As an International Sales and Business Development Consultant with over 28 years of experience, primarily in international B2B, food and retail, agro-production, and FMCG, I help companies expand their global market presence and drive growth. My expertise includes key account- and commercial management, where I have successfully managed major client relationships and optimized sales strategies. Working independently, I’ve completed a variety of assignments, including direct search and… Show more As an International Sales and Business Development Consultant with over 28 years of experience, primarily in international B2B, food and retail, agro-production, and FMCG, I help companies expand their global market presence and drive growth. My expertise includes key account- and commercial management, where I have successfully managed major client relationships and optimized sales strategies. Working independently, I’ve completed a variety of assignments, including direct search and recruitment, and setting up and installing teams. I provide both strategic and managerial insights, execute plans, and lead teams to achieve each client’s unique goals. My focus is on delivering measurable results and fostering long-term partnerships. Show less

Dirafrost FFI is a Belgian company, supplier of frozen fruit for Distribution, Retail and Industry on a global scale. The product range includes IQF fruits, fruit purees, fruit coulis and smoothie portions. Our vision is to be a preferred partner for frozen fruit solutions, through our passion for quality, supply chain excellence & customer proximity.As a part of the Austrian Agrana Group, Dirafrost produces fruit preparations at 28 and fruit juice concentrates at 14 sites located in a… Show more Dirafrost FFI is a Belgian company, supplier of frozen fruit for Distribution, Retail and Industry on a global scale. The product range includes IQF fruits, fruit purees, fruit coulis and smoothie portions. Our vision is to be a preferred partner for frozen fruit solutions, through our passion for quality, supply chain excellence & customer proximity.As a part of the Austrian Agrana Group, Dirafrost produces fruit preparations at 28 and fruit juice concentrates at 14 sites located in a total of 22 countries. Freshness and quality are key. We source the best fruit from all around the world and process close to our customers. We are globally successful due to the fact that we continuously open up new markets and are always looking for new trends. Show less

Cartamundi: Latin for “Cards of the world”.With over 250 years of experience, 9 factories, 15 international branches and hundreds of agents and distributors in more than 50 countries, the head office of Cartamundi is located in Turnhout, Belgium. The group generated sales in 2015 of 330 million Euro with a workforce of 1.450 and with factories in Belgium, Germany, the UK, Poland, the USA, Brazil, Mexico and India, and its own sales offices in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Sweden… Show more Cartamundi: Latin for “Cards of the world”.With over 250 years of experience, 9 factories, 15 international branches and hundreds of agents and distributors in more than 50 countries, the head office of Cartamundi is located in Turnhout, Belgium. The group generated sales in 2015 of 330 million Euro with a workforce of 1.450 and with factories in Belgium, Germany, the UK, Poland, the USA, Brazil, Mexico and India, and its own sales offices in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Hungary, Chile and Singapore. Cartamundi has its own retail collection with licensed cards (such as Disney®, James Bond®, Harry Potter®, Fifa®, etc.), but is also known for its promotional card collections (e.g. Pixar Delhaize and WWF Delhaize), casino cards, collector cards (e.g. Yu-Gi- Oh! ®) and games (such as Uno®, Monopoly®).As a Global key account manager, I am responsable for sales of customers loyalty programs and promotions at FMCG, retail, petrol and QSR chains by:- Developing new business and maximizing sales opportunities with existing customers.- Searching for new business opportunities by scanning the market based upon in-depth research on products, potential customers, new channels and competition.- Developing diverse sales portfolios across different markets based upon needs and aspirations of the end consumer.- Managing international loyalty programs within the scope of agreed budgets, timing, volume and margin scale. Show less

Biobest is a Belgian, stock listed company that produces, markets and distributes products and solutions for a sustainable agricultural production. The head office is based in Belgium and controls ten subsidiaries with its global activities.Job Description:Defining and implementing a corporate marketing and communication strategy: positioning, setting goals, making budgets, selecting tools, implementing monitoring.Working with local agencies for each specific… Show more Biobest is a Belgian, stock listed company that produces, markets and distributes products and solutions for a sustainable agricultural production. The head office is based in Belgium and controls ten subsidiaries with its global activities.Job Description:Defining and implementing a corporate marketing and communication strategy: positioning, setting goals, making budgets, selecting tools, implementing monitoring.Working with local agencies for each specific country.Defining, calculating and managing the marketing & communication budget worldwide.Enhanced broad interactions within the organization to ensure that communication is correct, technically sound and in line with reality.Implement the global communication strategy to establish the Biobest brand.(re-)Structuring the global distributor network in cooperation with subsidiaries and local area managers. Design, implement and control the loyalty program.Being responsible for the Product Management division, building a portfolio of trade goods, scanning the market for new product opportunities and negotiating prices and volumes with existing and potential suppliers. Show less

International networking.Business Development.Providing advice to Flemish SME companies that are seeking to augment their foreign activities, consulting them on trends and opportunities about international trade and world economics. Go-between different parties to start up negotiations.Frequent traveller, setting up a global network.

Sales Manager Nordic, commercially responsible for Scandinavian countries, Russia, Benelux and Eastern Europe. Leading a merchandising team per country.Defining a conjunctive sales strategy with all retail accounts to meet up with volume and pricing targets.

Veiling Haspengouw is a fruit growers/producers cooperation that directly delivers big retail accounts mostly within Europe.Strategic design and implementation of the European marketing strategy.Internal and external communication.Development of new export markets.During the period of 1998 till 2000, I also was project leader for the commercial introduction of two new apple varieties (Kanzi and Greenstar) with a focus on the growers’ perspective and potential retail successes… Show more Veiling Haspengouw is a fruit growers/producers cooperation that directly delivers big retail accounts mostly within Europe.Strategic design and implementation of the European marketing strategy.Internal and external communication.Development of new export markets.During the period of 1998 till 2000, I also was project leader for the commercial introduction of two new apple varieties (Kanzi and Greenstar) with a focus on the growers’ perspective and potential retail successes. This was done within the European Fruit Cooperation as part of a Dutch, German, Belgian association. Show less