Jacob Perron
About Jacob Perron
Jacob Perron serves as the Commercial Sales Director at GoNetspeed, where he leads the sales team and manages financial performance. He has extensive experience in sales and management, having previously held various roles at Verizon over an eight-year period.
Current Role at GoNetspeed
Jacob Perron serves as the Commercial Sales Director at GoNetspeed, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads the sales team, focusing on selling services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), enterprise clients, and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) properties within his assigned region. He is responsible for developing sales strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
Previous Experience at Verizon
Before joining GoNetspeed, Jacob Perron had an extensive career at Verizon, where he worked for eight years as Managing Partner - Business Sales from 2016 to 2024. His responsibilities included managing budgets, forecasts, reporting, and overseeing the overall performance of the sales team. He also held various roles at Verizon, including Data Solutions Consultant and Solutions Architect, contributing to his expertise in sales and customer relations.
Sales Management Background
Jacob Perron has a solid background in sales management, having worked as a Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager at Verizon Wireless from 2006 to 2010. His experience in these roles involved managing store operations, sales performance, and customer service, which laid the foundation for his later leadership positions in business sales.
Educational Background
Jacob Perron earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Maine, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His education provided him with a strong foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in sales and management.
Sales Strategy and Community Engagement
In his current role at GoNetspeed, Jacob Perron is responsible for managing the financials and return on investment (ROI) of all sales opportunities. He guides his sales team with a comprehensive prospecting strategy and emphasizes building community relationships to enhance business growth and customer engagement.