Derrick Smilovitz

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Consultant at thredpartners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Derrick Smilovitz is a bilingual UCaaS/CCaaS Architect with over 15 years of experience in cloud voice solutions and large-scale migrations. He has led high-impact projects, including a 600+ site transition for Chicago Public Schools. Derrick holds a Bachelor of Science from DePaul University and excels in optimizing telecom infrastructure for maximum uptime and cost-efficiency.

Derrick led the technical design and execution for what was the largest clustered Mitel deployment at the time.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Large-Scale Migrations
He has hands-on experience leading a UCaaS migration for over 600 school sites and 25, 000 users, managing the entire process from design to cutover.
Cloud Communications
His entire career is focused on UCaaS and CCaaS platforms like Mitel, Clearspan, and Serenova, specializing in architecture and implementation.
Cost Optimization
His professional headline highlights his expertise in cost optimization, a key value proposition in his infrastructure projects.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2021
Consultant at thredpartners
1-2013 - 9-2021
Senior UC Implementation Specialist / Solutions Architect at Mitel
5-2006 - 12-2012
Network Voice Engineer II at thredpartners/ Chicago Public Schools

Education

2001 - 2005
Bachelors of Science from DePaul University

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Insights For Selling To Derrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Derrick is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Derrick

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Derrick move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Derrick take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Derrick

Personality Compatibility


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