Simon Van Heerden

EMEA Sales Director at Fast Four / Zone & Co
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Eemnes, NL
Languages
  • Afrikaans -
  • English Full professional proficiency

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Stuart Scanlon

His energy and enthusiasm is infectious. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Simon and seeing him grow into a professional that is capable of achieving greatness. I can’t wait until our paths intersect again.

Barry Payne

Simon has been an outstanding supplier to the Ophthalmology Industry. His commitment and service are fantastic, and he has made an effort to ensure that all demands are met. I would recommend him without reservation.

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Credentials

  • OKRs to Drive Alignment, Autonomy, and Accountability in a Hybrid Workplace
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)
    Microsoft
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Dec, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • SuiteLife: SuiteWeek
    NetSuite
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • MB-800 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant
    Microsoft
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • MBA in a box: Business lessons from a CEO
    Udemy
    May, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales: Closing a Complex Sale
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Business Fundamentals : Marketing Strategy
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to AWS
    A Cloud Guru
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales Training
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Udemy: Time Management Mastery: Do More, Stress Less
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Write to Ignite - Master the Art of Sales Copy & Copywriting
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Epicor MEDDICC and Sales Enablement training course
    Epicor Software
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Guy Kawasaki on Entrepreneurship
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategic Thinking
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Asking Great Sales Questions
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Diploma in Business Management and Leadership
    Shaw Academy
    Nov, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Diploma in Digital Marketing
    Shaw Academy
    Nov, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Psychology of sales, Selling Skills and Sales Operations
    Shaw Academy
    Mar, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    Shaw Academy
    Nov, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cloud Foundations
    Epicor Software
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Netherlands
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • EMEA Sales Director
      • Nov 2023 - Present

    • Regional Sales Leader EMEA
      • Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

    • South Africa
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Territory Sales Manager
      • Jun 2018 - Nov 2022

      Lead and manage the full sales cycle using methods such as BANT, MEDICC and a hybrid approach that our team developed in house. Manage, maintain and report on the CRM System called ITSM. Compile sales forecasts which get reported to the company shareholders on a weekly basis. Work closely with the marketing team to strategize and compile unique sales and marketing approaches in generating new leads using platforms such as LinkedIn, Mailing Campaigns, Cold Calling and other techniques… Show more Lead and manage the full sales cycle using methods such as BANT, MEDICC and a hybrid approach that our team developed in house. Manage, maintain and report on the CRM System called ITSM. Compile sales forecasts which get reported to the company shareholders on a weekly basis. Work closely with the marketing team to strategize and compile unique sales and marketing approaches in generating new leads using platforms such as LinkedIn, Mailing Campaigns, Cold Calling and other techniques which are relevant to each of our target markets. Maintain focus on core verticals where our technology solutions excel in. Work closely with the professional services department in ensuring there is full visibility of projects that will require their involvement. Manage internal and external expectations from all shareholders to deliver a successful project. Working closely with the team we also work towards having a 100% existing customer contract renewal retention ratio. Show less Lead and manage the full sales cycle using methods such as BANT, MEDICC and a hybrid approach that our team developed in house. Manage, maintain and report on the CRM System called ITSM. Compile sales forecasts which get reported to the company shareholders on a weekly basis. Work closely with the marketing team to strategize and compile unique sales and marketing approaches in generating new leads using platforms such as LinkedIn, Mailing Campaigns, Cold Calling and other techniques… Show more Lead and manage the full sales cycle using methods such as BANT, MEDICC and a hybrid approach that our team developed in house. Manage, maintain and report on the CRM System called ITSM. Compile sales forecasts which get reported to the company shareholders on a weekly basis. Work closely with the marketing team to strategize and compile unique sales and marketing approaches in generating new leads using platforms such as LinkedIn, Mailing Campaigns, Cold Calling and other techniques which are relevant to each of our target markets. Maintain focus on core verticals where our technology solutions excel in. Work closely with the professional services department in ensuring there is full visibility of projects that will require their involvement. Manage internal and external expectations from all shareholders to deliver a successful project. Working closely with the team we also work towards having a 100% existing customer contract renewal retention ratio. Show less

    • South Africa
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Specialist
      • Aug 2014 - May 2018

      Provide a strong focus on customer service and relationship building which ensured the growth was successful seeing our footprint move from Gauteng across all provinces in South Africa, and eventually moving into international markets such as Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius. I was responsible for setting up meetings with relevant parties including doctors, nurses, theatre staff and technical staff . Once the meeting was complete I would source the relevant product that would meet… Show more Provide a strong focus on customer service and relationship building which ensured the growth was successful seeing our footprint move from Gauteng across all provinces in South Africa, and eventually moving into international markets such as Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius. I was responsible for setting up meetings with relevant parties including doctors, nurses, theatre staff and technical staff . Once the meeting was complete I would source the relevant product that would meet the need and handled all quoting to the client. Once the quote was approved I managed the installation and training of the products which ranged from surgical microscopes, eye lasers, to eye room testing equipment. Successfully managed all technical after sales service to our clients to ensure the client had minimal to no down time with our equipment leading to my division having one of the best reputations in the market. My most notable achievement at Medequip - grew my division (Ophthalmic Division) by 25X profit with a 50 % year on year growth in sales and exceeding yearly sales targets by over 200%. Show less Provide a strong focus on customer service and relationship building which ensured the growth was successful seeing our footprint move from Gauteng across all provinces in South Africa, and eventually moving into international markets such as Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius. I was responsible for setting up meetings with relevant parties including doctors, nurses, theatre staff and technical staff . Once the meeting was complete I would source the relevant product that would meet… Show more Provide a strong focus on customer service and relationship building which ensured the growth was successful seeing our footprint move from Gauteng across all provinces in South Africa, and eventually moving into international markets such as Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius. I was responsible for setting up meetings with relevant parties including doctors, nurses, theatre staff and technical staff . Once the meeting was complete I would source the relevant product that would meet the need and handled all quoting to the client. Once the quote was approved I managed the installation and training of the products which ranged from surgical microscopes, eye lasers, to eye room testing equipment. Successfully managed all technical after sales service to our clients to ensure the client had minimal to no down time with our equipment leading to my division having one of the best reputations in the market. My most notable achievement at Medequip - grew my division (Ophthalmic Division) by 25X profit with a 50 % year on year growth in sales and exceeding yearly sales targets by over 200%. Show less

  • Netwize Imaging Systems
    • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    • Account Manager
      • Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

      Project management of the implementation of new security systems which included the monitoring database and software as-well as the security cameras and relevant infrastructure. All projects were successfully managed within budget and specified time. The projects also required me to draw the specification sheets using Microsoft Visio. The drawings detailed the security infrastructure which was signed off by the client including putting together a full project plan using Microsoft Projects. The… Show more Project management of the implementation of new security systems which included the monitoring database and software as-well as the security cameras and relevant infrastructure. All projects were successfully managed within budget and specified time. The projects also required me to draw the specification sheets using Microsoft Visio. The drawings detailed the security infrastructure which was signed off by the client including putting together a full project plan using Microsoft Projects. The area I managed, covered Mozambique and Durban with clients such as Bell Equipment, Rio Tinto - Richards Bay Minerals, Mozal Aluminum Smelter and Euro Steel to name a few. Show less Project management of the implementation of new security systems which included the monitoring database and software as-well as the security cameras and relevant infrastructure. All projects were successfully managed within budget and specified time. The projects also required me to draw the specification sheets using Microsoft Visio. The drawings detailed the security infrastructure which was signed off by the client including putting together a full project plan using Microsoft Projects. The… Show more Project management of the implementation of new security systems which included the monitoring database and software as-well as the security cameras and relevant infrastructure. All projects were successfully managed within budget and specified time. The projects also required me to draw the specification sheets using Microsoft Visio. The drawings detailed the security infrastructure which was signed off by the client including putting together a full project plan using Microsoft Projects. The area I managed, covered Mozambique and Durban with clients such as Bell Equipment, Rio Tinto - Richards Bay Minerals, Mozal Aluminum Smelter and Euro Steel to name a few. Show less

    • South Africa
    • Outsourcing/Offshoring
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Capturing
      • Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

      Capturing data onto the City Of Johannesburg website. Handled communication between stakeholders and ensured that work is completed on time and within budget whilst reporting to all stakeholders on a daily basis on project status Capturing data onto the City Of Johannesburg website. Handled communication between stakeholders and ensured that work is completed on time and within budget whilst reporting to all stakeholders on a daily basis on project status

    • Assistant project manager
      • Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

      Managed the Ekhuruleni Top 500 Consumers water porject which meant meeting with stakeholders , carrying out work and submitting reports. Ensuring work was completed on time and the quality control of the work Managed the Ekhuruleni Top 500 Consumers water porject which meant meeting with stakeholders , carrying out work and submitting reports. Ensuring work was completed on time and the quality control of the work

  • Cadii Carry Bag
    • Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    • General Manager
      • Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

      Manage the team that worked on the floor and ensured that daily production targets were met. Implemented a new stock layout in the factory to efficiently move stock around the business as-well as ensure all new stock was packed into the correct bin location that was implemented according to color, style and design. Manage the team that worked on the floor and ensured that daily production targets were met. Implemented a new stock layout in the factory to efficiently move stock around the business as-well as ensure all new stock was packed into the correct bin location that was implemented according to color, style and design.

Education

  • The University of Sydney Business School
    Design-Led Strategy, Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship
    2022 - 2022
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Microeconomic Principles, Economics
    2020 - 2020
  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Programme in Engineering management, Engineering
    2012 - 2013
  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Advanced Programme in Project Management, Project management
    2011 - 2012
  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Programme in Project Management, Project management
    2011 - 2011

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