James Sipes
About James Sipes
James Sipes is an Account Manager at Black Box, specializing in direct sales and project management within the telecommunications and technology sectors. He has a diverse work history, including roles at US Steel, Verizon Wireless, and Focus Workforce Management, and holds a B.S. in Business & Marketing from Penn State University.
Current Role at Black Box
James Sipes holds the position of Account Manager at Black Box, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he manages approximately 40 direct customers, which include large national manufacturers, integrators, and healthcare providers. His responsibilities involve overseeing direct sales and projects within the telecommunications and technology sectors. Sipes works through distribution partners to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality service for his clients.
Previous Employment History
James Sipes has a diverse work history prior to his current role at Black Box. He served as a Database Coordinator at US Steel for one year from 2007 to 2008. He also worked as a Territory Sales Representative at Focus Workforce Management for one year in 2018-2019 in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. His experience includes a position as a Consumer Sales Representative at Verizon Wireless for eight months in 2011, and as a Business Sales Representative at the same company from 2011 to 2014 for three years in Warrendale, PA. Additionally, he worked at Teen Mania Ministries International as a Call Specialist and Recruitment Supervisor between 2008 and 2010.
Educational Background
James Sipes has a solid educational foundation. He studied at Penn State University from 2011 to 2015, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Marketing. Prior to that, he attended the Community College of Allegheny County, where he achieved an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from 2004 to 2007. His early education culminated in a High School Diploma from P.H.A.A., which he completed from 2001 to 2005.
Skills and Specializations
James Sipes specializes in managing direct sales and projects within the telecommunications and technology sectors. His expertise includes working through distribution partners to deliver competitive pricing and top-tier service to customers. This skill set enables him to effectively address the needs of a diverse client base, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.