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Gooik, Be

** Passionate about driving growth and building strong client relationships in the field of temperature-controlled food logistics. **I oversee the marketing and sales department of Sud-Fresh, a leading Belgian company specialized in the transport and logistics of temperature-controlled food products. With over 25 years of experience, Sud-Fresh offers expertise in dedicated transport and fine-mesh distribution across the entire Benelux region for food products ranging from 4°C to -18°C.Key Responsibilities:- Developing and implementing sales and marketing plans- Prospecting and farming to expand our client base- Representing Sud-Fresh at industry trade shows and events

As a Business Development Manager at BD Logistics, I specialized in prospecting and managing client portfolios across various sectors, from transportation to retail. I excel in connecting with C-level executives, logistics professionals, and CSR stakeholders. My greatest achievement has been spearheading sustainability initiatives and advocating for a city hub on the outskirts, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by optimizing goods transportation.Key Responsibilities:Proactive prospecting (hot/cold), farming, and upsellingBudget planning and project managementAttending industry events and trade showsInspiring others for better and sustainable transport solutions

Zaventem

Ivalis is number 1 in Belgium for stock-taking solutions. We have clients in all segments of the market, ex. DIY, Food, Textile, Leisure (books, ..), whereby we are able to rely on a large expertise.As Account Manager BeLux I am responsible for all our franchised clients in Belgium and Luxembourg. I maintain the relationship with our existing clients and focus especially on networking and prospection, as our service often is still too unknown to franchisers.

CWS-boco is a leading Textile & Washroom Rental Service provider. As Sales Account Executive I was responsible for all partnership sales as well as sales through our wholesales channel.Partnership sales was built on relationships with our partners (ex. cleaning companies). My job was to maintain and extend these relationships as well as search for new opportunities.I had to set up business plans for multiple years, including marketing actions and incentives for our partners. Another challenging and exciting part of the job were the negotiations and the reflections together with the partner in order to offer proper services and solutions to the client.

Mechelen

As Account Manager I am responsible for managing the Accent office area Mechelen.I liaise with existing customers and also expand its base further through prospecting for new customers. As we want to be a real HRpartner of our clients, I also supervise and evaluate the candidates during job interviews. In addition, I train the staffing consultant (s) in our office and adjust where necessary.

As an Operation System Engineer (jr) I was responsible for the logistic projects of Henkel Laundry. My task was to analyse and organize the logistic supply chain. In order to assure a constant improvement I was responsible for the monitoring and control of the warehouse, as well as for the implementation of new projects, tailor-made to the customer.

Specifieke Lerarenopleiding Geschiedenis

Activities and Societies: 2008-2009 leerlingenvertegenwoordiger Permanente Onderwijscommissie GW (POC)

Master In International Business Economics And Management

Master Geschiedenis:Europese Samenleving In De 19De En 20Ste Eeuw

Activities and Societies: Praesidium Historia, verantwoordelijke reis

Bachelor Geschiedenis

Activities and Societies: Praesidium: verantwoordelijke kringblad

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