Don Zavis

Don Zavis is a sales trainer, sales coach, and international keynote speaker with a career focused on helping individuals and organizations improve sales performance. As an executive with experience in both private and public organizations, Zavis has contributed to increased sales and profitability across multiple industries. His professional education includes more than 6,000 hours of practical training, providing a foundation of real-world sales expertise.

Zavis has a record of hiring and developing high-performing sales professionals, coaching them to achieve top results within their industries. He is known for creating a sales culture throughout organizations, emphasizing both achievement and collaboration. His approach to sales development addresses not only tactics but also the mindset and behavioral frameworks necessary for sustained success.

Zavis has contributed to the development of more than 3,000 sales professionals and has trained and coached over one billion dollars in revenue production. He has also purchased and sold 23 businesses in various industries, offering firsthand insight into success across diverse markets. Zavis is ranked among the top 5 percent of sales trainers and coaches in the United States.

As the founder of Don Zavis Sales Training, Zavis leads a national sales training and coaching organization serving the financial services, retail, manufacturing, and professional services sectors. His practice includes educational workshops, private sales coaching and training, keynote addresses, group sales training, webinars, and digital resources. His sales training philosophy centers on three disciplines: attitude, behavior, and technique.

Zavis is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose topics include business, business coaching, marketing, peak performance, sales, and social media. He draws on decades of hands-on experience and a record of measurable results to provide practical guidance for organizations seeking to enhance their sales effectiveness.