Eric Thomson

Experience

1. Account Executive

   Dz Solutions

   Oct 2014 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Sales Performance:• Consistently exceeding annual sales quotas: • 2024 sales quota of $6.5 Million exceeded by 125%, achieving over $8 Million in revenue. • Successfully managed 20+ accounts. • Recognized as the Top Account Executive, leading in all key metrics, including Revenue, Gross Profit, and overall performance.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Spearheaded multi-million-dollar projects from inception to completion, delivering results under tight deadlines with renowned organizations such as USC, ABC Disney, COSM, Dollar Shave Club, Activision, Riot Games, and KSL Resorts.• Skilled in account portfolio planning and prioritization to maximize revenue opportunities across a diverse client base.• Extensive experience engaging with senior IT and C-level executives, effectively navigating complex account landscapes and fostering long-term relationships.• Proven ability to mediate conflict, drive transparent communication, and build trust with clients during high-pressure scenarios.Client Solutions Expertise:Focused on delivering end-to-end datacenter technology solutions for clients in Corporate IT, Media & Entertainment, Higher Education, and Life Sciences, enabling them to exceed their business objectives.Specialties:• IT Sales (Dell, Palo Alto Networks, Arista, Fortinet, HP, etc.) & Engineering Consulting• Big Data Storage/Disaster Recovery (DR) & Networking• Wireless Infrastructure & Security (Wireless Site Surveys, Firewalls)• Post-Production, CGI, and Digital Asset DistributionTechnical Knowledge:Deep understanding of SAN, NAS, Post-Production Editorial Workflows, Tape Libraries, Data Deduplication, VMware, High-Speed File Transfer Workflows, Cloud Solutions, and AI-driven technologies.

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Sales
• Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Negotiation Skills
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Entrepreneurship
• Crm
• Microsoft Excel
• Market Research
• Networking
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• New Business Development
• Business Planning
• Account Management
• Inventory Management
• Business Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategy
• Team Building
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Outside Sales
• Data Storage Technologies
• Wireless Networking
• Vmware
• Management Consulting
• Consultative Selling
• Saas
• Data Warehousing