Johan Robert Ramon Gerth Email & Phone Number

Utrecht, Netherlands

Aangetekend BV (founded 2012) has a clear vision; all digital communications must not only be sent safe and legally valid, but above all, the process must be easy and straightforward. As part of the Confio Group, our ambition is to become one of the key suppliers in Europe providing solutions for digital secure communications. Within my role as sales manager I aim to find the best possible solution for every clients need (from SME to large corporations and government) and provide guidance from initial request to implementation. Activities include:* Business development: Finding new potential customers in new or existing markets. * Project Management: Guiding customers through the sales process by anticipating the needs/wants of all stakeholders involved. * Partner Management: Setting up new partnerships and extend (international) reach of Aangetekend B.V. by working closely with partners and their opportunities. * Administration: Use of CRM system (HubSpot), lead generation (Leadinfo)

Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

As International Sales Manager I have been working at ZEPCAM from 2019 to 2023 to make a positive impact on the safety and working conditions of frontline professionals all over the world. With ZEPCAM’s own bodycam system the company aims to provide security and safer conditions for the police, fire brigades, local law enforcement organisations, healthcare employees, private security, logistics, technical services and many more. With premium, in-house designed and developed bodycamera systems ZEPCAM supplies over 500+ customers in 40 countries with the tools they need to do their job. At ZEPCAM I was actively involved in many sales processes and assisted international partners in finding the right product/market combination.Activities included: * Business development: Finding and establishing new markets and completing sales objectives* Project management: Taking care of business opportunities from start (lead) to end (implementation / invoicing). Preparing and submitting national/international tenders. * Accountmanagement: Continuous effort to keep excisting customers satisfied and enable up- and cross-selling. * Partner management: Attracting/finding business partners in key strategic countries for business development. Creating ZEPCAM opportunities in collaboration with partners and offer (sales) support. * Marketing: Representing ZEPCAM at trade fairs, (online) presentations/meetings, safe-keeping visual identity.* Administration: CRM maintenance (PipeDrive), quotation/orders (Unleashed), invoicing (EXACT), market research.

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

The core purpose of MSS Defence is to enable customers to achieve mission readiness which is attained through maximum situational awareness and survivability. MSS Defence is driven by a deep commitment to supporting those who protect and serve, ensuring they have the best tools and resources to accomplish their missions effectively and return safely. MSS Defence achieves its mission by by curating a comprehensive selection of innovative, combat-proven products. As Operations Manager I was at the center of coordinating all different aspects to ensure MSS Defence could uphold that mission. Activities included:* Partner Management: manage strategic partnerships with suppliers and sales partners* Inventory Management: maintain an up-to-date inventory by ordering and tracking stock* Logistics: efficiently enabling the processes to get goods/services to international customers (including customs, duties, export permits)* Budget Management: overseeing and tracking income and expenses, creating preliminary balance sheet with accountant and process payments. * Customer Succes Manager: operational pre- and after sale support* Event Management: creating brand visibility at (international) exhibitions and events* Staff Management: hire and train staff (employees/interns)

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

As an ECommerce Specialist I was responsible for managing the development and maintenance of MSS Defence’s online store and coming up with new marketing strategies based on the review of business analytics.Activities includedSales: First line support (by mail/phone) for all sales related inquiries, sales target analytics, Portfolio management: Establish and maintain visual identity, content upkeep Marketing: Social media marketing, SEO, strategic communications, newsletters (MailChimp)

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

CLEEFT (formerly known as CultuurBewust) is a community for Movie, Literature, Music, Theater, Arts and Culinary enthousiasts. Besides providing an online journalistic platform CLEEFT also organizes inspiration sessions, boot camps and community get-togethers to offer networking opportunities in the cultural and journalistic business field.Responsible for the successful development of marketing strategy at CLEEFT. Activities include:* Project management: Monitoring schedule, branding and other external communications* Staff management: Coaching/supervision of the contributing writers and editors* Market research: Identify, analyze and evaluate developments and trends in the market* Branding en marketing: Development of policy/strategy and ensuring its realization* PR: Identify and develop important relationships (customers, partners and stakeholders)

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Writer of cultural (movie) related articles for CLEEFT (formerly known as CultuurBewust.nl - 2009), the community for culture enthusiasts (movies, music, books, theatre, art and culinary) of the Netherlands, with more than 72,000 monthly visitors.

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Managing editor of the CLEEFT Movie & TV department. Activities include:* Project management: Manage contributing writers, correct and publish articles* Event management: Organizing meetings, masterclasses en training sessions* Journalistic: Writing and publishing of reviews, interviews and reports* PR: Contacting press agencies/distributors en maintaining business relationships

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

MobGen (aquired by Accenture in 2016) delivers mobile platforms that strengthen the relationship between customers and brands or companies and employees. MobGen aims to make mobile interaction easy, engaging and rewarding, so that users become loyal and life-long brand-ambassadors by striking the right balance between strategy, creativity and technology.Activities include: Marketing activities (ex. writing/publishing press releases, social media), business development, market- and product research and account/project management for multiple clients, including:* Uniekaas Holland BV: Execution of social media plan and promotial campaign for RTL4 The Voice Kids* Redevco BV: Managing all promotion (digital/print), visual identity and website* Sabra LLC: Assisting at photoshoot for advertisement campaign (digital/print) and food stylist* Mobile Media & Marketing Awards (MMMA): Event manager, responsible for development and execution of event.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Bart Smit was a Dutch retail chain that specialized in toys. The chain, founded in 1967, was later owned by the Blokker Holding. Within my role as sales assistant I was responsable for:* Inventory management * Payment and staff management* In-store marketing * Sales clerk / customer service

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Launched in 2003, by Michele Elliston (née Obi), My Fashion Life is one of the longest-running lifestyle blogs. As a contributor for I reported from Amsterdam Fashion Week (The Netherlands)Activities included: * Representing and promoting My Life Media Ltd.* Relationship building with PR agencies* Writing articles / conducting interviews

International Communication Management

Activities and Societies: Received Propaedeutic diploma with 7, 42 GPA on July 7th, 2011 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Minors: American.

International Business And Management Studies

Specialization: Marketing, Branding, Finance, Business Analysis and Business Communications

College Preparatory School

Specialization: Introduction to Debate, International Relations, Comparative Literature, Geometry.

High School Diploma, Economics And Social Studies

Certificate of outstanding performance in Cultural Studies