Cody Mills
Scottsdale
Summary
Results-oriented sales professional with extensive experience in sales development and customer service. Excels in outbound prospecting and building relationships with finance leaders to facilitate the adoption of AppZen’s AI-driven solutions for modernizing finance operations. Proven track record in thriving within fast-paced environments and collaborating effectively with teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
AppZen
Phoenix
02.2025 - Current
- Driving outbound prospecting efforts across target accounts to generate qualified pipeline and meetings for the AE.
- Executed consultative, value-based outreach to showcase AppZen’s AI platform as a solution for modernizing finance operations.
- Engaged finance leaders to uncover operational inefficiencies and business challenges in AP automation, invoice processing, and expense auditing.
- Collaborated with Account Executives on opportunity qualification, account strategy, and early-stage pipeline development.
- Enhanced top-of-funnel performance through diligent follow-up, effective objection handling, thorough account research, and strategic stakeholder mapping.
Shift Manager
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
Scottsdale
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Led daily operations in fast-paced environment, coordinating team efforts to optimize customer service and operational efficiency.
- Managed shift workflows and tasks, ensuring service standards met during high-volume periods to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Addressed customer concerns with professionalism and urgency to maintain positive experiences and swiftly resolve issues.
- Enhanced store performance through strategic inventory management and effective communication, addressing challenges to support team objectives.
Bay Attendant
Topgolf
El Paso
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service, boosting guest satisfaction in high-energy environment.
- Addressed customer concerns and equipment issues promptly, facilitating smooth and enjoyable experiences.
- Communicated clearly with guests to answer questions and manage expectations, providing responsive support.
- Operated efficiently in fast-paced setting, managing multiple priorities while upholding service quality.
Valet
LAZ Parking
Denver
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Created strong first impressions by assisting guests with professionalism and urgency, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Delivered high-quality guest service in fast-paced hospitality setting, ensuring positive experiences as first point of contact.
- Responded to guest questions and requests promptly, fostering a customer-first mindset that enhanced guest satisfaction.
- Developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills while addressing guest needs in high-volume, guest-facing role.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Scottsdale, AZ03-2024
Skills
Accomplishments
Consistently met or exceeded performance goals at AppZen while contributing to team initiatives and overall pipeline development.
Earned varsity letters in both baseball and football, serving as team captain during senior year.
Served as a peer mentor in the Learning Strategies Program (LSP), supporting students with dyslexia and other learning needs.
Earned varsity letters in both baseball and football, serving as team captain during senior year.
Served as a peer mentor in the Learning Strategies Program (LSP), supporting students with dyslexia and other learning needs.
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Staff / Games Leader, Global Down Syndrome Foundation, 08/01/17, 08/01/18
- Volunteer Staff, Children's Hospital, 01/01/19, 03/01/19
Timeline
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
AppZen
02.2025 - Current
Shift Manager
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
12.2020 - 09.2022
Bay Attendant
Topgolf
08.2019 - 03.2020
Valet
LAZ Parking
01.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix