Ron Houben Email & Phone Number

Terneuzen, Zeeland, Nederland

Within this distribution company of high-end guitar oriented products, I’m fulfulling the role of product manager for the acoustic line.Martin Guitars in Germany is my focal point.www.musifacts.comwww.martin-gitarre.de

Velbert, Noordrijn-Westfalen, Duitsland

High-end amplifier combos for acoustic instruments. All designed and made in Germany, plug and play with power, confidence and the most natural tone. At AER I'm leading the sales team for global and domestic sales.www.aer-amplifier.com

Hedel, The Netherlands

Product manager for all plucked instruments. Designing new model lines in electric, steel string acoustic and classical guitars. Making sure that the sales department get the instruments the market can absorb. I combine my technical, design and commercial skills and talent in this job.Consultancy to our clients, the stores, to improve their guitar sales.Maintaining contacts with clients and manufacturers. Visiting manufacturers in China, Indonesia, USA and Europe to source new products and advise on production to improve quality standards and supply chain stability.Setting up new distribution partners for Mayson Guitars throughout Europe.www.tma-benelux.com

Hedel, The Netherlands

Setting up new distribution channels for Mayson Guitars in all European countries. Maintaining good relations and meeting targets with existing distributors across Europe. Supporting the distributors with technical or marketing challenges. Training distributor's employees.Multilingual with excellent people skills.www.maysonguitars.eu

Netherlands

Consultancy on technical state and commercial possibilities of the guitars'stock in the dealer's store. Setting up instruments in the clients' store, performing minor magic in some cases. Making sure the instrument is in the best condition possible.Reporting and making suggestions to improve production process in China.Visiting China production facilities to improve quality standards and improve production flow and consistency.

Nijmegen Area, Netherlands

Entrepreneur. International sales and purchasing. Travelling. Relationship management, hands-on approach and flexible, result oriented. Complete administrative follow-up. Keeping up with knowledge of the market, within and outside of my region. Active market presence through international trade show presence as a visitor and exhibitor. Networking.Ron Houben Acoustische Gitaren is a small international distribution company for musical instruments. Focus is on guitars, electric and acoustic, amplifiers and effect pedals. Brand building for AER acoustic amplification, Lakewood acoustic guitars, K.Yairi, Maton guitars, ColeClark guitars, THD amps, Roger Mayer effectpedals, Duesenberg.International business to business sales, setting up new international distribution channels. Marketing new products for the home market.Leading or co-leading international distribution campaigns has been a strong point in my performance throughout the years. I've been booth manager at the biggest international music trade shows. Hands-on approach shows in product presentations, in which I always dose the information in such a way the receiver can relate to what is given. This may include technical knowledge, business related selling points or other points of common ground.I'm a team player, always looking for win-win situations. Problem solver. Flexible but goal oriented, with a good dose of humor but always serious about business. Easy to get along with. Through genuine interest in the client or supplier, I manage to maximize profit for both parties.

Business to Business sales throughout Benelux countries. Client visits within Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, follow up on offers and sales visits. Result oriented and flexible. Extensive product knowledge.Attending trade shows as visitor and as exhibitor.

Nijmegen Area, Netherlands

Working retail sales in Musical Instruments. Responsible for the acoustic and electric guitar departement.I was responsible for purchase and sales of all products for the guitar departement. Supporting and guiding junior sales staff. Many of the repairs were done by me. Good times with a great team.

The Netherlands And Belgium

Working theaters with a large band. My function was guitar and drum technician and lighting assistant.Working with local crews, giving instructions and keeping good spirits!My sensitivity to musicians and the way I can relate to the experience the musician onstage or in the studio has, makes me a real asset to any crew. Empathy is the key word. I'm a guitarplayer myself of course, but always aware of the role I have to play at that time. Working in a tight team is a delight!

Education And Culture

Activities and Societies: During this study I have organised several cultural/educational travels in the Netherlands and Germany. Key.

Geen, History, English

Teacher training English and History.