Derek Gagnon

Derek Gagnon has a strong background in sales, with experience spanning over two decades. Derek started their career at Circuit City as a Sales Representative in 1996 and worked their way up to become a Sales Manager. In 2001, they joined Connection as a Senior Account Manager, where they were responsible for establishing new accounts, assessing customer needs, and negotiating deals. Derek's exceptional sales skills and ability to maintain strong relationships led to their promotion as a Sales Manager in 2005. Derek further advanced their career at Connection by becoming a Senior Sales Manager in 2012, where they led and developed a team of Account Managers. In 2017, they were promoted to the position of Director of Sales - Northeast and recently transitioned to the role of Senior Director of Sales - Northeast in April 2022. Throughout their career, Derek has demonstrated excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, positioning him as a valuable asset in driving business growth.

Derek Gagnon holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Southern New Hampshire University, which they completed from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Mount Washington College, graduating between 2010 and 2015. At Johnson & Wales University, Derek attended from 1995 to 1996. Derek'searliest education was at Wilton-Lyndeborough Co-Op from 1991 to 1995. However, no degree or field of study is specified for these two earlier institutions.