Nov. 6, 2009 (Business Wire) -- PROS (NYSE: PRO), a leading provider of pricing and revenue optimization science and software, announced today that Chris J. Jones has joined the PROS Leadership Team and will lead global sales efforts in our Manufacturing, Distribution and Services markets.

"We are pleased to welcome Chris to the PROS Leadership Team and look forward to his leadership as Chief Sales Officer, Manufacturing, Distribution and Services," said Bert Winemiller, Chairman of the PROS Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. "Chris brings valuable leadership experience as a technology company executive that most recently led a business unit with over $600 million in annual revenues. His wealth of experience in generating revenue growth and building strategic business relationships in customer and partner ecosystems will add significant value to our sales efforts in our Manufacturing, Distribution and Services markets."

Christopher J. Jones

Most recently, Chris served as Microsoft’s General Manager for the Greater Southeast District, where he directed Microsoft’s “Enterprise and Partner Group” business across six southern states. The business unit had more than $600M in annual revenues. In this capacity, Chris led diverse teams of sales, partner, marketing, services and technical professionals responsible for driving sustained business value with over 300 large corporate customers and 25 managed partners.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Chris held positions of increasing responsibility with other leading technology firms including field sales management, business development, and operations. He began his corporate career at MCI Telecommunications and served as MCI’s Branch Director for the Carolinas. He also served as the Southeast Area Manager for EMC, the leader in enterprise storage and information management solutions.

Chris has been recognized as a “Chairman’s Circle” winner in each and every role during his 20 years in the technology industry due in large part to his passion for customers, growing people and commitment to operational excellence. He is a featured case study in a recently published book “Topgrading for Sales - World class methods to interview, hire and coach top sales representatives.” Chris is a graduate of the University of Richmond in Virginia with a B.A. in Economics and Sociology.

PROS develops and implements science-based price and margin optimization software for Fortune Global 2000 sized companies. PROS software empowers users to understand how pricing impacts profitability, bring scientific pricing strategies to market, and negotiate pricing using scientific price guidance. Traditional pricing methods such as cost plus and match the competition are destructive and leave margin opportunities unrealized.