Simon Mikkelsen

Simon Mikkelsen

Sales trainee (commercial business)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commercially Focused Leader | Strategic Leadership in Driving Revenue Growth & Commercial Success

  • Education

    • San Diego State University-California State University

      2012 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Business Economics and Administration
    • Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Science (MSc) Economics and Business administration - International Business
    • 國立政治大學

      2014 - 2014
      National Chengchi University Master of Science (MSc) Commerce and Social Science
    • Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Economics and Business Administration with Information Management
  • Experience

    • Jyllands-Posten

      Aug 2007 - Aug 2009
      Sales trainee (commercial business)
    • DXC Technology

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2018
      • Project Manager

        Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
      • Account Delivery Leader (Service Delivery Manager)

        Mar 2016 - Oct 2017
      • Business and Delivery Management Graduate

        Sept 2015 - Aug 2017
    • Fellowmind

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2023

      As a results-driven Manager within the Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security business unit at Fellomwind Denmark, I lead a dynamic team of IT professionals to deliver cutting-edge solutions in IT Services and Consulting. With a focus on business growth and client satisfaction, I manage both the strategic and operational aspects of our service offerings, ensuring we stay ahead of market trends while delivering tangible value to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Commercial Leadership:Drive client management initiatives, ensuring the development of long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.Analyze market opportunities to identify new business avenues and service innovations, shaping the future of our offerings.Lead business development activities, managing both short-term and long-term sales pipelines.Collaborate in the development of sales strategies to optimize business unit performance.Oversee key client and stakeholder engagements, ensuring optimal satisfaction and alignment with business goals.Manage leads and support sales efforts with in-depth market and customer insights.Business Operations Management:Responsible for operational excellence and managing the P&L of the business unit, ensuring financial targets are met while optimizing resource utilization.Utilize data-driven insights to provide accurate forecasting and performance evaluations.Plan and execute project activities, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality outcomes.People Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of talented consultants and IT professionals, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.Manage the recruitment, retention, and development of talent, ensuring the team remains equipped to meet the ever-evolving demands of the industry. Show less

      • Manager

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Team Lead

        Jan 2020 - Apr 2022
      • Project Manager

        Jan 2019 - Apr 2022
    • STRONGIT

      Apr 2023 - Jan 2024
      Sales Manager

      STRONGIT was acquired by Etteplan in January 2024

    • Etteplan

      Jan 2024 - now

      As Sales Director at Etteplan, I lead a high-performing sales team dedicated to delivering innovative engineering and technology solutions. With a strong commercial focus, I drive revenue growth by identifying market opportunities, fostering client relationships, and developing tailored strategies that maximize profitability. I specialize in leading sales cycles, expanding market share, and building strategic partnerships across various industries, including engineering, technology, and digital transformation.Passionate about delivering value to clients, I focus on creating long-term business success and positioning Etteplan as a trusted partner in the ever-evolving technology landscape. Show less

      • Sales Director

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Sales Manager

        Jan 2024 - Sept 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PRINCE2 foundation

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Jun 2016
    • PRINCE2 Practitioner in Project Management

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Jun 2016
    • ITIL Foundation v3

      EXIN
      Oct 2015