Jay Phagura
About Jay Phagura
Jay Phagura is a Senior Account Executive at Hiya Inc., working remotely from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a background in various sales and account management roles.
Current Company
Jay Phagura currently works at Hiya Inc. He holds the position of Senior Account Executive, Canada. His responsibilities include supporting the company's growth in the Canadian market. Notably, he builds partnerships with major companies like Rogers and Samsung. His role is pivotal in modernizing voice calls using trust, identity, and intelligence.
Previous Experience
Jay Phagura has an extensive history of sales roles with various companies. Before joining Hiya Inc., he worked at BlueDot as an Enterprise Account Executive, Growth and Strategy Lead. His tenure there lasted 10 months. He held a similar role at Galvanize, now Diligent, for 6 months. Prior to these positions, he worked at TELUS Business in various account executive roles, including roles focused on large mid-market retention and mid-market sales. His early career includes positions at Thrive Digital, Yellow Pages, Apple, and Scarborough Mechanical and Oilfield Services.
Education and Expertise
Jay Phagura's educational background is rooted in business and marketing. He attended the BCIT School of Business + Media, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing. He also completed a Business Administration Diploma and a Business Management Certificate from the same institution. Additionally, he studied at Simon Fraser University and Douglas College, as well as Vancouver Community College, where he received a certificate in Heavy Duty Mechanics and Commercial Transport.
Skills and Roles
Jay Phagura brings a versatile skill set to his roles, with experience in both 'hunter' and 'farmer' sales positions. This indicates his capability in acquiring new clients as well as maintaining and nurturing existing relationships. His career highlights include spearheading product Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) at early-stage startups. This showcases his expertise in product development and market introduction. He strongly believes in teamwork as a key component of success in sales and business development.
Remote Work and Contributions
Although Jay Phagura works remotely from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, he consistently contributes to Hiya's mission. His responsibilities include meeting with partners weekly and supporting the company's objectives. His efforts are focused on integrating innovative solutions for voice call modernization, ensuring they are backed by trust, identity, and intelligence.