Gene Vetere
About Gene Vetere
Gene Vetere is a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, specializing in identifying business opportunities in IP Transit and content hosting markets. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having worked for several companies including Comcast Business, Pitney Bowes, and Cox Communications.
Work at Cogent Communications
Gene Vetere has been serving as a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging Cogent's extensive global network to provide connectivity solutions tailored to various sectors, including commercial and retail buildings, carrier-neutral hotels, data centers, and colocation facilities. He utilizes his expertise in consultative selling and relationship-building to engage with clients and key decision-makers, ensuring that their specific needs are met.
Previous Experience in Sales and Account Management
Before joining Cogent Communications, Gene Vetere accumulated significant experience in sales and account management across several organizations. He worked at Comcast Business as a Business Account Executive from 2016 to 2019, focusing on SMB Direct Sales in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Prior to that, he held various roles at Pitney Bowes, including Enterprise Solutions Consultant and Senior Account Executive, where he specialized in identifying business opportunities and managing client relationships.
Specialization in Business Development
Gene Vetere specializes in identifying new business opportunities within global sales territories, particularly in the IP Transit and content hosting markets. His approach involves engaging directly with key decision-makers to qualify leads and generate new business opportunities. He employs consultative selling techniques to tailor solutions that meet the unique needs of his clients, enhancing their connectivity and service offerings.
Educational Background
Gene Vetere studied at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he pursued a degree in Business Administration and Management. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in sales and account management, equipping him with essential skills in business strategy and client engagement.
Career Progression and Roles
Gene Vetere's career includes diverse roles across various companies. He began his career at FP Mailing Solutions as a Dealer and later worked at RISO, Inc. as a Senior Sales Representative. His experience spans multiple positions at Pitney Bowes, where he served as an Enterprise Solutions Consultant and an ASM Branch Manager. He also worked at Cox Communications as a Retention Specialist. This varied experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the telecommunications and connectivity sectors.