mentored the team on prospecting and close discipline
Territory Account Manager
Jan 2019 – Jun 2021 · Ottawa, Ontario
- Exceeded annual targets by over $1M each year (~185% of quota)
- Closed $2.2M in Year 1 and $2.1M in Year 2 ($4.3M over 24 months)
- Built a territory plan that outperformed regional benchmarks on market share
Regional Cloud Sales Leader – Canada
Nov 2017 – Dec 2018 · Greater Toronto Area
- Beat a $2M annual target in Year 1 ($2.28M / 114%)
- Lifted revenue 5–15% for reps supported through strategic deal support
- Led the region on attachment rates by embedding Cloud into core contracts
Mid-Market Regional Manager, Avaya UC Company (Esna)
May 2015 – Nov 2017 · Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Delivered $1.05M then $1.25M against a $1M annual target (up to 125%)
- Recognised as an Avaya Sales Champion
Account Manager, Esna (acquired by Avaya)
Sep 2013 – May 2015 · Richmond Hill, Ontario
- As Inside Sales: $1M against an $800K target (125%)
- As Account Manager: recovered dormant accounts and generated $650K vs a $500K goal (130%)
Earlier: Sales Development Representative, Hewlett-Packard (Oct 2012 – Sep 2013).
Recognition
- Avaya Sales Champion
- Avaya Cloud Office Sales Proficient (Avaya, Jul 2020)
- MEDDPICC Masterclass (MEDDICC, Oct 2021)
- ESNA OFFICELINX Admin Certification (Esna, Sep 2013)
In the press
- Securing Ireland’s future in the cyber world, Business Post commercial report, Oct 2024: Ash spoke on a Business Post Live cybersecurity panel as sales team lead, ThreatLocker.
Recommendations
“His enthusiasm is infectious and is customer service is unparalleled.”
“Ash is one of the best natural salesman I have worked with, and over the course of many many years I have worked with a lot of sales people.”
“He can take very complex technologies, and make them seem very simple to my customers.”
“He is genuine and cares about the relationships he helps to foster.”
“His drive to grow and learn is second to none.”
From Ash’s LinkedIn recommendations.
Education
- MBA, Business Administration and Management, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2022–2024)
- BSc, Computer Science, York University (2011–2013)
- BSc, Electrical Engineering (Control Systems), Qazvin Islamic Azad University (2005–2010)
Want to talk performance management?
Book 15 min with AshFor People leaders and CPOs at companies of 200–2,000 employees. In 15 minutes you walk me through how your review cycle runs today: goals, reviews, calibration and the tools behind them. I point out where it loses time or fairness. You leave with 3 specific fixes you can use whether or not you buy anything, plus an optional Revolut People price for your headcount.