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I'm Jon Bird
Enterprise Sales at Tech Start-Ups | 5 Start-Ups | 2x IPO
- Company: InVision
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Position: Enterprise Account Executive, APAC
- Australian Permanent Resident and British Citizen
Hello! I’m Jon Bird. Originally from Chester in the UK, I moved to Melbourne with my wife in 2018. After 12 years of hyper growth across some of the most successful SaaS start-ups in London, it was time for a move to warmer climates! Currently working for InVision in Enterprise Sales looking after our largest and most strategic clients in the APAC region. I’ve worked at start-ups my whole career and been extremely fortunate to work with incredible people, clients and partners along the way.
My Career
2019 - Present
Enterprise Sales, APAC
2018 - 2019
Migrated from the UK to Australia
London to Melbourne
2015 - 2018
Senior Enterprise Sales Director
2015 - 2018
Enterprise Sales Director
2013 - 2015
Enterprise Account Executive
2009 - 2013
Sales Director
2009 - 2013
Global Accounts Market Development Manager
2009 - 2013
Market Development Manager
eCommerce Development Specialist
Sales Consultant
Demonstration Specialist & Univeristy Placement (1 Year)
Key Time Sales Assistant
My Clients
Portfolio
Professional Skills
Sales
Enterprise Sales & Account Management
I specialise in New Business Sales for hyper growth, early stage start-ups. Experienced new business hunter within the Enterprise space. My career has progressed through 5 VC backed International arms for US based SaaS vendors.
Leadership
Management & Development
Leadership is important no matter what role you are in. Constant development and refinement of skills to remain credible in a complex and technical field.
Ideation
Creativity
Innovation within a commercial role my seem redundant, for me its an important character trait of always thinking strategically and creatively to find a compelling solution for all involved.
Prospecting
Value
Prospecting techniques and strategies are constantly evolving. Sales operating rhythms and outreach cadence help drive deep relationships at the right levels.
Negociation
Legal, Procurement and Commercial
Value based sales within SaaS
Technologist
Professional gadget collector
A true passion for technology and the impact it has on our every day lives.
Education
1995 - 2002
High School & 6th Form
The Bishops' Blue Coat High School
References
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Jon was pivotal in helping to create a robust, secure and enterprise-level solution for our new website platform. Jon takes the time to understand the needs of the customer, is proactive in his recommendations and his knowledge and expertise is invaluable in designing the perfect solution to not only meet, but exceed expectations.
Andy Jones Head of Digital, Social Media and Film - Network Rail -
Jon is one of the most positive people I have ever met. His constant upbeat and can do attitude is infectious and admirable. His energy is great for his team too, as he is a team player who is highly personable and always eager to help others. He also has an exceptional ability to clearly explain the benefits of complex technology to line of business managers.
Adrian O'Gara FOUNDER @ O'Gara-Co -
Jon is one of those colleagues every company needs. Always prepared to take on more responsibility, and be involved at every stage of the sales process, he was a key part of the success and growth of Bazaarvoice in EMEA. A gifted, technically-savvy team player, I am delighted to see Jon excel in his new role as Sales Director and I would recommend him to any business as he can adapt to whatever challenges are placed in front of him.
Russell Weeks Director, Sales Development at StoryStream
Statistics
16
Years
of experience
5
VC backed
start-ups
2
Start-ups
that went public (IPO)
18453
Cups
of Tea
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me
- E-mail Please use the contact form to send me an Email.
- Address Melbourne, Australia