Chris Nantes
About Chris Nantes
Chris Nantes serves as a Senior Key Account Manager at Poly in Ottawa, Ontario, with over a decade of experience in sales and account management across various technology sectors.
Work at Poly
Chris Nantes has been serving as a Senior Key Account Manager at Poly since 2021. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing key accounts and leveraging his expertise in Unified Communications and various software tools to enhance client relationships and drive business growth.
Education and Expertise
Chris Nantes holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Saint Mary's University, which he completed from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from Dalhousie University between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, he has completed the AWS Cloud Practitioner program, demonstrating his knowledge in cloud technologies. He also studied HR Management at Saint Mary's University from 1995 to 1996.
Background
Chris Nantes has a diverse professional background in the technology and communications sectors. He began his career at Bell Canada, where he worked as Team Manager in Access Network Engineering and later as Associate Director of Marketing and Product Management. He has also held significant roles at Nortel and Avaya, including Global Portfolio Leader for Small/Medium Enterprise Communications. His experience spans over two decades in various sales and management positions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Nantes has developed a comprehensive skill set in Unified Communications, Radio, VoIP, SaaS, IoT, Cloud, Networking, and AI. He has undergone extensive sales strategy training, mastering methodologies such as Miller Heiman, SPIN, Challenger, Sandler, and MEDDIC. He also holds a Level 2 Security Clearance (Enhanced), with renewal currently in progress, reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards in his professional conduct.
Previous Experience
Before joining Poly, Chris Nantes held various positions at Motorola Solutions, where he served as Senior Channel Area Sales Manager and currently as Channel Leader for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. His tenure at Avaya included roles as Sales Manager for Networking Solutions and Global Portfolio Leader. He also worked at Bell Canada and Nortel, gaining valuable insights and experience in the telecommunications industry.