Simon Gilks
About Simon Gilks
Simon Gilks serves as the VP of Revenue Operations & Enablement at Ometria, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales operations across various organizations, including RS Components, Sage, Xero, and GoCardless.
Current Role at Ometria
Simon Gilks serves as the VP Revenue Operations & Enablement at Ometria, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing revenue operations and enabling sales teams to optimize their performance. His responsibilities include developing strategies for sales process optimization and demand generation, contributing to the overall growth of the company.
Previous Experience in Sales Operations
Prior to his current position, Simon Gilks held several key roles in sales operations across various organizations. He worked at GoCardless as the Director of Global Sales Operations & Enablement from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was the Global Sales Operations Director at Sage People for one year in 2017-2018. His experience also includes serving as the UK & EMEA Commercial/Business Operations Manager at Xero from 2014 to 2017, and as Sales Operations Manager at RS Components from 2007 to 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Simon Gilks studied at West Herts College, where he completed a BTEC National Diploma in Public and Emergency Services from 1998 to 2000. This educational background provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his various roles in sales and operations.
Skills and Expertise in Revenue Operations
Simon Gilks is well-versed in various aspects of revenue operations, including planning, reporting, and forecasting. He specializes in sales process optimization, sales development, and demand planning. He has a proven track record of partnering with senior leadership teams to create and maintain forecasting models and lead pipeline and opportunity reporting.
Background in Sales Roles
Before transitioning into sales operations, Simon Gilks held various sales roles from 2001 to 2005. He also worked as a Recruitment Consultant and Corporate Account Manager at Redline Group from 2005 to 2007, specializing in technology and electronics recruitment. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales dynamics and operational needs.