Simon Kruger

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DISC Type : i

Head of Growth Enablement at Compass Group UK & Ireland

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Simon Kruger is an experienced growth leader, currently serving as the Head of Growth Enablement at Compass Group UK & Ireland. His career includes senior roles at Aramark and a focus on enabling high-performance teams. He holds a BA from Leeds Beckett University and a Masters degree from Auckland University of Technology.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Growth Enablement
His current role as Head of Growth Enablement and past experience as a consultant in strategic sales highlight his focus on driving market growth and team performance.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
He runs his own practice as an accredited BACP and UKCP member, specializing in helping individuals and couples explore their experiences to facilitate positive change.
High-Performance Teams
His professional headline explicitly mentions "Enabling High-Performance Teams, " indicating a core focus on optimizing team dynamics and success in a corporate setting.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Head of Growth Enablement at Compass Group UK & Ireland
9-2024 - 4-2025
Interim Chief Growth Officer at Compass Group UK & Ireland
9-2021 - 7-2024
Consultant - Strategic Sales Projects and Key Client Engagement at Compass Group UK & Ireland
6-2020
Psychotherapist at Simon Kruger Counselling & Psychotherapy
2-2018 - 6-2020
Director, Global Sales Development at Aramark

Education

1995 - 1999
BA Hons from Leeds Beckett University
2005 - 2009
Masters from Auckland University of Technology

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Exp : 22 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Growth Enablement at Compass Group UK & Ireland
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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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