JOANNA LINDQUIST

Growth-focused and multi-faceted account manager with extensive B2B, cybersecurity, and technical account management experience. Possesses expertise in the areas of channel sales, VAR/reseller partnerships, business development, strategic planning, account management, contract negotiations, and customer relationships. Proven consultative sales process with a focus on helping customers solve their cloud and security challenges. Visionary technical expert and strategic thinker who challenges the status quo and focuses on strong partnerships with prospective clients and existing customers. Possesses a passion for innovation and a zealous commitment to helping customers shape the future of cybersecurity. Develops creative sales strategies and business models to drive top-line growth and achieve business objectives. Recognized as a top sales performer who thrives in a high-pressure environment and adapts quickly to changing industry trends to deliver results. Articulate and influential communicator who inspires teammates, and fosters a culture of creativity, diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Leads with integrity and serves as a trusted partner for cross-functional teams (including sales, marketing, operations, service), driving a culture of collaboration and high performance. Strong level of project management, analytical, conflict resolution, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Channel Manager of the Year 2023 Nominee, Regional Partner Manager Central, Trellix
• Channel Manager of the Quarter - Q1 2022, Regional Partner Manager Central, Trellix
• Channel Manager of the Quarter - Q2 2020, Citrix
• CDW Partner Summit Gold Partner of the Year Nominee, Citrix 2020
• Member of Zebra Technologies 2018 Elite Club (awarded to Top 10% of sales performers globally)
• Award, Outstanding Sales Performance of 2017 & 4th Quarter Performer of the North America Inside Sales Team, Zebra Technologies
• Award, Top Lenovo Sales Performer for 1H of Sales Year for Sales Level Group
• Ranked #1 for Top YoY sales growth for FY2014 on the State and Local Midwest Team (IL, IN, MI, OH, KY) growing entire book of business 334% during first year with CDW.
• Rookie Award Recipient, Alphagraphics, for earning Top Sales across all Alphagraphics branches nationwide.

IntelliGuards is a brand new startup focused on Cybersecurity and Security Operation Centers consulting with an advisory board comprised of CEOS, CISOs, Sr.Directors, and renowned cybersecurity security experts

In the project I have helped the founder further build out his brand and reach to help launch his startup to the next level. These activities include:

• Assembled a grassroots team of 8 additional team resources to help grow the teams business development, outreach and cybersecurity labs initiatives.