Alan Graves
About Alan Graves
Alan Graves serves as the National Account Manager at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2014. He has a background in music instruction and holds multiple degrees in business and general studies.
Work at Cogent Communications
Alan Graves has served as the National Account Manager at Cogent Communications since 2014, marking a decade of experience in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. His role involves managing key accounts and driving sales growth. Graves has received multiple internal promotions due to his outstanding sales performance. He has consistently ranked in the top 20% of National Account Managers and achieved significant sales milestones, including 244% of quota in May 2016 and 216% of quota in June 2017. His contributions have been recognized through membership in the Q2 Leaders Club in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Alan Graves has a solid educational background in business and general studies. He studied at Montgomery College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) and an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland University College, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Business, Marketing, Finance, and Digital Media. Additionally, he holds an SD-WAN Certification, demonstrating his expertise in software-defined networking within wide area networks.
Background
Before joining Cogent Communications, Alan Graves worked as a self-employed musician and guitar instructor from 2007 to 2015 in the DMV Area. He also held the position of Assistant Manager at Guitar Center from 2012 to 2014 in Rockville. His diverse background in music and retail management has contributed to his skills in sales and customer relations.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Cogent Communications, Alan Graves has achieved notable sales performance milestones. He earned the title of Top Representative in the DC area for Q3 of 2018 and has received four consecutive sales-based raises. His consistent performance has led to recognition as a top performer, including achieving 124% of quota in Q2 of 2017, making him the only representative in the North East region to reach this level.