Simon Bruus
About Simon Bruus
Simon Bruus is an Account Executive specializing in Enterprise sales at OneTrust, where he has consistently exceeded performance expectations. With a background in sales development and account management across various companies, he has demonstrated significant success in generating revenue and closing high-value deals.
Current Role at OneTrust
Simon Bruus currently serves as an Account Executive - Enterprise at OneTrust, a position he has held since 2022. He operates out of London, England, and manages a 7-figure annual quota. Simon has consistently achieved an average quarterly attainment of over 130%, demonstrating his effectiveness in driving sales and managing client relationships.
Previous Experience at OneTrust
Prior to his current role, Simon held multiple positions at OneTrust, including Account Executive - SMB for 4 months and Account Executive - Commercial for 1 year. During his tenure, he was promoted four times, reflecting his growth and contributions to the company. He was recognized as the top Nordic representative across segments, successfully closing multiple 6-figure deals.
Sales Development Roles at Xactly Corp
Simon worked at Xactly Corp in various sales development roles from 2019 to 2021. He began as a Sales Development - Commercial representative in London, followed by a promotion to Sr. Sales Development - Commercial. During his time at Xactly, he sourced over £5.75 million in valid pipeline and was recognized as Lead Gen MVP twice in Q1 and Q3 of FY'21.
Educational Background
Simon Bruus studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Marketing Management. He also attended the International School of Stavanger, where he achieved the International Baccalaureate. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in business principles and marketing strategies.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of his career, Simon completed internships and part-time roles at several SaaS start-ups. He worked as a Sales, Lead Gen and Marketing Intern at Praice for 3 months in 2017 and held a Sales Enablement role at Langstack during his second year of university. He also served as a Sales Enablement Specialist at JourneyXP from 2018 to 2019.