Cj Downes
About Cj Downes
Cj Downes serves as the Senior Director of Account Management at Cvent, bringing over 15 years of experience in sales and account management. His career includes various roles at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Cvent, where he has developed strategic initiatives and managed teams to drive long-term growth.
Current Role at Cvent
Cj Downes serves as the Senior Director of Account Management at Cvent, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on maximizing sales production, managing the sales pipeline, and expanding market presence. He works closely with executive-level management to implement strategic initiatives that foster long-term growth. His responsibilities include overseeing the training and development of sales, account management, and marketing teams.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Cj Downes has a substantial history with Cvent, having previously worked as the Director of Account Management from 2020 to 2023 and as a Senior Manager of Account Management from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Cvent has equipped him with extensive knowledge of account management and sales strategies, contributing to his current leadership role.
Sales and Management Background
Cj Downes has over 15 years of experience in sales and account management. Prior to his current role, he worked at various organizations, including Vocus as Director of Small Business Sales and CalAmp Corp. as Territory Manager. His early career included multiple positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where he progressed from Management Trainee to Area Sales Manager, gaining valuable experience in sales and customer relationship management.
Education and Qualifications
Cj Downes earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from James Madison University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical and strategic thinking skills, which he applies in his professional roles.
Teaching Experience
Before entering the corporate sector, Cj Downes worked as a teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools for 10 months. This experience contributed to his skills in training and development, which he later applied in his sales and management roles.