Ronald Van Diest
About Ronald Van Diest
Ronald Van Diest is a professional specializing in Sales Operations, Sales Support, and Bid Management, currently employed at Ribbon Communications in the Amsterdam Area since 2017. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having held various roles at Nortel and GENBAND, and is fluent in Dutch, English, and German.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Ronald Van Diest has been employed at Ribbon Communications since 2017, where he holds a position in Sales Operations, Sales Support, and Bid Management. His role involves driving consistent pricing execution across the entire Ribbon Communications portfolio and accounts. He systematically develops and reviews prioritized exceptions lists for the contents of EMEA contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in sales operations. His expertise also includes managing the approvals process for the Ribbon Communications portfolio in the EMEA region.
Previous Experience at Nortel
Prior to his current role, Ronald Van Diest worked at Nortel in various capacities. He served as a Bid Manager and Governance Prime from 2009 to 2010, and as a Price Performance Analyst from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he held the position of Bid Manager from 1999 to 2007 and worked as an Information Manager from 1997 to 1998. His extensive experience at Nortel contributed to his expertise in bid management and governance.
Experience at GENBAND
Ronald Van Diest worked at GENBAND from 2012 to 2018 in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. During his tenure, he held multiple roles including Sales Operations/Bid Manager and Commercial Bid Manager. His responsibilities included overseeing sales operations and managing bids, which further developed his skills in sales support and bid management.
Education and Expertise
Ronald Van Diest studied at the University of Amsterdam from 1984 to 1990, where he graduated with a degree. His educational background supports his professional expertise in sales operations and bid management. He possesses strong knowledge of Salesforce.com (SFDC), which is essential for his current role. Additionally, he has experience in setting up an Information Resource Center (IRC) to manage and provide information to internal clients.
Language Proficiency
Ronald Van Diest is fluent in three languages: Dutch, English, and German. This multilingual ability enhances his communication skills in a multinational environment, allowing him to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and clients across different regions.