Simon Pickering

Simon Pickering is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and digital enablement, currently serving as the Digital Enablement CRM Lead at Sage since January 2016. In this role, Simon oversees the global CRM strategy, managing a team and optimizing Salesforce to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. Prior positions include Director of UK Direct Sales, where Simon achieved significant revenue targets and customer satisfaction metrics, and Senior Sales Development Manager, noted for increasing lead volume and pipeline significantly. Simon's earlier career spans various leadership roles at Sage and Sage Pay, emphasizing sales strategy, customer retention, and team management. Educational qualifications include a B.A. (Hons) Degree in Business Studies from Sunderland University and a Diploma in Business Coaching.