CJ Edmonds is an accomplished, client-driven executive with over 24 years of management experience in the Tech Industry. Starting his professional career as a CPA and auditor earned him solid qualifications in all core business functions. He is a dynamic leader with an unmatched ability to build team cohesion and inspire individuals to strive toward higher levels of achievement and personal development. He sets aggressive goals and delivers creative solutions and superior results.
CJ believes that profitable growth is directly correlated with efficient operations, well-managed finances, and robust sales. Through CJ’s many years of management, he has lived by his Philosophy: Inspire people to identify with company and team goals and go the extra mile to ensure success.
CJ Joined SmartRent in 2020 to lead the charge in growing overall revenue in the business.
In 2019 he was recruited to be the CEO of Caligoo and help establish the company in the US.
From 2010-2019 CJ led the National Sales Team at G5 with a consistent track record of 25%+ YOY growth resulting in the company growing from $5.5M to $40M.
From 2004 to 2010, CJ worked with many early-stage companies assisting them with business creation and strategy, budgeting and finance, staff development, and sales and marketing plans. CJ created and executed sales initiatives and support procedures at SureID resulting in revenue growth from $0 to $3.7 million in 3 years.
From 1995 to 2004 CJ worked in the early stages of Internet companies NTT/Verio and You Networks (as a founder) and wireless companies VoiceStream Wireless, Nextel Communications, and OneComm. CJ helped these companies create and launch new markets and products, structure sales, support, and operations teams, and grow revenue from under $100,000 to over $200 Million.
Specialties: Executive Leadership, Sales Leadership, Client Success, Finance, Contract Negotiations...all about the EQ.
