Sales Training and Professional Development Organization

We are the leading global sales organization responsible for empowering over 50,000 sales professionals and leaders
See our Methodology

Opdev is one of the Leading Sales
Training Companies in the World

No matter what size or scope your organization currently is, we help you grow and scale up.

Opdev helps sales and leadership master the craft of selling by offering:

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Thought-Provoking Collaborative Sessions

We blend ideas, best practices and insights to elevate our results and relationships.

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Self-Guided Materials Honed over Decades of Experience

Our methods provoke new ways of thinking and inspire continual growth

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Tools to Develop skills that Build on Individual Strengths

We are dedicated to elevating performance to new levels and changing lives for the better

Sales Training and Best Practices

Over 50 years of evolved sales methodology, connecting 50,000 sales professionals, 230+ locations in 30 countries 

Over 50 years of evolved sales methodology, connecting 50,000 sales professionals, 230+ locations in 30 countries 

We offer many different modes and mediums of learning to support all types of learners and competencies, including hybrid, virtual, and in-person.

We offer experienced and successful salespeople and leaders with real-world experience. You can trust our experience as practical and proven, not academic and theory.

We can customize our programs to address your company’s unique goals and challenges. We also continually update our programs based on the best practices collected from our 400+ Sandler trainers and thousands of clients around the world.

Our unique approach emphasizes reinforcement training that helps accelerate your learning path with ongoing training workshops, individual coaching sessions, and interactive online tools.

With over 230+ training centers in major U.S. cities and more than 30 countries plus materials translated into 20 languages, we’re uniquely positioned to support our clients on a global scale.

Meet The Leadership Team

Since the founding of our organization, we empower sales professionals and
leaders each year to master the craft of selling

Dave Mattson

CEO & President

Bill Bartlett

EVP of Franchise

Sarah albert

City Mayor & Developer

Kevin martin

City Mayor & Developer

Mike hardson

City Mayor & Developer

Aleesha brown

City Mayor & Developer

Dave Mattson

CEO & President

Dave Mattson is a best-selling author, sales and management thought leader, keynote speaker and leader for sales training semin…

Bill Bartlett

EVP of Franchise

Bill Bartlett is a critically acclaimed coach and facilitator who excels at identifying core challenges and implementing growth…

Michael Norton

EVP of Enterprise

Michael Norton still considers himself a constant student of the game when it comes to performance development and helping orga…

Paula Driesell

Chief Human Resource Officer

Paula Driesell brings over 25 years of senior human resource experience with a focus on operational and strategic HR practices….

Shannon Howell

VP of Legal

Shannon Howell has been practicing law for over 24 years. Prior to joining Sandler in 2006, she was in private practice at a la…

Luke Blazejak

Chief Finance Officer

Luke Blazejak brings over 10 years of accounting and financial management experience in both the public and private sectors acr…

Our Founder's Philosophy

At Opdev, we pride ourselves in practicing what we preach and living the core values defined by our founder, David, which have led to 50+ years of success for us and our worldwide list of clients.

ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS, TECHNIQUES

Our Underlying Belief System

The Opdev learning experience is a belief system, not a one-time event. Learners embrace a changed mindset and continue to implement, refine, and enforce these beliefs as part of an ongoing post-learning path. 

Interested in discovering more about Opdev’s Philosophy including the Opdev Methodology and Opdev Selling System?

Want to join a winning team in a leading global sales company ?

We need highly qualified people who are passionate about what they do.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

30

people trained per year

500

hours of training around the globe each year

50

more salespeople hit quotas than those without Opdev

88

salespeople said their sales strategy improved

96

of clients polled would recommend Opdev

Sales Leaders Through
Strategic Partnerships

We partner with global leaders in multiple industries to bring you the sales enablement tools, technology, and support you need to succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Opdev

The Opdev Selling System is seven-step system for successful selling. It’s a low-pressure, consultative selling approach that puts you, the salesperson, in control of the discovery process.

Our unique reinforcement training empowers professionals to change Behaviors, develop new Attitudes, and improve Techniques. It requires patience, determination, and support which we provide for our clients to ensure consistent lasting success.

Opdev is the world leader in serving every size organization and industry from Fortune 500 companies to scaling companies to individual sales professionals.

Yes, you can register for any one of our open enrollment sessions or crash a class at any one of our local training organizations. We also have self-guided online course

The Opdev Summit is the premier sales training event in the industry, held annually in March in Orlando Florida. Reserve your seat for next year

Our Franchises Offer a Tremendous Opportunity for Growth

Achieve work/life balance, earn the money you deserve, and make a difference in the lives of your clients!