Nick Persico

Nick Persico is currently the Director of Revenue at Close, assisting inside sales professionals in closing deals effectively. He was the Co-Founder at Smart Host, which was later acquired by Beyond Pricing in Techstars Austin S14. Previously, Nick held the position of VP of Ops at Krossover, which got acquired by Blue Star Sports. He has also worked as a Hustler at Elastic/Close.io and in outside sales at Sysco. He is enthusiastic about the impact of technology on the enterprise landscape and the evolution of tools and workforce shaping the industry.

Nick's expertise and focus areas include inbox zero strategies, inside/outside sales techniques, SaaS sales, web development, foodservice sales & marketing, operations, and team software training. Known for his 'whatever it takes' attitude, he is committed to driving success in the organizations he is part of.

With educational backgrounds from Saints Peter And Paul High School and San Jose State University, where he studied Marketing, Nick has honed his skills and knowledge in the field of sales and technology.

Throughout his career, Nick Persico has been associated with notable organizations such as Close, where he currently serves as the Director of Sales & Support. His past roles include VP of Operations & Logistics at Krossover, Co-Founder at Smart Host, and various sales and management positions at companies like Sysco, Big Mario's Pizza & Italian Foods, and LuckyStripes. Nick's diverse experiences have shaped his versatile skill set and strategic approach towards business growth and development.