Johan Van Geest Email & Phone Number

Naaldwijk, ZH, NL

Netherlands

As Commercial Director responsible for the long-term global sales strategy, sales organization and processes in Business Unit Professional.

After the merger with Kekkila Professional responsible for several profitcentre's within Kekkilä – BVB Business Unit Professional. Main countries: BeNeLux, DACH, France, Italy and US/Canada. Direct and indirect sales via dealers and distributors. Leading the sales team within the countries. Responsible for creation and implementation of the business.

De Lier, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Nederland

After merging the export sales team into the other sales segments responsible for all sales in Professional Business Unit within BVB Substrates. Developing and execute sales plan together with supporting functions in the organization.

Netherlands

As salesmanager responsible for the sales in the segments Soft Fruits and Export.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Responsible for the sales of seeds and plants in the BeNelux. Heading the sales team of 6 persons. Stakeholdermanagement with R&D, Supply Chain, Logistics and Front Office. Member of the Management team of North Europe.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Responsible for the 2 main crop lines within Syngenta in North Europe. Main activities: Forecasting, budgeting, product introductions, training.

As consultant responsible for strategy and marketing projects within the agribusiness. Focus on cooperation between growers on tactical and strategic level.

As account manager responsible for sales to UK supermarkets (ASDA, M&S) in the flowers and plants category. Experience in off- and online sales.