Jonathan Kropf
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Charlene Carroll
Jonathan is an incredible business person with an acute eye for detail and a real vision for what makes "new innovative businesses" tick. I have had the opportunity of working with Jon around a number of visionary new products and solutions and he has a keen understanding of how to build them, market them and sell them. You always know exactly where you stand with Jon, a rare trait in business today, and he is clear and concise on what he is looking for and the results he wants to achieve.
Kathryn Tindale
I was privileged to be part of a team led by Jon to build and establish a cloud and hosted services provider for the local SA partner market. Jon's vision for the future and shrewd entrepreneurial spirit created the foundation that paved the way for the for the success Tarsus On Demand enjoys today. Being the very definition of an Entrepreneur, I know very few people with his drive, zest for success and comprehensive knowledge of marrying opportunities, people and companies. He brings together a rare set of skills and experiences that span the most challenging hurdles faced by Tech start-ups today. If you get the chance to work with Jon, grab it!
Charlene Carroll
Jonathan is an incredible business person with an acute eye for detail and a real vision for what makes "new innovative businesses" tick. I have had the opportunity of working with Jon around a number of visionary new products and solutions and he has a keen understanding of how to build them, market them and sell them. You always know exactly where you stand with Jon, a rare trait in business today, and he is clear and concise on what he is looking for and the results he wants to achieve.
Kathryn Tindale
I was privileged to be part of a team led by Jon to build and establish a cloud and hosted services provider for the local SA partner market. Jon's vision for the future and shrewd entrepreneurial spirit created the foundation that paved the way for the for the success Tarsus On Demand enjoys today. Being the very definition of an Entrepreneur, I know very few people with his drive, zest for success and comprehensive knowledge of marrying opportunities, people and companies. He brings together a rare set of skills and experiences that span the most challenging hurdles faced by Tech start-ups today. If you get the chance to work with Jon, grab it!
Charlene Carroll
Jonathan is an incredible business person with an acute eye for detail and a real vision for what makes "new innovative businesses" tick. I have had the opportunity of working with Jon around a number of visionary new products and solutions and he has a keen understanding of how to build them, market them and sell them. You always know exactly where you stand with Jon, a rare trait in business today, and he is clear and concise on what he is looking for and the results he wants to achieve.
Kathryn Tindale
I was privileged to be part of a team led by Jon to build and establish a cloud and hosted services provider for the local SA partner market. Jon's vision for the future and shrewd entrepreneurial spirit created the foundation that paved the way for the for the success Tarsus On Demand enjoys today. Being the very definition of an Entrepreneur, I know very few people with his drive, zest for success and comprehensive knowledge of marrying opportunities, people and companies. He brings together a rare set of skills and experiences that span the most challenging hurdles faced by Tech start-ups today. If you get the chance to work with Jon, grab it!
Charlene Carroll
Jonathan is an incredible business person with an acute eye for detail and a real vision for what makes "new innovative businesses" tick. I have had the opportunity of working with Jon around a number of visionary new products and solutions and he has a keen understanding of how to build them, market them and sell them. You always know exactly where you stand with Jon, a rare trait in business today, and he is clear and concise on what he is looking for and the results he wants to achieve.
Kathryn Tindale
I was privileged to be part of a team led by Jon to build and establish a cloud and hosted services provider for the local SA partner market. Jon's vision for the future and shrewd entrepreneurial spirit created the foundation that paved the way for the for the success Tarsus On Demand enjoys today. Being the very definition of an Entrepreneur, I know very few people with his drive, zest for success and comprehensive knowledge of marrying opportunities, people and companies. He brings together a rare set of skills and experiences that span the most challenging hurdles faced by Tech start-ups today. If you get the chance to work with Jon, grab it!
Credentials
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Asking Great Sales Questions
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Shane Snow on Storytelling
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Global Technology Distribution Council Diploma
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Experience
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Stellarise Ltd (A Velocity Technology Group Company)
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Velocity Technology Group
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2017 - Present
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Tarsus On Demand
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South Africa
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2017
Lead channel-only, Public Cloud Vendor & Hybrid Cloud Enablement business as integral part of Tarsus Technology Group. Participate in group EXCO and group marketing advisory panels. Direct all Cloud On Demand activities as well as daily operations with emphasis on efficiency in operations and exponential sales growth. Collaborate with Board of Directors to recruit and train new staff, negotiate contracts, and develop effective salary structures. Define and communicate accountabilities specific to management team. Oversaw organizational finances and financial management including budgeting and audits. • Leverage skills of highly competent and highly effective team to achieve YOY growth in excess of 400%. • Contribute to development as Cloud Computing “Evangelist”, providing clear analysis of potential impact that consumption-based IT will have on specific business channels. • Establish and ensure program quality and stability with design and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, systems, and regular evaluation. • Consistently maintain low turnover rates, creating environment able to retain and support quality staff and volunteers. • Design and promote programs and services able to maintain optimized quality without sacrificing cost-effective goals. • Develop innovative marketing campaigns Show less
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Velocity Technology Group
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Oct 2007 - Jan 2013
I started velocity group with 4 people in a Regus office in 2007. The gamble paid off and a successful IT company was built. I controlled the strategic direction of the group, which included: -Infrastructure Supply (HP, Dell, Lenovo etc.) -Office Automation (Konica Minolta & Avaya) -CRM Software and Implementation (Dynamics CRM) -Managed Services The Managed Services business grew into a Cloud Services business, which was spun off from the group and acquired by one of the countries largest technology distributors. Show less
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First Technology
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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General Manager
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Apr 2007 - Nov 2007
Ran the Infrastructure Sales and Service division for Gauteng. Full Profit & Loss responsibility. Ran the Infrastructure Sales and Service division for Gauteng. Full Profit & Loss responsibility.
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AdvanceNet Pty Ltd
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Oct 2000 - Apr 2007
Moved from Account Management where I consistently exceeded targets to run the sales teams of both the Infrastructure Sales as well as the Application Software business units (ERP, BI, CRM). I spent a lot of time in Africa dealing with Multi-nationals and growing the Africa business significantly as result. Assisted with the startup of group companies, including AdvanceOne (SAP Business One) and Advanced Applications Africa (Software Distribution). Moved from Account Management where I consistently exceeded targets to run the sales teams of both the Infrastructure Sales as well as the Application Software business units (ERP, BI, CRM). I spent a lot of time in Africa dealing with Multi-nationals and growing the Africa business significantly as result. Assisted with the startup of group companies, including AdvanceOne (SAP Business One) and Advanced Applications Africa (Software Distribution).
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Regal Technologies
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Johannesburg Area, South Africa
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Technician | Product Manager | Account Manager
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Mar 1999 - Oct 2000
Started as a technician, moved into Product Management for a niche set of imported IT items and then moved into Corporate Account Management Started as a technician, moved into Product Management for a niche set of imported IT items and then moved into Corporate Account Management
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Education
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1998 - 1998
Training Connection
MCSE, A+, N+, SQL Server Administration, Information Technology -
1992 - 1997
Northcliff High School
Matric, Matric
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