Monte Jackson

Trailblazer
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Azure Cloud & AI Solution Specialist at Microsoft

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Overview

As an Azure Cloud & AI Solution Specialist at Microsoft, Monte helps organizations modernize applications using his expertise in cloud computing and generative AI. People who have worked with him describe him as a "creative thinker, " "consummate professional, " and "detailed oriented. " He holds a BS from Clemson University and has Azure AI certifications.

Outside of his technology career, Monte is deeply committed to his family and community. He and his family have a tradition of sharing their blessings by sponsoring and helping those in need, particularly during the Christmas season, to provide gifts and necessities.

Unique fact: While at Red Hat, he achieved 326% of his new product sales quota and was ranked the #1 sales specialist in the Southeast.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Friendly But Fast

Assertive

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Azure & Generative AI
Specializes in helping clients modernize applications and innovate with generative AI on the Azure platform, aligning technical solutions with business goals to drive revenue.
Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Previously drove significant revenue growth for Red Hat's hybrid cloud solutions, including Openshift and Openstack, by building strategic relationships with executives.
Application Modernization
Focuses on migrating and modernizing applications for enterprise and Fortune 500 clients to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate time-to-value.

Media Appearances

Monte has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Azure Cloud & AI Solution Specialist at Microsoft
1-2022 - 6-2025
Azure Application & Innovation Specialist - Strategic Accounts at Microsoft
8-2021 - 1-2022
Strategic Account Manager at DataStax
1-2019 - 8-2021
Hybrid Cloud Solutions Specialist at Red Hat
Account Executive - API Security and Management Solutions at CA Technologies

Education

1985 - 3-1989
BS from Clemson University

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Insights For Selling To Monte

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Monte is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Monte move?

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

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

You And Monte

Personality Compatibility


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