Maxwell Jansons
About Maxwell Jansons
Maxwell Jansons is the Director of New Business at Cision in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in business development and sales.
Director, New Business at Cision
Maxwell Jansons is currently serving as the Director of New Business at Cision in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the New Business unit, focusing on generating net new Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and aligning resources across departments to drive accelerated growth. He promotes an inclusive, team-first culture centered on individual wellness and success.
Past Roles at Cision
Maxwell Jansons has held several positions at Cision before becoming the Director of New Business. He worked as the Senior Manager, New Business, for 8 months in 2021 to 2022, and as a Manager, New Business, for a year from 2020 to 2021. These roles involved implementing strategic initiatives to reduce roadblocks to growth and overseeing account executives and managers, contributing to the organization's accelerated growth.
Business Development Experience at Groupon
Prior to his tenure at Cision, Maxwell Jansons gained considerable experience at Groupon. He served as the Business Development Team Lead for the 'Things To Do' category from 2016 to 2017, and as a Business Development Representative from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a GOB Account Representative in 2015. During his time at Groupon, he honed his skills in business development and team leadership.
Early Career Roles
Maxwell Jansons began his career in sales and business development with roles at SimpleRelevance and CareerBuilder.com. He worked at SimpleRelevance in 2014 and at CareerBuilder.com as a Sales Intern in 2013. These early roles provided him with foundational expertise in business development and sales.
Education in Entrepreneurship and Communication
Maxwell Jansons studied at the University of Iowa from 2011 to 2015, majoring in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies and Communication and Media Studies. His educational background provided him with the knowledge base that has supported his roles in business development and leadership.