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René Djurslev

René Djurslev

Senior Sales Executive
Copenhagen,81

Summary

Accomplished Senior Sales Executive with success converting leads, exceeding quotas and maximizing revenue with proactive and ambitious strategies. Decisive, passionate and devoted to outperforming expectations. Attentive, resourceful and personable with customers. Results-focused sales leader with solid background solution sales over 20-year career. Gifted communicator and negotiator with exceptional multitasking and project management skills. Knowledgeable about training and mentoring employees to promote team and business success. High-achieving Senior Sales Executive with drive and expertise to handle any sales challenge. Dedicated to consistently surpassing quotas and diligently pursuing and converting new leads to enhance revenue streams. Energetic and committed to top performance. Goal-oriented Sales Executive with years of experience solution sales. Proven leader with excellent salesmanship, negotiation and closing skills. Known for great presentations and skill at increasing audiences to optimize sales. Dynamic Sales Executive 20 years of experience providing high level of customer service while increasing revenues. Successful at leveraging sales technologies, software and CRM data to identify, analyze and act upon leads, opportunities and sales funnels. Personable communicator focused on exceeding client expectations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Executive

Nordcloud
, Denmark
7 2023 - Current
  • My primary task is to establish new logos, cooperation with hyperscalers
  • I also act as an advisor in connection with the choice of hyperscalers
  • The sale consists of cloud, Cloud/Hybrid migration
  • SAP migration test and analytics
  • Key Deals: Danfoss - $3.200.000 Multi-cloud solution, change-management, managed service, FinOps; Rockwool - $358.000 1-year SAP-Migration, SAP EWM assessment.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties involved
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends, enabling proactive adjustments to sales strategies as needed
  • Leveraged strong negotiation skills to maximize profit margins while maintaining exceptional customer service standards
  • Consistently monitored sales performance metrics, adjusting tactics as necessary to achieve desired results
  • Managed complex sales cycles, navigating various decision-makers within organizations to secure successful deals
  • Exceeded sales targets by effectively managing a diverse portfolio of products and services
  • Expanded market presence by identifying new business opportunities and successfully closing deals
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key clients through effective account management and consistent communication
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans tailored to client needs
  • Created and implemented successful sales campaigns to drive leads and increase sales
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies

Regional Sales Manager

Tricentis Software
Copenhagen, Denmark
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Primary task is to establish new logos for the top 50 companies in Denmark
  • Test and analytic in connection with SAP migration to Sap/Hana
  • Test of Salesforce
  • Key Deals: Maersk - $850.000 3 Year TCV; TDC - $120.000 1-year ACV; DSV - $240.000 3 years; Vestas - $149.000 1-year ACV; Banedanmark $612.000 3-year TCV.
  • Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging extensive product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
  • Streamlined sales processes to improve efficiency, resulting in increased productivity and overall revenue growth.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving issues, and providing exceptional service.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by working closely with supply chain partners, reducing stock discrepancies while improving order fulfillment rates.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts across multiple industries to ensure consistent revenue generation within the region''s jurisdiction.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

SW Account Manager

Quest
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • At Quest, responsible for creating and managing software solutions for IT operations and cybersecurity
  • Key Deals: Carlsberg - $1.900.000 3 Year TCV; JN Data - $1.230.00 3 Year TCV; TDC/NUUDAY - $791.000 3 Year TCV; Danfoss - $877.000 3 Year TCV; Services in total $655.000.

Major Account Manager

02.2019 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for managing existing customers and hunting major prospects in Denmark
  • Key Deals: Sampension - $450k; Dansih Tax - $2.6m; DXC - $550k; GN Resound - $300k.
  • Exceeded annual sales targets through diligent pipeline management and strategic planning efforts
  • Managed complex negotiations with clients, securing favorable contract terms and conditions for the company
  • Increased account retention by building strong relationships with key decision-makers and understanding client needs
  • Developed strong relationships with key industry influencers, leveraging these connections to create new business opportunities for the company
  • Developed customized solutions for clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty

Solution Account Director

Automic
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Joined Automic to sell IoT, machine learning solutions
  • Responsible for Scandinavia and Iceland
  • Key Deals: Ericsson - $4.6m; Nordea - $1.6m; DNV GL - $550k.

Regional Sales Manager

Splunk
02.2014 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for building Splunk's presence in Scandinavia and growing the largest customers in the region
  • Key Deals: Maersk - $1.3m; JN Data (BEC Bank data, Nykredit, SDC, BRF) - $317k; DSV - $198k; TDC - $254k.

Regional Sales Manager

ArcSight
05.2011 - 12.2013
  • Responsible for growing the ArcSight business in the Scandinavian region
  • Key Deals: JN Data - $2.4m and $677k; Skaevaerket in Sweden - $890k; Swedish Defense - $2.4m; Ericsson in Sweden - $1.2m; Swedish tax - $500k; Op Bank in Finland - $329k; Norwegian Defense - $500k; Novo Nordisk/NNIT - $1.4m.
  • Streamlined sales processes to improve efficiency, resulting in increased productivity and overall revenue growth
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts across multiple industries to ensure consistent revenue generation within the region''s jurisdiction
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors in support of cost reduction efforts and improved profitability margins for the region''s business operations
  • Proactively identified potential bottlenecks in the sales pipeline to minimize risks and maintain a healthy deal flow for sustained revenue growth
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships
  • Organized regular sales meetings, providing comprehensive updates on market trends, competitor analysis, and new product developments
  • Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients to capture more sales
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories

Sales Executive

McAfee
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Responsible for the largest customers in Denmark
  • Key Deals: Maersk HQ in Denmark - $1.24m; Vestas Wind systems - $778k; Novo Nordisk - $1.2m.
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create impactful campaigns that generated new leads and increased brand awareness
  • Collaborated with internal teams, such as product development and customer support, to ensure seamless client experience throughout the sales process
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable conditions for both parties while maximizing profitability
  • Managed pipeline efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to urgency/importance while maintaining focus on long-term objectives
  • Exceeded quarterly targets consistently through diligent prospecting and tailored product presentations
  • Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed
  • Developed and implemented account management plans to establish customer satisfaction
  • Created and implemented successful sales campaigns to drive leads and increase sales

Education

High School Diploma -

High School
Copenhagen
04.2001 -

Skills

Proven track record in finding and developing net new business

Career Path

  • 07/01/23, present, Senior Sales Executive, My primary task is to establish new logos, cooperation with hyperscalers. I also act as an advisor in connection with the choice of hyperscalers. The sale consists of cloud, Cloud/Hybrid migration. SAP migration test and analytics, Danfoss, $3,200,000, Mul-cloud solution, change-management, managed service, FinOps, Rockwool, $358,000, 1-year SAP-Migration, SAP EWM assessment.
  • 08/01/21, 05/23, Regional Sales Manager, Primary task is to establish new logos for the top 50 companies in Denmark. Test and analytic in connection with SAP migration to Sap/Hana. test of Salesforce., Maersk, $850,000, 3 Year TCV, TDC, $120,000, 1-year ACV, DSV, $240,000, 3 years, Vestas, $149,000, 1-year ACV, Banedanmark, $612,000, 3-year TCV
  • 09/01/20, 08/01/21, SW Account Manager, At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real while empowering users and data, streamlining IT operations and hardening cybersecurity from the inside out. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints., Carlsberg, $1,900,000, 3 Year TCV, JN Data, $1,230,000, 3 Year TCV, TDC/NUUDAY, $791,000, 3 Year TCV, Danfoss, $877,000, 3 Year TCV, Services, $655,000, in total
  • 02/01/19, 10/01/20, Major Account Manager, A leading provider of cyber security solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Its solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and other types of attacks. Responsible for 5 big existing customers and hunting 10 major prospects in Denmark., Sampension, $450,000, Dansih Tax, $2,600,000, DXC, $550,000, GN Resound, $300,000
  • 08/01/17, 02/01/19, Solution Account Director, Joined Automic post acquisition by CA to sell IoT, machine learning, responsible for Scandinavia and Iceland Key customers as Nordea, Nets, Ericsson, Vattenfall DNV-GL, (CA-Tier1 customers) Focus areas: SAP, Oracle automation, DevOps, Mainframe automation, ready for cloud., Ericsson, $4,600,000, Nordea, $1,600,000, DNV GL, $550,000
  • 02/01/14, 08/01/17, Regional Sales Manager, Splunk makes it simple to collect, analyze and act upon the untapped value of the big data generated by your technology infrastructure, security systems and business applications-giving you the insights to drive your preferred free trial delivery method and experience the power of Splunk. Responsible for building Splunk's presence in Scandinavia as well as growing the 10 largest customers in the region and supervising our account managers., Maersk, $1,300,000, JN Data (BEC Bank data, Nykredit, SDC, BRF), $317,000, DSV, $198,000, TDC, $254,000
  • 05/01/11, 12/01/13, Regional Sales Manager, ArcSight is a security management solution designed to track, and compliance policy guidelines components analyze a company product's data insights. It's a portfolio that can operate with various products to address security issues and boost productivity. I was responsible for growing the ArcSight business in the Scandinavian region for Log-Management Solutions., JN Data, $2,400,000, JN Data, $677,000, Skaevaerket in Sweden, $890,000, Swedish Defense, $2,400,000, Ericsson in Sweden, $1,200,000, Swedish tax, $500,000, Op Bank in Finland, $329,000, Norwegian Defense, $500,000, Novo Nordisk/NNIT, $1,400,000
  • 07/01/09, 06/01/11, Sales Executive, McAfee is a worldwide leader in online protection. We're focused on protecting people, not devices. Our solutions adapt to our customers' needs and empower them to confidently experience life online through integrated, easy-to-use solutions. Responsible for the largest customers in Denmark, Maersk HQ in Denmark, $1,240,000, Vestas Wind systems, $778,000, Novo Nordisk, $1,200,000

Additional Information

As a person I prosper from a competitive environment where professional skills, commitment and confidence are natural preconditions for reaching the company's goals. I ask a lot from myself, and my own personal preferences will always be aimed at selling.

Why Me

My expertise lies in solution sales within a variety of tech domains, particularly cloud/hybrid solutions, automation, security solutions, and SAP migration. I excel in both acquiring new clients and nurturing existing ones, emphasizing growth and expansion. My strategic approach involves meticulously crafted business plans that ensure clarity and direction. With a robust network at various levels, particularly in Denmark, including connections at the C-level, I possess the relational capital to drive business forward. My comfort zone is within the dynamic environment of large corporations, where meeting quarterly objectives is paramount.

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Tricentis Software
08.2021 - 05.2023

SW Account Manager

Quest
09.2020 - 08.2021

Major Account Manager

02.2019 - 10.2020

Solution Account Director

Automic
08.2017 - 02.2019

Regional Sales Manager

Splunk
02.2014 - 08.2017

Regional Sales Manager

ArcSight
05.2011 - 12.2013

Sales Executive

McAfee
07.2009 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

High School
04.2001 -

Senior Sales Executive

Nordcloud
7 2023 - Current
René DjurslevSenior Sales Executive