Matt Johns
About Matt Johns
Matt Johns is the Vice President of Sales at CoreSite in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and data center industries.
Vice President of Sales at CoreSite
Matt Johns is currently serving as the Vice President of Sales at CoreSite in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Since joining the company in 2018, he has been instrumental in expanding CoreSite's presence in the region. His role involves overseeing the sales strategies and initiatives aimed at optimizing data center and interconnection solutions for enterprises, network operators, and cloud providers.
Sales Leadership Roles
Matt Johns has a strong background in sales leadership, having held multiple director-level positions in various companies. He worked at Crown Castle as Director of Sales from 2013 to 2018, and at Lightower Fiber Networks as Director, Enterprise Sales - MidAtlantic from 2013 to 2017. He led the sales teams at these organizations, driving sales growth and building new client relationships in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before his tenure at CoreSite, Matt Johns accumulated extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. He was Director of Sales, Strategic Verticals at Zayo Group in 2012-2013, and also served as Director of Sales, Northeast and MidAtlantic at Zayo Group in 2012. He held the role of Director of Sales - MidAtlantic and Southeast at AboveNet, Inc. from 2006 to 2012. His earlier roles include Enterprise Sales at OnFiber Communications from 2004 to 2006, and Regional Sales Manager at SAVVIS Communications from 2001 to 2004.
Education and Early Career
Matt Johns studied at the University of Virginia from 1989 to 1993. His career in the telecommunications and data center industries spans over two decades, during which he has held significant roles that contributed to his expertise in sales and client management. His early career included roles in enterprise and regional sales, which laid the foundation for his leadership positions later on.
Experience with Enterprises and Network Operators
Matt Johns has extensive experience working with enterprises, network operators, and cloud providers. Throughout his career, he has focused on optimizing data center and interconnection solutions. His proven track record includes building and maintaining lasting relationships with clients in the telecommunications sector, demonstrating his ability to drive sales success and client satisfaction.