Jelle Tadema

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DISC Type : Cd

Director Sales Service Provider at RUCKUS Networks

Alsdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Jelle is a Director of Sales at RUCKUS Networks, specializing in expanding the service provider footprint in Europe. With a background in telecommunications and cybersecurity, he has a demonstrated history of building new markets from scratch for US-based tech companies. He holds a Bachelors degree from Hogeschool Windesheim.

Outside of his tech sales career, Jelle serves the community as an integral part of the German judicial system. He volunteers as a judge (Schöffe) at the district court in Aachen, representing the peoples voice in court decisions.

Unique fact: He serves as a voluntary lay judge, holding the same rights as professional judges in German court proceedings.

Personality Overview

Observative

Meticulous

Perfectionist

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

European Market Entry
As the founder of JELTA Consulting, he specializes in helping US-based technology companies successfully enter and grow within the European market.
Service Provider Sales
His current role at RUCKUS and past role at Bitdefender focus on building and managing sales channels through service providers and telcos.
Channel Partnerships
He has a strong focus on growing business through partners and the channel, highlighted by his work with MSPs like Pax8 while at Sectigo.

Media Appearances

Jelle has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Director Sales Service Provider at RUCKUS Networks
12-2023
Voluntary Judge (Schöffe) at Landgericht Aachen
3-2009
Managing Director at JELTA Consulting GmbH
12-2023 - 1-2026
Director Partner Sales at Sectigo
7-2021 - 12-2023
Sales Director Service Providers at Bitdefender

Education

1998 - 2003
Bachelor/Diplom Betriebswirt BA from Hogeschool Windesheim

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Exp : 16 Location : Alsdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director Sales Service Provider at RUCKUS Networks
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Insights For Selling To Jelle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jelle is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jelle

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jelle move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Jelle take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Jelle

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