Jens Gabrielsson

Business Development & Sales Executive, Certified Board Member

Greater Linköping Metropolitan Area

About

As Head of European Sales at Kaon and a certified board member, I combine my passion for leadership with a deep commitment to driving growth and innovation. Leading a high-performing sales team across Europe, I help businesses unlock new opportunities through cutting-edge technology solutions. With a career spanning global leaders like Nokia and Motorola, and innovative tech firms like Zenterio (interactive TV) and Wematter (3D printing), I’ve developed a unique perspective on how to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. This experience has made me highly adaptable and skilled at navigating both established markets and emerging industries. Key areas of expertise: Strategic sales leadership Building and scaling high-performing teams Managing complex sales cycles and closing high-impact deals Cultivating long-term client relationships Board governance and corporate strategy Whether it’s helping clients at Kaon leverage immersive technology or serving as a board member, I thrive on making technology more accessible and impactful for businesses. I’m always looking ahead, staying informed on the latest market trends and tech advancements to better serve my team and clients. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss technology, sales leadership, or board governance!

Experience

  • KAON (4 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of European Sales
      Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      As the Head of European Sales at Kaon, I lead the strategy and execution of sales initiatives across Europe, driving business growth and expanding market reach. My primary responsibility is to develop and manage high-performing sales teams, ensuring they are aligned with Kaon’s mission to deliver innovative, immersive technology solutions to enterprise clients. In this role, I: Set and execute regional sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets. Build and nurture long-term relationships with key clients, fostering trust and driving repeat business. Oversee the full sales cycle, from identifying new market opportunities to negotiating and closing high-impact deals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and product development, to ensure that our solutions meet the evolving needs of the market. Provide leadership and mentorship to sales teams, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve their goals. My role requires a deep understanding of the EME region’s diverse business landscapes, allowing me to tailor strategies for local market dynamics while maintaining a unified approach to sales leadership. I thrive on finding innovative ways to connect businesses with technology that drives tangible results, and my goal is always to empower my teams and clients to succeed.

    • VP Sales Nordics & Baltics
      Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for managing relationships and driving sales and business development activities in the Nordic and Baltic regions for both Video/OTT as well as Fixed/Fixed Wireless Network CPEs for Kaon.

  • Owner / Business Development & Sales Management Consultant at Jens Gabrielsson Consulting AB
    Apr 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

  • Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Wematter
    Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Wematter - the enviromentally friendly Swedish SLS 3D-printing system provider. I built the company sales and marketing teams and implemented processes and suitable tools to support a strong growth phase. During my stint at Wematter, sales volume was increased by 400%. Wematter was subsequently sold to 3D Systems in May, 2023.

  • Indentive ()
    • VP Sales
      Feb 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Leading the sales effort for the Indentive product and services portfolio; - Connective, the open, cloud based, IoT and Service platform for operators - Connective TV, the next generation TV user interface and multiscreen platform - System Integration services - UI/UX and Front-end applications (React Native and React.js) Full P&L responsibility for Sales and personally driving the Internationalization push. Instrumental in setting the company business strategy and in coaching and leading key account management and sales.

    • Senior Sales Executive - International
      Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 · 4 mos

      International sales of the Indentive portfolio of products and services; - System Integration services - Advanced development services - Connective, an open IoT platform for operators - Front-end applications on handheld devices

  • Senior Sales Executive at Eurofins Digital Testing
    Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 · 10 mos

    QA Services and Test Automation Sales in the Nordic region