John Anderson
About John Anderson
John Anderson serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales - ERP at QAD, bringing extensive experience in sales leadership and strategy development. He has held various significant roles at companies like RingCentral, Cisco, and Oracle, focusing on SaaS models and collaboration technologies.
Current Role at QAD
John Anderson serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales - ERP at QAD. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's sales strategy and execution in the enterprise resource planning sector. His role involves overseeing sales operations, developing revenue-generating programs, and aligning with various internal teams to enhance sales performance.
Previous Experience at RingCentral
Before joining QAD, John Anderson worked at RingCentral for a total of seven years in various sales leadership roles. He served as Vice President of Sales - Major Accounts from 2018 to 2022, and prior to that, he was the Area Vice President of Sales - Major Accounts from 2017 to 2022. His tenure at RingCentral also included a position as Director - Enterprise Sales from 2014 to 2017.
Sales Management Background
John Anderson has a robust background in sales management, having held positions at several prominent companies. He worked at Cisco WebEx as Regional Sales Manager and Sr. Sales Manager - Segment Director from 2008 to 2011. He also served as Regional Sales Manager at Cisco Systems from 2011 to 2012 and at Oracle from 2012 to 2014. His experience includes managing diverse sales teams and implementing effective sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
John Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background complements his extensive experience in sales, particularly in SaaS models, recurring revenue, and unified communication. He has developed expertise in cloud computing and collaboration workspaces throughout his career.
Recognition and Leadership
Throughout his career, John Anderson has been recognized as a thought leader and team player by executive teams. He is known for his ability to align with internal teams such as Marketing, Operations, and Senior Leadership to drive sales success. His leadership style focuses on developing both 'hunters' and 'farmers' within sales teams, emphasizing staffing, training, and development.