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Will Koning

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meritt CEO & Co-founder
Will Koning

Bio

Will Koning, has nearly 20 years of sales experience, building teams at SaaS companies like Perkbox and Akkroo, and founding SaaSLeads Academy - the UK's first SDR academy. After hiring and training hundreds of salespeople, Will learned the attributes, traits, and skills that make great sales professionals. Meritt is built on that knowledge, with expertly crafted assessments designed to showcase what makes a salesperson great, delivering these insights directly to employers. Our advanced AI assessments provide accurate and unbiased insights into each candidate's abilities and potential, helping you find the best fit for your team.

Expertise

  • Commercial Hiring Expert – Specialises in optimising the recruitment of high-performance commercial roles like Sales Development and Account Executives.
  • Advocate for Meritocracy – Passionate about levelling the playing field for candidates, emphasising skills and potential over traditional credentials.
  • Innovator in AI-Driven Hiring – Pioneering the use of AI to assess both hard and soft skills, transforming traditional hiring practices.
  • Champion of Equal Opportunity – Committed to creating a more democratic hiring process, offering candidates free educational tools and access to top opportunities.
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    Latest Podcast Episodes:

    Episode 8: From Jail to Tech Sales Leader: Jack’s Transformative Journey

    Episode 7: How an English Grad Became the Worlds #1 SDR Leader

    Episode 6: Breaking into Sales: From Student to Startup Success with Lucas Hale

    Episode 5: From Recruitment to B2B Mastery with Mark Colgan

    Episode 4: The Journey to Sales Mastery with Immacolata Bättig

    Episode 3: Unveiling the Secrets of a Founding SDR with Lauren Woodcock

    Latest Posts:

    How to Actually Assess SDR Skills

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    Why Your First Sales Team Should Be Two Founding AEs (Not One Lone Wolf)

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    Why Your Video Introduction Matters More Than Your Resume (And How to Nail It)

    October 16, 2025
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    Speak German? Time to Cash in!

    October 14, 2025
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    What's the Fastest Way to Land a Job in Tech Sales?

    October 13, 2025
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    Candidates: For the Love of God, Follow Up After Your Interviews

    October 11, 2025
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