MEET THE HIRING MANAGER
Corey Ray
Regional Vice President of Sales, North America
Get to know the people who grow teams at Origina. You will learn about our hiring managers’ career paths and what they look for in candidates during the interview process.
Get to know Corey's favorite:
Quote
“I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.”
– DH Lawrence
Holiday
Christmas, family time
Book
Extreme Ownership,
Jocko Willink / Leif Babin
An interview with our hiring manager
What was your first job?
Bagged Groceries at the local Grocery Store. $3.25 per hour.
What’s a fun fact that you’d like to share?
In my 20’s I was an actor on a bad Cop re-enactment TV show. I was the bad guy…
What are your hobbies?
Coaching and mentoring kids.
What do you do in your spare time?
Travel with my wife/kids when possible.
How is Origina different from any other company you have worked for in the past?
Very collaborative. Access all the way to the top for support. No job above or below anyone. Everyone willing to pitch in for the goal.
What does a typical day look like for a Regional VP of Sales at Origina?
Lots of calls and meetings to help remove obstacles to help generate new business. Starts around 7:30 with most IRL meetings happening before 10:00 in the US and the rest of the day is focused on opportunities being advanced toward closure.
What interview tips would you have for someone applying for a role with Origina?
Honesty and curiosity. Being transparent about your successes and challenges throughout your career. Ask questions that will pertain to your specific abilities and how they would integrate with ours at Origina.
Origina is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Origina are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.