Mark Smits Email & Phone Number

Maastricht

LIOF is the regional development and investment company responsible for the Dutch province of Limburg. LIOF was established in 1975 and is headquartered in Maastricht. It is the regional executive organisation for the Province of Limburg and is partner of the Ministry of Economics, the RVO and NFIA.The purpose of LIOF is to develop this province’s economy and its business climate in various ways:• Provide venture capital to innovative and potentially viable small to midsized companies;• Stimulating knowledge-driven and innovative projects created by small to midsized companies;• Acquiring foreign investors and perform investor development for established companies.These core activities are strengthened by the International Trade Development team. Aspiring to expand the international reach and impact of Limburg’s firms, the team advises SME’s in multiple ways. The services include international matchmaking, the organisation of trade missions, acting as the ‘door-opener’ towards Dutch embassies/consulates and the organisation of internationally oriented business development events.

Heerlen

JORC Industrial is a global condensate management specialist of Dutch origin offering condensate drains, oil/water separators and air saving equipment to distributors, dealers and OEM’s in more than 100 countries. JORC Industrial is dedicated to setting the standard in helping its customers manage their condensate management requirements.

Tiel

Helmond, The Netherlands

Leading European Manufacturer of upper medium & high quality Fancy Dress and Far East importer of party accessories- Export/New Business Development inter alia in Great Brittain, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe & Russia.- International Account Management (combined with Account Managers function at World Sports & Leisure Manufacturing as off April 2011 until June 2017)- Market Research- Managing and supervising UK agent- Development and implementation of international strategic-, sales- and marketing policy- Company representation during international trade fairs- Product range selection and design of sales tools & literature

Helmond, The Netherlands

- Far East Import and sales of sports wear in Western Europe- Autonomus set up and daily management of a sales branch for the World Sports & Leisure Group in Benelux, UK and Germany- Determination and implementation of international strategic-, sales- and marketing policy- Market research, initiating and implementation of marketing activities- Responsible for CSR policy (BSCI/FTA membership)- Product range development, Far East Import, logistic and customs duties, quality control- Daily communication with customers (International retail chains and buying groups i.a Metro Group International, Makro, Carrefour, Colruyt, USG Group, Vedes, As Watson, Ahold),- Communication with Danish head office and Chinese branch- Acquisition, account management, billing, credit control

Heerlen, The Netherlands

- Condensate management for the compressed air industry- Account management (i.a Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser, Boge, Domnick Hunter)- Member of the management team- Traineeship supervision- Managing sales department- Market research and analysis - Development and implementation of market strategies new and existing markets (i.a. Europe, South & North Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Brasil)- Set up, implementation and control of marketing and sales activities- Company representation during International trade fairs (i.a Germany, Thailand, Brasil)

Kerkrade, The Netherlands

- Metal & plastic industry- International sales & account management (I.a. Flymo, Sabo, Wolf, Teutonia, Silver Cross, Brio)- Market research and analysis - Development and implementation of market strategies new and existing markets (i.a. Scandinavia, UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Italia, Poland)- Set up, implementation and control of marketing and sales activities- Company representation during International trade fairs

Helmond, The Netherlands

- Preparation and supervision of a company takeover and removal by Wilbers BV- Account management- Order processing, logistics and billing

Bachelor, Small Business & Retail Management

Bachelor, Nima Marketing A

Qe Qualified Export Manager, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Post Hbo

B-Vca

Communication & Coaching, Pr

Social Media Strategy

Marketing, Chinese

Activities and Societies: 4 months internship in Jinan, China. Combination of study and market research for Dutch entrepreneurs.

Boeselager Reconnaissance

Fenedex Export Co Operator, Mds-Ih (International Trade)

French

French

Account Management

Sales In Industrial Markets

The Vendor As An Efficient Market Manager

Injection Moulding Technology Fundamentals