Richard De Graaf

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Eigenaar @ Amsterdam, NH, NL
Amsterdam, NH, NL
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The Randstad, Netherlands, Netherlands
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About Richard De Graaf

Profile:How to continuously optimize the results of a Company is second nature for me. Very experienced in the High Luxury Fashion Industry and Public sector. Extensive understanding of how a Companies DNA could be used as a guideline towards setting future goals and keeping the customers happy. Capacity to quickly comprehend where optimization could be reached and how.Always looking to connect departments to create mutual understanding of existing challenges and optimize collaboration & results. Solution driven. A very good understanding of which steering mechanisms or KPI’s are needed to optimize effectiveness and efficiency within every role of the Company. Enabling teams, coaching and teaching them, as a mentor, how to be self-improving. Able to bring visibility and transparency in processes used or what processes are needed for Company and staff. Experienced in growth transformation where new layers of Management need to be implemented without losing momentum. Used to acting within a Global Corporate Matrix Organization without losing the agile local approach. A people manager and democratic leader, able to move and connect all stakeholders through influencing with a focus on getting the job done. A good cultural awareness regarding the different cultures and how to apply communication within the Benelux. Manages by: Objectives; Performance; Competitive edge and coaching & developmentPersonal skills and features:Ambitious ►Target, result & solution-oriented ►Precise and detail focused without losing track of bigger picture ►Natural leader & motivator ►Mentor, trainer & coach ►Team player & builder ►Good communicator ►Upright & sincere ►Rational ►Responsible ►Open to new ideas

Richard De Graaf's Current Company Details
Service World Retail/Company

Service World Retail/Company

Eigenaar
Amsterdam, NH, NL
Richard De Graaf Work Experience Details
  • Service World Retail/Company
    Eigenaar
    Service World Retail/Company
    Amsterdam, Nh, Nl
  • Service World Retail/Company
    Owner
    Service World Retail/Company Dec 2014 - Present
    Ouderkerk Aan De Amstel
    Service World Retail and Service World Company are both Companies that for fill Interim Management rolls and Change Management rolls for all types of Companies. Service World Retail and Service World Company furthermore can help you set up, develop and as a final goal execute, a consumer centric approach. Making sure a clear vision and strategy is set up for the next 5 to 10 years which is clearly understood and by every person enabled to act accordingly.Most important is that this clear vision and strategy is translated into a workable version, with practical solutions for every department. Empowering every individual to be able to act in line with, and be confident that, the company strategy is followed.The built of a vertical company is essential for the ability to control the image all the way to the end consumer and by doing so, secure the successful future of a Company in that deals with consumers, either in service or in product. Making sure that the consumer is able to feel that the daily operations subscribe the Company goal or philosophy.
  • City Of Hilversum
    Change Management Consultant
    City Of Hilversum Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
    Hilversum
    A study commissioned by the Concern Controller in particular the manner of monitoring by management of a dashboard made available to be scrutinized. Here, particularly in the light of the following: roll descriptions and use of the system; the locking thereof within the organization; the set up and aim of the dashboard; the available data and control thereof; transparency and visibility, efficiency; vertical use, and knowledge of available management information; monitoring and control; After this research a report is compiled in which following topics are featured:how does the theoretical set-up, compare to the practical situation; substantive knowledge of the usefulness and necessity; role and task distribution within the use of the system and securing them within the organization; monitoring the qualitative embodiment; interviews with management; results and findings; possible causes of the problems and optional consequences; proposals for optimization of technical equipment, data or design flaws of current, and possible future structure of reporting; points of focus for management.
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  • City Of Hilversum
    Change Management Consultant
    City Of Hilversum Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
    Hilversum
    An Interim Change Consultant assignment where following objectives were part of the review: Document & data research of internal evaluation reporting of municipal project; interview with stakeholders; findings & reporting; recommendation & advise; change proposal.For this assignment following points of attention were used:SWOT approach; SMART set up; comprehensibility & transparency; Efficacy, effectiveness & efficiency; ownership & accountability; implementation within organization.
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  • J.L. Penha & Sons
    Retail Director
    J.L. Penha & Sons Dec 2017 - May 2018
    Curacao
    Retail Director for a Caribbean Retail Company located on several Islands in the Caribbean focussed on Fragrances, Beauty and Cosmetics in Retail and Travel Retail, MAC Stores and Victoria Secret Stores.
  • Nza New Zealand Auckland
    Retail Director
    Nza New Zealand Auckland Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
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  • Van Gils Fashion B.V.
    International Sales Manager
    Van Gils Fashion B.V. Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
    Breda En Omgeving, Nederland
    Verantwoordelijkheden:► International Sales for Van Gils en Humberto► New Business► Sell thru analysis and optimization► Collection feedback► VM advise► Sales skills and collection training
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  • Van Gils Fashion B.V.
    Interim Director Germany, Austria And Switzerland
    Van Gils Fashion B.V. Feb 2015 - May 2015
    München
    Responsibilities:►Sales van Gils in region►Brand distribution►New Business development►Showroom►Customer contact►Collection feedback
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  • Hugo Boss
    Head Of Retail Hugo Boss Benelux
    Hugo Boss Jan 2005 - Jan 2014
    Amsterdam
    International focussed Head of Retail and virticalization specialist with an extensive knowledge and large expertise in multichannel retail in the luxury fashion apparel, shoes and accessories business with full P&L ownership able to create, built, set up and monitor:►Consumer centric focussed organisation able to translate consumer wish and need to retail design, customer relation management and other departments►Merchandise team enabled to do retail-buy and category management, allocate and monitor for best possible sell through►Planning and opening new stores, including flagship stores►Regional-and store management enabled with full knowledge of store operations, how to implement and achieve KPI’ s and target maximum store performance►Compliance, protocol and a store operations manual to enable every person in the company to follow the company vision and strategy into their daily routines►VM team enabled to translate company vision and marketing strategy into a store look and feel with the ability to train store management and staff into active participants by modelstore development
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  • Hugo Bosssale
    Sales Manager Hugo Boss Black
    Hugo Bosssale Jan 2000 - Dec 2004
    Amsterdam En Omgeving, Nederland
    Sales Manager HUGO BOSS Black in charge of selling pre-order and stock collections to wholesale customers and franchise partners, where I had following responsibilities:►Orderportfolio for 80 Wholesale Customers and Franchise Partner►SWOT analysis of portfolio and prospecting for new potential customers►Quality management of customer portfolio►Quality management of pre order in width and depth of styles, product groups and size grids►Order buying budget negotiations with wholesale customers►Made to measure order proposals for customers as to upfront agreed budget►Instore training of staff►Monitoring of sell through performance instore and advising and training owners and buyers with the goal of achieving a higher sell through instore and a future growing buying budget►Set up of showroom for new collections including Visual Merchandising►Other tasks
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  • Terra Plana Shoes
    International Sales Manager
    Terra Plana Shoes Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
    Veenendaal, Nederland
    A High-end designer label from Dutch origin where design, make, use of natural materials and quality are trademarks. My responsibilities were:►Topline International Sales►Search for International agents and importers.►Sales for Benelux.►Set up fairs in the Netherlands and Germany.►Contact with 5 production factories within Portugal.►Production control of quality and timeline production.►Commercial input for design.►Production and distribution of sample collections.►Gathering of all orders and placement of orders at factories.

Richard De Graaf Skills

Retail Retail Operations Multi Channel Retail Luxury Fashion International Business Virticalization Specialist Retail Sales Consumer Centric P And L Ownership Leadership Team Builder Team Mentoring New Store Planning New Store Openings Department Stores Compliance Protocol Store Operations Kpi Implementation Customer Service Retail Marketing Visual Merchandising Dynamic Trainer Retail Design Brand Management Fashion Buying Retail Buying Retail Category Management Wholesale Apparel Sportswear Shoes And Accessories Sap Microsoft Office Omni Channel

Richard De Graaf Education Details

  • Emp European Management Program
    Emp European Management Program
  • Modevak School Amsterdam
    Modevak School Amsterdam
  • Snellius Lyceum Amstelveen
    Snellius Lyceum Amstelveen

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard De Graaf

What company does Richard De Graaf work for?

Richard De Graaf works for Service World Retail/company

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Richard De Graaf's current role is Eigenaar.

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What schools did Richard De Graaf attend?

Richard De Graaf attended Emp European Management Program, Modevak School Amsterdam, Snellius Lyceum Amstelveen.

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Richard De Graaf has skills like Retail, Retail Operations, Multi Channel Retail, Luxury, Fashion, International Business, Virticalization Specialist, Retail Sales, Consumer Centric, P And L Ownership, Leadership, Team Builder.

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