Jennifer Anne Hutchinson
Jennifer H. is a dynamic and values-driven sales leader currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Sakon, where she leads strategic initiatives across telecom data cloud solutions for global enterprise clients. With over a decade of experience spanning telecom, SaaS, and medical sales, Jennifer combines high-performance leadership with a deep commitment to service, driving innovation, efficiency, and accountability within enterprise IT asset and expense management. Her expertise in aligning IT, finance, and procurement teams has helped transform telecom from a cost center into a strategic advantage for Fortune 2000 companies.
Jennifer’s professional journey began at the young age of 15, working three jobs and discovering her natural aptitude for sales through perseverance, grit, and an unwavering belief in faith and integrity. Recognized as a multi-time President’s Club honoree, Women of Distinction nominee, and graduate of Leadership SWFL, she is known not only for her results but also for her ability to mentor and inspire. She attributes much of her success to divine guidance and influential mentors who believed in her potential and helped shape her career trajectory.
Outside of her corporate achievements, Jennifer lives out her mission of impact and service alongside her husband and two children. Together, they serve as ministers and operate a hybrid Christian school, providing values-based education to children in their community. Their shared passion for global missions has taken them to countries like Brazil and Japan, further fueling Jennifer’s dedication to leading with purpose, empowering others, and honoring her faith through every facet of life and leadership.
• Keuka College
• St Petersburg College
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success first and foremost to God, who has guided me throughout every step of my career. I started working at the age of 15, juggling three customer service jobs, and it was during those early experiences that I discovered my passion—and talent—for sales. While I had my reservations about the industry at first, I’ve always led with faith, honesty, and integrity. That foundation has allowed me to grow, lead with purpose, and earn recognitions like the Presidents Circle and being named a Southwest Florida Leader from 2020 through 2021.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received wasn’t spoken—it came from trusting in God to guide my path. That faith has led me to incredible mentors, like Mike Schmidtmann, a business coach who not only believed in me but equipped me with the tools and confidence to succeed. His guidance, along with the wisdom of others placed in my life, has been instrumental in helping me grow into the leader I am today.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice is simple but powerful: you can do anything you put your mind to. Stay focused, work hard, have faith, and most importantly—believe in yourself. The combination of determination and belief will take you further than you ever imagined.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and also the greatest opportunity—is being able to reach every person who needs inspiration and guidance. I feel a deep responsibility to share the knowledge and wisdom I’ve gained to help others find their path to greatness and success. It's not always easy to reach everyone, but the opportunity to make that impact keeps me driven every day.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Faith is the foundation of everything I do—both personally and professionally. My husband and I are both ministers, and together we’ve built a life centered on purpose, family, and service. We’re raising two amazing children, and we also run a Hybrid Christian School to help provide excellent, faith-based education to children in our community and beyond. We’re deeply involved in missions work, with trips to places like Brazil, Europe, and Japan, because we believe in using our lives to uplift others and spread hope wherever we go.