Jon Housknecht

About Jon Housknecht

Strategic and results-driven sales leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering innovative SaaS and telematics solutions across transportation, logistics, and compliance sectors. I specialize in helping enterprise clients solve complex operational challenges through technology—whether it\'s asset tracking, regulatory compliance, or workforce optimization.Currently serving as Senior Sales Manager at BlackBerry Radar, I help organizations unlock efficiency and visibility through intelligent asset tracking solutions. Prior to this, I led national and enterprise sales teams at J. J. Keller & Associates and Verizon Connect, consistently exceeding revenue targets and scaling strategic partnerships across North America.My leadership style is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and a deep understanding of customer needs. I’ve successfully negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts, launched go-to-market strategies, and built sales playbooks that drive measurable results.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about transforming transportation and logistics through technology—or if you’re looking for a proven leader to help scale your sales organization.

Experience

1. Senior Sales Manager - Blackberry Radar

   BlackBerry

   Sep 2023 — Present · Roanoke, TX, US

   As a Senior Sales Manager at BlackBerry Radar, I lead strategic sales efforts across North America, helping transportation and logistics companies optimize their operations through intelligent asset tracking solutions. BlackBerry Radar is part of the BlackBerry IoT Business Unit, delivering rugged, low-maintenance tracking devices powered by BlackBerry® QNX® and secured with industry-leading encryption.In this hunter-style role, I act as the entrepreneur of my territory—driving net new business, building senior-level relationships, and delivering tailored solutions for intermodal, trailer, chassis, and equipment tracking. I work closely with customers from pilot to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience and long-term success.Key Responsibilities:• Prospect and close new business across the intermodal and transportation sectors.• Build and maintain executive-level relationships to advance complex deals.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support pilots, onboarding, and customer success.• Represent BlackBerry Radar at regional trade shows and industry events, delivering seminars and thought leadership.• Partner with associations and channel partners to expand brand presence and pipeline.Key Achievements:• Spearheading growth in the North American, European, APAC and Australian intermodal markets.• Recognized for a hands-on, customer-first approach that differentiates Radar in the industry.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  BA, Speech Communication

  1995 — 1997

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Skills

• Direct Sales
• Cold Calling
• Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Sales
• Salesforce.com
• Managed Services
• Quotas
• Mobile Technology
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Satisfaction
• Telecommunications
• Mobile Devices
• B2b
• Wireless
• Sales Process
• Channel
• Solution Selling
• Account Management