John Collins
About John Collins
John Collins serves as the RVP of Business Development at RingCentral, leveraging over two decades of experience in sales and business development across various telecommunications companies. He has held significant roles at Cisco, TELUS, and Allstream, and is actively involved in mentoring youth through organizations like Junior Achievement and Enactus.
Work at RingCentral
John Collins has been serving as the RVP of Business Development at RingCentral since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. His experience in the unified communications as a service (UCaaS) sector positions him to contribute effectively to the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining RingCentral, John Collins worked at Cisco as the Sales Director for Cloud & Hosted UC from 2018 to 2021. Based in the Toronto, Canada area, he was responsible for leading sales initiatives and driving cloud-based communication solutions during his three-year tenure.
Career at TELUS
John Collins held multiple roles at TELUS from 2007 to 2018. He served as the Director of Solution Sales and later as the Director of Sales for TELUS Business Solutions. His leadership in these positions contributed to the development of sales strategies and solutions tailored to business clients.
Background in Telecommunications
John Collins has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked in various capacities at Allstream from 1997 to 2007. His roles included Sr. Marketing Manager, Enterprise Sales Leader, and Director of Advanced Solutions & Technical Sales. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
Education and Community Involvement
John Collins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from McMaster University. He is actively involved in community initiatives, supporting organizations such as Junior Achievement, Enactus, and the Great Canadian Sales Competition. He dedicates time to coaching and mentoring young individuals in their educational and career pursuits.