Waldo Linders

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Directeur Opleidingen & Trainingen at ROVC Technische Opleidingen

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

Overview

As Director of Training & Education at ROVC, Waldo Linders is responsible for the product portfolio of the market leader in technical training in the Netherlands. He focuses on practical learning, process improvement, and performance. Waldo is a graduate of Radboud University.

Waldo is driven to find solutions for the technical labor market, focusing on developing a strong learning culture to attract and retain talent. He enjoys working collaboratively towards common goals in a dynamic environment where hard work is balanced with humor.

He is a key spokesperson for the TechBarometer, an annual study highlighting trends and challenges in the Dutch technical sector, such as staff shortages and an aging workforce.

Personality Overview

Direct & Candid

Fast-Paced

Self-Confident

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Technical Training
As director at the Netherlands' largest technical trainer, ROVC, he is focused on creating practical and flexible training programs to prepare technicians for the future.
Labor Market Challenges
Through the TechBarometer, he highlights the impacts of an aging workforce and the urgent need to address knowledge loss from retiring professionals.
Energy Transition
He has explicitly stated his interest in discussing the energy transition, a critical area where skilled technical professionals are essential.

Media Appearances

Waldo has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2022
Directeur Opleidingen & Trainingen at ROVC Technische Opleidingen
11-2015 - 7-2022
Manager Producten at ROVC Technische Opleidingen
1-2015 - 12-2015
Senior Productmanager at ROVC Technische Opleidingen
7-2012 - 12-2014
Manager Erkennen & Praktijkleren at Aequor
9-2010 - 8-2012
Marktgroepmanager BMC at BMC Groep

Education

1999 - 2002
drs from Radboud University
2021 - 2021
Masterclass Innovatiemanagement from NCOI Opleidingen

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Insights For Selling To Waldo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Waldo is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Waldo

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Waldo move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Waldo take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Waldo

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