Joost Houben Email & Phone Number

Working together with people to achieve ambitious results and tackle complex challenges is what drives me. I strive to make a positive impact on the world, collaborating with our customers to truly make a difference.As an example I have changed our companies way of working by implementing a tailormade agile way of working internally. Prioritizing processes and managing time efficiently were essential. This project aimed to overcome complexity and enhance the joy and productivity of our team, rather than feeling constantly behind. The success of this initiative led to its adoption by other teams, despite initial resistance. As an internal sponsor of the Net Zero Young Movement, I am passionate about leading the way in NL on our path to Net Zero 2039 for Unilever. We unlocked internal networks and matched engaged colleagues with projects to step up our sustainability impact. Young people are eager to make a difference but often feel overwhelmed by complexity; my support in navigating these challenges is highly valued.With our retail partners we cooperate widely on sustainability initiatives. Working for an international company with extensive knowledge in agriculture, plastic usage, and water consumption, we tackled significant challenges together. After seven years at Unilever, I decided to explore new opportunities started with interim work. During this time, I launched a webshop and developed several innovative ideas, including a luxury candy store. I managed the store for a year and a half, overseeing everything from shop layout to operations.These experiences taught me a great deal about business management and about myself. Ultimately, they provided me with valuable insights and reaffirmed my desire to continue my career in a big, complex international environment where you can have a big impact.In my current role at Unilever I have commercial end-responsibility for the Customer Development teams (sales and category development) for our retail, out-of-home and e-commerce customers in The Netherlands for all Unilever Divisions - Personal Care, Beauty & Wellbeing, Home Care, Nutrition and Ice CreamIf you're interested in learning more about my journey or looking to collaborate, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn

Listed skills include Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Retail, and 15 others.

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  Maastricht University

  Economics - Marketing & Organization