Derek Coates

Derek Coates has extensive experience in sales and client relations, currently serving as a Sales Executive at Progressive Publishing since August 2017. Prior to this role, Derek was the Director of Client Relations at Safety Services Company, where responsibilities included managing multiple business units, overseeing a $2 million collection portfolio, and driving realization rates. Derek also held the position of Director of Sales/Operations, managing a team of over 200 employees and achieving annual revenues of $12 to $15 million. Earlier career roles include Inside Sales/Customer Service Manager, overseeing inside sales of $4 million annually, and Owner of Coates Sales Group, LLC, a commissioned sales agency. Derek began the professional journey as Vice President of Sales at Coates & Associates of Central Florida, Inc. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Central Florida.