David Pinyon
About David Pinyon
David Pinyon is a Strategic Account Executive at Meriplex Communications, with a 30-year career in telecommunications that includes leadership roles in sales and team management. He has a strong background in building strategic partnerships and specializes in contract negotiations and vendor management.
Work at Meriplex
David Pinyon has served as a Strategic Account Executive at Meriplex Communications since 2018. In this role, he focuses on building and maintaining strategic relationships with key clients. His responsibilities include managing accounts, negotiating contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction. Pinyon leverages his extensive experience in telecommunications to drive sales and support the company's growth objectives in Houston, Texas.
Telecommunications Career History
David Pinyon has a distinguished 30-year career in telecommunications, holding various leadership roles. He worked at Allegiance Telecom as VP/GM from 1999 to 2005, overseeing operations and sales. He then joined Level 3 Communications as Account Director Wholesale from 2009 to 2016, where he managed wholesale accounts. Prior to his current position, he served as Director Carrier Sales at Logix Fiber Networks from 2016 to 2018. His career also includes a brief tenure at McLeod USA as Regional Director and at XO Communications as Agent Channel Manager.
Education and Expertise
David Pinyon earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Arkansas State University, studying from 1979 to 1984. His educational background complements his extensive experience in telecommunications. Pinyon is technically savvy and skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and project management. He specializes in contract and Master Service Agreement (MSA) negotiations, vendor management, and key client management.
Leadership and Team Building Skills
David Pinyon has a strong background in team building, coaching, and mentoring. He has a proven track record of motivating sales teams to achieve maximum results. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and strategic partnership development, which has contributed to his success in various roles throughout his career. Pinyon is recognized for his ability to forge relationships within cross-functional teams, enhancing overall organizational performance.
Achievements in Sales Performance
Throughout his career, David Pinyon has demonstrated a record of record-breaking sales performance. His expertise in managing Profit and Loss (P&L) statements and motivating teams has led to significant sales growth in the organizations he has worked for. Pinyon's experience in CLEC Operations and Wholesale/Carrier Services further supports his ability to drive sales and achieve business objectives.