Roger Grannis
Sales Communications Expert
Roger Grannis has devoted his career to mastering the art and science of communicating with sales teams.
He brings high energy, high content, and high humor to every engagement, whether it’s delivering a keynote, leading a consulting engagement, teaching a workshop, or coaching an executive.
For 30 years, Roger’s work has been driving sales growth at companies such as Gartner, GE, Wells Fargo, PepsiCo, Symantec, Vertex, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Foot Locker.
Roger genuinely cares about your success. He will work hard to understand your goals and challenges and deliver a customized solution that will maximize your return on every dollar spent.
Roger Grannis
Sales Communications Expert
Roger Grannis has devoted his career to mastering the art and science of communicating with sales teams.
He brings high energy, high content, and high humor to every engagement, whether it’s delivering a keynote, leading a consulting engagement, teaching a workshop, or coaching an executive.
For 30 years, Roger’s work has been driving sales growth at companies such as Gartner, GE, Wells Fargo, PepsiCo, Symantec, Vertex, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Foot Locker.
Roger genuinely cares about your success. He will work hard to understand your goals and challenges and deliver a customized solution that will maximize your return on every dollar spent.
Roger revolutionized^3000designed^3000cultivated^3000 sales training at Gartner.
17 Years at Gartner, The World’s Leading IT Advisory Firm
Prior to forming Grannis Group in 2004, Roger was known as The Voice of Gartner, where he spent 17 years in sales, sales training, and product management.
During his tenure, Roger:
- Built Gartner Sales University, which contributed to growing revenues from $22 million to $850 million
- Shepherded the rollout of dozens of company acquisitions
- Created and hosted Gartner’s popular podcast, Talking Technology
- Infused global sales events with energy, insight, and humor
- Moderated panels with business luminaries such as Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft
Roger began his sales career at Osborne/McGraw-Hill, where he was the top sales producer and national sales manager.
He is on the faculty of GE Crotonville, GE’s prestigious leadership development center.
Roger is also a member of The National Speakers Association where he continuously hones his craft.
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Education and Personal Life
Roger earned a BA in speech and psychology from Willamette University and did post-graduate studies in theatre and broadcasting at San Francisco State University.
Outside of work, Roger loves spending time outdoors. He is a year round camper (camps out at least one night every month) and frequently hikes the hills of New England. As a scout leader, he has led teenagers on more than 1,000 miles of backpack trips. After college, he rode his bicycle across the U.S. (4700 miles, 87 days, 7 flat tires). He and his son recently hiked the John Muir Trail.
Roger is a member of St. Mary’s Men’s Ministry, enjoys creative writing, and cherishes time with his family.
Roger continuously hones his craft as an active member of the National Speakers Association.
Education and Personal Life
Roger earned a BA in speech and psychology from Willamette University and did post-graduate studies in theatre and broadcasting at San Francisco State University.
Outside of work, Roger loves spending time outdoors. He is a year round camper (camps out at least one night every month) and frequently hikes the hills of New England. As a scout leader, he has led teenagers on more than 1,000 miles of backpack trips. After college, he rode his bicycle across the U.S. (4700 miles, 87 days, 7 flat tires). He and his son recently hiked the John Muir Trail.
Roger is a member of St. Mary’s Men’s Ministry, enjoys creative writing, and cherishes time with his family.
Roger Grannis
SALES COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT
Direct: (203) 431-2999
24 Clearview Drive,
Ridgefield, CT USA
Roger Grannis
SALES COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT
Direct: (203) 431-2999
24 Clearview Drive,
Ridgefield, CT USA