Setting up the EMEA sales structure at Pluss Advanced Technologies to spread the use of sustainable Thermal Energy Storage Systems with PCM in a wide range of temperatures. By using the latent heat storage capacity of Phase Change Materials (PCMs), ranging from -75⁰C to +150⁰C, we create solutions for temperature controlled Last Mile Delivery and Pharmaceutical Transport such as vaccine distribution worldwide. Pluss PCMs can also be used for Off-grid cold storage, Refrigerated Trucks (no diesel and perfect for EV’s) and Passive heating and cooling of office buildings and houses.

Since summer 2019 active as International Sales Promoter/ Business developer for various Jobe product lines. Generating new business and strengthening current business relations globally, with the focus on the Middle East, North-Africa and South-America.

I’ve been responsible for the day-to-day European sales, support & assembly operation of the Trikke sports, ski and electric vehicles. 60% of my time is spent on sales of which 95% international within European borders or just across (Russia). In 10 years I’ve exhibited at over 40 trade shows and participated in several trade initiatives and a Dutch trade mission. I’ve spent my fair share in the air and on the highway and along the road I’ve learned a great deal about communication and doing business with numerous different European cultures. Next to the daily sales and operational activities: 2006 - 2009 Reboot of the Trikke Europe company as a part time job. Rebuild distribution chain throughout Europe. 2007 - 2008 Rebuild websites based on new business plan (B2C sales) and marketing approach (fun & fitness). Setup and rollout of PR plan in Germany, The Netherlands and France. Further expansion of the distribution network by amongst others a distribution deal with Intersport France. 2008 - 2009 Implementation of ERP cloud solution NetSuite to cope with business growth and product line expansion. Meanwhile it’s a fulltime job and dealer network grows to +/- 150 businesses2009 - 2012 Research on road regulations and product development for new Trikke light electric vehicle. Adaptation of website(s) on Joomla CMS to 3 branded themes based on 150 domains and 10 languages.First batches of Trikke EV sold to B2B customers in Security & Leisure market. Dealer and rental/tours business grows to 200+ parties. 2012 - 2014 Assembly move to the Netherlands, restructure ERP system and redesign workflow for BOM assembly and sales. Singing exclusive distribution partners for Sweden & Germany. 2015 - 2016 Organizing and training the outsourcing of the assembly line to 3rd party to get more focus on our core business activity: sales.

Setting up marketing and sales activities to increase occupancy of hotel rooms and conference rooms. Next to that implementing a new vision of being a more healthy, environmental friendly and socially active organization. Furthermore increasing the turnover per seat on terrace and in the restaurant.

Internship for Hospitality Entrepreneur/Manager at De Rooi Pannen.

Internship for Hospitality Entrepreneur/Manager at De Rooi Pannen.