Gert-Jan Vaarkamp Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam

Offer expert advice and consulting services to the company on maintaining high-quality, innovative, and differentiated sustainable DENIM product ranges such as PCR Pre- and Post-Recycled Cotton that helps in retaining leadership position in the industry. Bossa offers a wide range of high quality denim fabrics, with a high production capacity in dyeing and finishing. Plan and implement robust marketing and sales strategies in the Benelux market on specialised prospects. Oversee and manage all functions of international business and sales events with key accounts. Develop sustainable customer-oriented denim products and services tailored to client's needs, while focusing on fast delivery, widespread market network structure, effective price policies, and high customer satisfaction. Key Contributions:• Successfully opened North European office in Amsterdam Denim City HQ.• Led efforts to establish and sustain strong, long-lasting relationship with prominent brands and designers globally.• Developed and introduced new products to key accounts, including Gstar, PVH Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Pepe Jeans and Scotch & Soda.• Spearheaded development and execution of sustainable articles in co-ordination with laundry, product development, and branch offices to generate new business.• Member from the Dutch Denim Deal, for circular denim. The Denim Deal, a public-private initiative, was launched by the Dutch government, following the EU Green Deal and the Circular Action Plan. The deal includes agreements to make the denim textile chain more circular and use pre consumer recycled cotton in the composition of the garments. The signatories cover a wide range of manufacturing companies, brands and stores and weavers.http://bossa.com.tr

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

BERNING – SMART FASTENERSBerning have more than 120 years of experience in developing, producing and attaching metal fasteners & buttons, and we are going strong.The globalized world changes and so do we. It is good though that some things remain fast: the care and attention we employ, the understanding of your problems and the knowledge that excellent products and service make the difference.Fashion & StyleAll buttons are equal, although some are more equal. These more equal details are our passion as we know that innovative and excellent fasteners are decisive in making the difference for leading brands.Technical & AutomotiveAirbags, wing mirrors and interior panels are being fixed with BERNING fasteners just as battery covers or fastening belts. For a long time we have been active in supplying automotive and technical parts.https://www.berning-net.de/

Rijswijk

Planned, opened, and managed five multi-brands/concept stores in west part of The Netherlands, named as Studio MO and Be inspired Boutique. Utilised excellent communication skills while negotiating and finalising price and margins as well as co-ordinated international logistics to confirm seamless functions. Supervised deployment and automation of stock and check-out system software. Key Contributions:• Increased the sales team and the back office to 30 full-time employees.• Employed a strategic sales plan that focused on KPIs and operational excellence.• Focused on generating maximum sales through B2C e-commerce and utilising social media and other channels.