Founded in 1992 in The Netherlands, Mades Cosmetics is an international company exporting to 50+ countries, who manufacture skin, body and hair care products, with 2 major brands, 14 product lines and over 400 individual products.At Rebel-Nature we develop and manufacture personal care products for brands focused on the 100% natural products. We believe at Rebel Nature that personal care should be personal, sustainable and natural.Whether you’re an established brand or a budding entrepreneur, we’re here to guide you along every step of the way.www.rebel-nature.nl | www.rebel.care www.mades.nl

Bij Plop Marketing weten we dat het voor jou en jouw marketing afdeling lastig is om elke maand nieuwe artikelen te schrijven en te plaatsen. Het kost tijd, het proces is lastig, je moet steeds creatief blijven en accuraat. En je moet het volhouden.Plop Marketing neemt dat deel voor je uit handen.Door maandelijks artikelen te schrijven en deze op jouw website en social media kanalen te plaatsen.Google vindt dit leuk, jouw doelgroep vindt dit leuk, jouw volgers vinden dit leuk, jouw bezoekers vinden dit leuk, jouw marketing afdeling is ontzorgd en jouw sales afdeling krijgt meer leads.En jij?

GS1 standards are the most widely used system of standards in the world. By enabling the sharing of trusted quality data everywhere, they tell the story behind products—where they originated, what they contain and where they have been during their supply-chain journey. This, in turn, removes friction between business partners and improves performance and safety across the entire supply chain.My key responsibilities are:1. Developing and implementing customer experience strategies and programs to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.2. Building and leading cross-functional teams focused on improving customer experiences.3. Collecting and analyzing customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and measure the success of customer experience initiatives.4. Collaborating with other senior executives to integrate customer needs and feedback into product development, marketing, and other key business decisions.5. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, employees, and business partners.6. Overseeing the budget for customer experience initiatives and ensuring effective use of resources.7. Staying informed of industry trends and best practices in customer experience management.8. Representing the organization as a spokesperson on customer experience-related matters.

Helping companies grow as an independent consultant. Business development, based on marketing, sales and communications disciplines. Mapping markets, seeking opportunities, developing strategic business cases with deep marketing insight, execution of plans and omnichannel strategies. Former clients (some simultaneously)• Boon Learning (e-Learning software): Managing Director a.i. (16 months)• KidKraft (Childrens Toys): Internal organization / Business plan Germany (6 months)• Stromma NL (former Canal Company) : Commercial Director (14 months)• Jocos Creating a market in the FMCG channel for Blx and Ger (18 months)• Barry Plastics (non-woven): Change Manager (12 months) • Sinner (sunglasses, sporting gear) Development Manager (12 months)• Inventum, kitchen appliances: Sales director new business Ger/UK (2 years)• PDCBrands (personal care) Consultant (3 months)• Herome (personal care) Consultant (3 months)• Cortina (gift items): Internal organization / Change Manager (6 months)

Knorr Prandell/Baier & Schneider is the premier distributor and wholesaler of hobby-, crafting and peripheral products, creative materials, back to school and stationery products.The group is the largest distributor of creative products in Europe. With our own structures in Germany, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the Benelux, we exclusively supply to retail partners. These are mainly professional traders, internet dealers and various chain store companies in Europe. Orders from our assortment are delivered to over 6,000 stores in over 25 countries. Directly or via distributors.Main focus for me is to bring the company from traditional to new retail, i.e. gardencentres, DIY, departmentstores.

NTL-Lemnis is a forerunner in sustainable lighting with led technology. NTL-Lemnis wants to enable the transition from current wasteful lighting solutions towards energy-efficient alternatives, without making concessions on customer needs. I was responsible of the European roll- out of the LED retrofit concept in retail. This means conducting central negotiations on the basis of my strategic direction for NTL- Lemnis with European retailers in food, DIY and furniture. Examples are: Obi, Kingfisher, groupe Adeo, Ikea. But also via a chain of distributors and buying groups

I was responsible for the marketing and sales on a global level. This means I conducted the central negociations with the bigger (east)European retailers and also helped them to develop their private label strategy. Examples are: Ahold, dm drogerie, Boots, Tesco, Dixy (Russia)Mercadona and Carrefour, Kingfisher and Bauhaus. I also maintained a large network of distributors and buying groups and managed the businessunit responsible for the area.

Position: Sales and Marketing Director EuropeASR manufactures and markets wet-shaving razors for both men and women. This is done under private label. Sales have grown from 17 Mln. euro in 2001 to 41 Mln. euro for 2007 in my area. I was also responsible for the introduction of a more category management approach at ASR. Furthermore I managed several staff that made up the business unit (Eastern)Europe. Examples of retailers are: Hema, Aldi, Metro, Ahold, Migros, Rewe,Praktiker, X5 retail group. I also used several distributors mainly in Eastern Europe and buying groups.

Position: National Account Manager Dutch Market and International Brand Manager.Ritmeester Cigars is one of the leading cigar manufacturers in the world. Total sales went up from 15 Mln in 1995, to 24 Mln guilders in 2001. I managed the introduction of Ritmeester into two new outlets: petrol stations and supermarkets (e.g. Shell, Texaco, Albert Heijn, Schuitema, BP) Furthermore I managed a sales crew and had marketing responsibility as an International Brandmanager for the brand Ritmeester.

During my time at Arboned I contributed to the transformation of this former civil service organisation into a commercial consultancy company. My main achievement was the development and implementation of their market approach strategy. One of the most important things I learned during this period was the impact of cultural differences on the perception of the organisation.

I started with this company as a sales representative. After a few months I was made responsible for a few smaller accounts in the Dutch market.