Darrell Thomas Jr.
About Darrell Thomas Jr.
Darrell Thomas Jr. is an Account Director at Aquent, specializing in agency relations and business development. With extensive experience in sales and account management, he has worked in various roles across the Greater Seattle Area since 2002.
Current Role at Aquent
Darrell Thomas Jr. serves as the Account Director, Agencies at Aquent, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads and manages pitches and proposals aimed at driving growth opportunities on a global scale. His responsibilities include collaborating with marketing and sales enablement teams to develop strategies that enhance enterprise account growth.
Previous Experience at Aquent Talent
Prior to his current position, Darrell worked at Aquent Talent, formerly known as Vitamin T, as the Director of Business Development from 2015 to 2022. During his seven years in this role, he was instrumental in identifying market trends and needs through leveraging relationships, contributing to the company's growth in the Greater Seattle Area.
Professional Background
Darrell has a diverse professional background that includes roles such as Sales Engineer at TEGNA (formerly Gannett) for King5.com from 2011 to 2015, and Dealer Support Specialist at Belo for six months in 2010. He also worked as a Senior Sales and Leasing Consultant at Honda & Toyota of Seattle from 2006 to 2010, and as Director of Membership Sales & Front Desk Manager at Seattle University Connolly Center from 2002 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Darrell Thomas Jr. studied Political Science at Seattle University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2001 to 2006. He also completed his high school education at O'Dea High School, graduating in 2001. His educational background complements his expertise in business development and account management.