David Cantu

Dynamic Sales Professional Driving Growth in Global IP Transit, Content Hosting, Carrier, and Netcentric Markets

Role
Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications
Location
Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Sales & Business DevelopmentView LinkedIn profile

About David Cantu

An accomplished senior sales professional with extensive experience in technical sales and IT networking solutions. My career spans over 16 years of selling high-speed internet, IP transit, and global connectivity solutions to Netcentric businesses. As a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, my focus has always been on building strong partnerships that enable business customers to develop and implement robust network strategies.I am passionate about connecting with clients, actively listening to and understanding their needs, and helping their businesses drive efficiency and operational productivity through Cogent\'s comprehensive portfolio of solutions. My role involves end-to-end account management for a diverse range of business accounts across global markets. I am responsible for acquiring, retaining, and developing existing and new businesses by identifying customers\' needs and demonstrating the value of Cogent\'s full range of telecommunications products and services, including our extensive global network footprint.My expertise lies in leveraging Cogent\'s strengths in IP transit, content delivery, carrier wholesale, and netcentric solutions to meet the evolving connectivity demands of modern businesses. I excel in consultative selling techniques and have a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Experience

  1. Global Account Manager

    Cogent Communications

    Feb 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

    Identifying new business opportunities within a prescribed regional or global sales territory, focusing on market segments such as IP Transit, content creators/hosters, carriers/wholesalers, and netcentric companies.

Education

  • Austin Community College

    Criminal Justice/Police Science

    2008 — 2010

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