Kees De Gruijter
About Kees De Gruijter
Kees De Gruijter is the Global SDR Manager at Anomali, with extensive experience in sales and business development across various industries and regions.
Current Role at Anomali
Kees De Gruijter currently holds the position of Global SDR Manager at Anomali. He has been with the company since 2022. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the broader United Kingdom, Kees leads efforts to manage and develop the Sales Development Representative (SDR) team on a global scale. His role includes improving strategies and optimizing team performance through effective leadership and expertise in the field.
Previous Roles at Anomali
Before becoming the Global SDR Manager, Kees De Gruijter served in multiple capacities at Anomali. From 2019 to 2022, he was the Team Lead for Business Development in Belfast, United Kingdom. Additionally, he handled business development for the BeNeLux region and Nordic countries from 2017. His roles focused on fostering growth and driving business initiatives within these jurisdictions.
Career at Market Resource Partners
Kees De Gruijter was an Account Executive at Market Resource Partners from 2016 to 2017. During his tenure, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, he was involved in driving sales efforts and client acquisition processes. His role required strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
Background in Sales at Micro Focus
Kees worked at Micro Focus from 2010 to 2015 as an Inside Sales Representative and Maintenance Renewal Representative. His responsibilities included managing client accounts and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and service renewal strategies. This role further enhanced his expertise in sales and customer relationship management in an IT-centric environment.
Diverse Career Experience
Kees De Gruijter has a varied career history, including positions like Sales Manager at Ahold from 1998 to 2002, Call Centre Manager at Spaar Select from 2002 to 2005 in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, and Owner of The Property Advisors Costa Blanca in Spain from 2005 to 2009. This diverse background has contributed extensively to his adaptable management style and deep understanding of different market dynamics.
Education Background
Kees De Gruijter completed his A-level studies at the British School in the Netherlands between 1982 and 1984. His early education provided him with a strong foundation and set the stage for his future career in business development and sales.
Expertise in SaaS and Security Operations
Kees possesses expertise in Software as a Service (SaaS), which is pivotal in his roles at Anomali. He has a demonstrated history of improving security operations productivity and satisfaction through innovative solutions. Kees is skilled in automating manual security efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks, as well as leveraging machine learning algorithms to minimize false positives in threat intelligence data.