Nadia Iosco, MBA
Nadia Iosco, MBA is a highly accomplished Global Account Manager at Anixter, with over 30 years of experience in sales and business development, including more than a decade managing global accounts. Nadia is recognized for her consultative approach, strategic thinking, and ability to cultivate long-term client partnerships. She consistently delivers value across complex, high-value projects, leveraging her expertise to help clients mitigate risk, optimize solutions, and achieve business goals.
Nadia’s primary areas of expertise include global sales, account management, relationship-based selling, strategic pricing, and business development. She is particularly skilled at building enduring client relationships, navigating complex sales cycles, and leading projects that range from $50,000 to multi-million-dollar initiatives. Her strategic focus and ability to align solutions with client objectives have earned her consistent account growth and multiple recognitions, including six consecutive years of President’s Club honors for exceeding sales quotas. Many of her professional relationships span more than 20 years, reflecting her reputation as a trusted advisor and valued partner in the industry.
A graduate of Dominican University with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, Nadia has also completed extensive professional sales training. She is actively engaged in professional networking, including women’s leadership groups in Chicago, and remains committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates and golfing with her family, embracing an active lifestyle that complements her demanding career while maintaining personal balance and well-being.
• Dominican University - MBA
What do you attribute your success to?
Nadia attributes her success to authentic relationship-building, honesty, and consistency. She believes sales success comes from genuinely understanding a client’s needs, maintaining integrity in pricing conversations, and always acting in the customer’s best interest.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Nadia encourages young women to start with inside sales to fully understand systems and processes, then transition into outside or global roles. She emphasizes following the career path you want, staying confident, and not being afraid to ask questions.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Nadia identifies competitive pricing and difficult negotiations as ongoing challenges in sales. She also sees strong opportunity in AI and IoT-driven growth, noting that infrastructure supporting these technologies continues to expand and create new business opportunities.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Nadia’s core values include integrity, trust, transparency, and professionalism. She believes in being proactive without being aggressive and values relationships built on mutual respect.