Jon Foster

Jon Foster is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the media and entertainment industry. Currently serving as the Director of Sales at Backlight since April 2022, Jon previously held director and managerial roles at iconik.io and Quantum, where responsibilities included developing sales strategies, pursuing new business opportunities, and fostering relationships with key technology partners. Jon has a strong background in consultative selling methodologies, focusing on hybrid, cloud, and on-premises solutions, as well as media asset management platforms. Prior experience includes regional sales roles at Nexenta Systems and Quantum, concentrating on software-defined storage and big data solutions. Jon began a career in sales at Niche Video Products, where marketing strategies and client relationships were key responsibilities. Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast: Television and Radio from Western Kentucky University.