Jason Simons

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Field Sales Manager - Texas at CDW

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Jason is a highly accomplished IT leader and expert strategist currently serving as a Field Sales Manager for CDW in Texas. His background includes director-level roles where he led infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud operations for major energy companies and cloud service providers. He holds a Bachelors degree from Lamar University.

While his public profile focuses on his professional achievements, his interests include major technology providers like Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Given his deep roots in Texas, including his education and career, he likely has an affinity for local culture and sports teams in the region.

In a previous role, he successfully improved margins by $5 million annually through strategic datacenter consolidation and contract renegotiations.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Values Relationships

Informal

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

IT Cost Optimization
Demonstrated a track record of saving millions by consolidating infrastructure, migrating to the cloud, and renegotiating large hardware and software contracts at a previous company.
Cyber Security Strategy
Previously managed and was responsible for the entire Cyber Security program at Southwestern Energy, focusing on critical security controls and risk mitigation.
Cloud & Hybrid Operations
As the former Director of Cloud Operations at iland Cloud, he has deep expertise in managing complex cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

Media Appearances

Jason has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Field Sales Manager - Texas at CDW
5-2021 - 2-2025
Principle Solutions Architect at CDW
5-2021
Director, Cloud Operations at iland Cloud
Director, Business Information Services at Southwestern Energy
Senior Manager, Business Information Systems at Southwestern Energy

Education

Bachelor's degree from Lamar University

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Insights For Selling To Jason

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jason is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jason

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jason move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Jason take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Jason

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