Kareem Merritt

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CEO at Intras, Cloud Services

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Kareem Merritt is the founder and CEO of Intras Cloud Services, a company he established in 2012 to help organizations with digital transformation. He has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, with previous leadership roles at CDW. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.

Outside of work, Kareem is a family man with four children and a dog named Izzy. He is passionate about aviation, which sparked his interest in complex network and infrastructure concepts. He spends his free time inspiring his children to pursue their own passions.

He is an obsessive Dallas Cowboys fan and will often watch games while traveling, even on an airplane.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

Upfront

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI
He identifies leveraging generative AI as the single biggest driver of modernization for his customers and a key priority for his company's growth.
Aviation
Has a deep love for aviation and its technologies, which initially inspired his passion for understanding complex network and infrastructure concepts.
Dallas Cowboys
Described as an "obsessive" fan who will watch games anywhere, including streaming them live from an airplane.

Media Appearances

Kareem has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2011
CEO at Intras, Cloud Services
5-2006 - 9-2020
Co-Founder, President at 92ND STREET DESIGN, INC.
1-2004 - 12-2010
Regional Manager at CDW Corporation
8-1996 - 1-2004
Territory Account Manager at CDW Corporation

Education

1993 - 1995
Bachelors of Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1991 - 1993
Education details unavailable from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Exp : 29 Location : Dallas, Texas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at Intras, Cloud Services
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Insights For Selling To Kareem

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kareem is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kareem

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kareem move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Kareem take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Kareem

Personality Compatibility


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