Simon Jones
About Simon Jones
Simon Jones is the Head of Global Commercial Transformation and Enablement at Cision in London, with extensive experience in sales operations and commercial transformation across various industries.
Title and Current Role
Simon Jones is the Head of Global Commercial Transformation and Enablement at Cision, based in London, United Kingdom. He also holds the position of VP of Sales and Customer Operations at Cision. His roles primarily involve overseeing global sales processes and customer operations, driving commercial strategies, and facilitating organizational transformations.
Professional Background
Simon Jones brings a wealth of experience in sales operations and commercial transformation to his current roles. He worked at Amazon from 2014 to 2017 as Head of Operations and from 2012 to 2014 as Sales Operations Manager. At Anatwine, he served as Director of Sales Operations for one year from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in his career, Jones held positions such as Operations Director at Experian Hitwise, Commercial Director at officebroker.com, and Regional Sales Director at Regus, along with roles at Avenir Marketing Limited and Network Associates. His extensive experience spans across multiple industries including technology, marketing, and e-commerce.
Education and Expertise
Simon Jones studied at King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he attended Eton College from 1989 to 1994. His educational background in law, combined with his extensive professional experience, provides him with a strong foundation in strategic planning, legal compliance, and leadership.
Achievements in Sales Operations
During his tenure at various organizations, Simon Jones has led several successful initiatives. At Amazon, he led a team that significantly improved operational efficiency, resulting in a 20% reduction in processing time. At Anatwine, he implemented a new sales strategy that increased quarterly sales by 15%. At Experian Hitwise, he developed a customer retention program that boosted client retention rates by 10%.
Commercial Transformation Projects
Simon Jones has spearheaded multiple commercial transformation projects. Notably, at Cision, he led a major project that streamlined global sales processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. His role in these transformations highlights his ability to manage complex projects and deliver measurable improvements in commercial performance.