Chris Hall
About Chris Hall
Chris Hall serves as a Global Account Manager at Black Box, where he has worked since 2017, focusing on IT solutions for clients in the Greater Chicago Area. He has extensive experience in account management across various companies and holds a BS in Political Science from Bradley University.
Work at Black Box
Chris Hall has served as a Global Account Manager at Black Box since 2017. In this role, he focuses on addressing a variety of IT requirements for clients, utilizing a consultative selling approach. His responsibilities include managing IT Integration teams that consist of 5-20 IT professionals, who provide services to Fortune 500 global clients. Hall has played a significant role in expanding the geographic scope and product offerings for clients at Black Box, enhancing the company's service capabilities.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Prior to joining Black Box, Chris Hall held several positions in account management and business development. He worked at JT Group Limited as a Global Account Director from 2015 to 2017. Before that, he was a National Account Manager at Midtronics from 2012 to 2015 and served as VP of Business Development and Sales Manager at WM Putnam from 2010 to 2012. His earlier experience includes a role as a Named Account Manager at Avaya from 2007 to 2010 and as an Account Manager at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies from 1995 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hall studied Political Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1986 to 1990, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He furthered his education at Bradley University, studying Political Science for one year from 1990 to 1991. His academic background complements his extensive experience in IT sales and account management, where he has developed expertise in various areas including Infrastructure, Mobility, Switching Hardware, Unified Communication, Audio Visual, Data Center, 5G, and Multi-Site IT Deployment.
Achievements in Client Relations
Throughout his career, Chris Hall has successfully improved relationships and regained business with five strategic global clients. His consultative selling approach has enabled him to effectively address the diverse IT needs of these clients, contributing to their overall satisfaction and loyalty. His ability to manage teams and expand service offerings has further solidified his reputation in the industry.