Jeremy Metz

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Energy Group Manager, Strategic Sourcing at Verizon

Goldens Bridge, New York, United States

Overview

Jeremy Metz is the Energy Group Manager for Strategic Sourcing at Verizon, where he oversees a multi-billion dollar energy portfolio for the companys US operations. He holds a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University, specializing in utility and environmental law, and is admitted to the New York State Bar.

His role involves managing all aspects of electricity and natural gas procurement, including risk management and executing renewable energy transactions to support Verizons sustainability goals.

Unique fact: Jeremy is a licensed attorney who applies his legal expertise in environmental and utility law directly to managing one of the largest corporate energy portfolios in the country.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Curious

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Energy Procurement
He manages a multi-billion dollar energy portfolio for Verizon, handling procurement and risk management for electricity and natural gas across the United States.
Renewable Energy
His responsibilities include executing renewable energy transactions and agreements as part of Verizon's strategic sourcing and sustainability initiatives.
Utility & Energy Law
As a New York-admitted attorney with a JD focused on utility and environmental law, he possesses deep regulatory and legal expertise in the energy sector.

Media Appearances

Verizon heeds call of fuel cells. Featured in CNET

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Work History

12-1995
Energy Group Manager, Strategic Sourcing at Verizon
3-1985 - 12-1995
Director, Energy and Technology at American Forest and Paper Association

Education

1979 - 1982
Juris Doctor from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

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Insights For Selling To Jeremy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeremy is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeremy

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeremy move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Jeremy take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jeremy

Personality Compatibility


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