Rob Stead
About Rob Stead
Rob Stead is a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in account management and sales across various sectors, including significant roles at Inchcape plc and FP Mailing.
Work at Cogent Communications
Rob Stead has served as a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications since 2019. In this role, he has been responsible for managing global accounts for one of the world's largest Tier 1 Internet Service Providers. Cogent Communications operates in over 202 markets across 43 countries, providing a range of services including international IP transit, Ethernet point-to-point, and co-location services. Stead's expertise in these areas supports the company's mission to deliver high-quality connectivity solutions to its clients.
Education and Expertise
Rob Stead studied at Harlow College from 2004 to 2006, where he achieved an AVCE Advanced Business qualification. Prior to that, he attended Passmores from 2000 to 2004. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role at Cogent Communications. His expertise includes account management and a deep understanding of telecommunications services.
Professional Background
Rob Stead has a diverse professional background in sales and account management. He began his career as an Account Manager at Retail Concessions Ltd from 2007 to 2008. He then joined Inchcape plc, where he held multiple roles including Senior Car Sales from 2012 to 2015 and Renewals Manager from 2015 to 2016. After his tenure at Inchcape, he worked at FP Mailing as National Accounts Manager for the Public Sector from 2017 to 2019 and as New Business Manager from 2016 to 2017. His varied experiences have contributed to his skills in managing client relationships and driving business growth.
Career Progression
Rob Stead's career progression reflects a steady advancement in account management and sales roles. After starting as an Account Manager at Retail Concessions Ltd, he transitioned to various positions at Inchcape plc, where he gained significant experience in car sales and renewals management. His subsequent roles at FP Mailing further enhanced his expertise in managing national accounts, particularly within the public sector. Since joining Cogent Communications in 2019, he has focused on global account management, leveraging his extensive background to support international clients.