Jason Sherwood
Sr. Manager, Sales and Partner Enablement | San Francisco, California, United States
Professional Overview
Jason Sherwood is a seasoned sales and partner enablement leader with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. In his current role as Sr. Manager of Sales and Partner Enablement at Equinix, he is responsible for driving strategic initiatives to empower the company's sales force and channel partners, enabling them to effectively deliver Equinix's cutting-edge data center and interconnection solutions to clients worldwide.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Sr. Manager of Sales and Partner Enablement at Equinix, Jason is instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive training programs, sales enablement tools, and partner engagement strategies. He works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the sales organization and channel partners are well-equipped to articulate Equinix's value proposition, identify new business opportunities, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Under his leadership, the sales and partner enablement initiatives have contributed to significant revenue growth and customer retention for Equinix.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Jason held various leadership positions at Equinix and other renowned technology companies. As Sr. Manager of Global Solution Architecture at Equinix, he led a team of solution architects in designing and delivering complex interconnection and data center solutions to enterprise clients. Before joining Equinix, Jason served as an Enterprise Architecture Manager and Solution Architect Manager at Verizon Enterprise Solutions Group, where he played a pivotal role in driving innovative technology deployments and supporting the sales team. Earlier in his career, Jason held technical and sales engineering roles at BT Global Services and BT Americas, honing his expertise in enterprise networking, cloud computing, and managed services.
Academic Background
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Sales and partner enablement strategy development
- Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs
- Leveraging data and analytics to drive sales performance
- Fostering strong relationships with channel partners
- Enterprise networking and data center solutions architecture
- Cloud computing and managed services implementation
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Under Jason's leadership, the sales and partner enablement initiatives at Equinix have contributed to a 25% year-over-year increase in channel-driven revenue. He has also been instrumental in the successful rollout of a new partner portal, which has streamlined collaboration and improved partner satisfaction by 30%. Jason's thought leadership in the industry has been recognized through his participation in industry conferences and publications, where he shares his insights on leveraging technology to drive business growth.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Jason Sherwood is a valuable asset to Equinix, driving the company's sales and partner enablement efforts to new heights. As he continues to evolve in his role, Jason remains committed to empowering Equinix's sales force and channel partners, helping them deliver innovative solutions that transform the way businesses harness the power of interconnection.
