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Netherlands

Mijdrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Mijdrecht

Senior commercial management with responsibility for strategic sales and key account management, managing multi-disciplinary teams with project managers, designers, order coordinators and account managers / executives in HQ. Also responsible for Alrec Poland sales office and client roll-out management.--Since 1958 we have been providing our clients with solutions for high impact shopper experiences at retail that turn shoppers into buyers. However sizeable the project, with over 450 professionals working across a combined total of 25,000m2 office and production space we have the manpower and resources to cope. Our group strength and local presence in 8 of Europe’s main consumer markets make us the perfect match for any client wanting a responsive partner and tangible results. We develop and deliver custom Display, Shop-in-Shop and Brandstore solutions for brands at retail. Our engineers deploy the latest materials and manufacturing technologies and are specialized in developing concepts for serial production. Our Shop-in-Shop solutions excel in modularity for optimum flexibility and cost effectiveness. We develop modular solutions for both multi-brand retail as well as single Brandstore environments. Our unique Symfonia and 3D Shop In Shop Configurator e-tools delivers great support for an efficient and disciplined store planning process.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Amsterdam

FashionUnited is an online B2B platform for the fashion industry active in 12 countries. The platform offers business news, a job board and an events . Revenue is generated by offering online recruitment and employer branding solutions, as well as selling display and content advertising space.I was responsible for managing all global commercial activities and part of the management team. Managing a sales team of 14 sales/account managers (8 direct reports) in Amsterdam and Mumbai, plus a customer support team of 3.Tasks included:- Developing, coaching and managing sales teams- Developing and executing commercial strategy- Product developments and organizational development- Realizing and exceeding commercial targets- Developing and managing sales processes and connected operational processes- Actively expanding network of industry executives- Financial reporting and forecasting

Norit Filtrix specializes in the development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative FMCG (water purification products). The products are sold in B2B and B2C markets through multiple distribution channels (wholesale, dealers, retail, OEMs and direct to consumer). I was commercially end responsible for the activities in North, Central and South America, managing a team of 3 account managers based in USA, Argentina and Brazil.Tasks included:- Developing and managing sales team from scratch- Developing and executing commercial strategy - Realizing commercial targets- Dealing with high potential prospects/clients- Contract development and negotiation- Co-managing marketing activities

DECOPROJEKT is an internationally operating shop building company. Its core activities are furniture production and installation, project management, design and architecture. I was responsible for relationship management, commercial expansion and the roll-out management for international retail companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, GANT, Levi’s, Dockers, Mexx, Puma, Expert and ABN AMRO.Tasks included:- Developing strategies for new markets- Transforming product to service focused sales- Realizing commercial targets- Help improving operational and sales processes- Setting up contracts and financial forecasting- Indirectly managing multi discipline teams- Process and concept development with customer

Planning, coordinating and controlling the order process and taking care of after sales for an own group of clients. First contact for these clients and a trouble shooting role between sales, procurement, senior management and warehousing.

Education record

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Small Business & Retail Management

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