Amin Gates
Studied at New York University
Works at LinkedIn
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Work Experience
Sales Leader - North America
September 2020 - Present
I lead a nationwide teams spanning small business acquisition through large enterprise sales. I set ambitious, business-aligned goals and translate them into clear strategies that deliver measurable results. My expertise lies in building cultures of amplifying human potential, crafting winning strategies, navigating change with confidence, inspiring high performance, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving operational excellence.
Regional Sales Manager, (High Growth, Enterprise, Mid-Market)
January 2017 - September 2020
As Sales Manager in LinkedIn’s multi-billion-dollar Talent Solutions division, I led a top-performing team of business consultants charged with accelerating growth in under-penetrated customer segments. I focused on building deep business acumen and sharpening sales proficiency, enabling the team to deliver measurable revenue growth and stronger client outcomes. Notable achievements include leading North America’s #1 sales team by attainment, co-leading a development series for 200+ sales professionals, coaching seven team members into leadership roles, and spearheading diversity initiatives that advanced inclusive hiring and workplace culture.
Strategic Account Manager
January 2015 - January 2017
Working with LinkedIn's top enterprise customers, I developed branding, sourcing, and data strategies to attract world-class talent. My role was equal parts talent acquisition consultant, social media expert, change manager, and sales professional. Notable wins: • Consistently outperformed sales quota (8 consecutive quarters) • Top Selling Rep in Segment – 2016, 2015, 2014 • Top 5% of LinkedIn sellers in North America – 2016 • LinkedIn Club Winner
National Account Manager
Dow Jones
January 2013 - May 2013
Leveraged my expertise in financial market trading platforms, real-time news and data feed integrations to service a range of corporations with the following solutions; The Wall Street Journal & Barron's direct feeds, Factiva, and Dow Jones Newswires. My territory comprised of 40 accounts with over $16M in annual bookings. Learn more about the solutions I sold for Dow Jones (Factiva News) below:
National Account Executive
PR Newswire
November 2011 - January 2013
Partnered with advertising agencies and direct clients on global press campaigns announcing product activations, M&A activity, C-Suite guidance, Crisis Management, and Investor Relations updates. My goal was to create and pitch a strategy to amplify the client's messaging as well as target, engage, measure and integrate their communications across media/news outlets. Consulted with over 30 clients across Music Entertainment, Print Publication, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Luxury Fashion Brands. Total annual revenue $1.2M with 30% growth expectations. Learn more about the solutions I sold at PR Newswire (now Cison) below:
Fixed Income Sales & Trading
Thomson Reuters
January 2011 - November 2011
Charged with retaining approximately $6M in revenue across 30 major US banks and investment firms. Acquired deep domain expertise on Fixed Income securities, including credit derivatives, swaps and regulations around each instrument. My role was to demonstrate superior data accuracy and low latency to trading professionals in order to execute on best pricing and information available through Thomson Reuters platforms. Learn more about the platforms I sold at Thomson Reuters below:
Media Sales Manager
Thomson Reuters
February 2010 - January 2011
Pitched and sold a disruptive video + voice to text technology to financial professionals. Reuters Insider was coined the "YouTube" for financial professionals and is now the de facto means to consume media across trade floor/desks within financial institutions and wealth management firms. Nurtured and develop seed audience to consume Reuters video content. Secured buy-in from content providers to contribute to the Reuters platform. Sold all components of Reuters Insider - including content management system, embeddable media players, content delivery platform and live platform channels. Notable win: • CEO Circle Award for Sales Excellence - 2010 Learn more about the disruptive video platform I sold for Thomson Reuters below:
Sales Specialist - Equity Markets
Thomson Reuters
May 2005 - April 2010
Charged with retaining approximately $4M in revenue across 45 major US banks and investment firms. Acquired deep domain expertise in Equities and FX, instruments. My role was to demonstrate superior data accuracy and low latency to trading professionals in order to execute on best pricing and information available through Thomson Reuters platforms. I defended and sold against market incumbents, Bloomberg and Factset. Learn more about the platforms I sold at Thomson Reuters below:
Education
New York University
Project Management, Business Operations, Operations
2008 - 2009
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Bachelors of Arts, Business Administration and Psychology, Psychology
2000 - 2004
Activities and societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Student Government Organization, Unity Cultural Center - President, Student Activities Board - Activities Chairman