Vincent Van Der Lugt Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Sint Annaland, Zeeland, Netherlands

Consulting on and implementing processes to further develop and expand the management company of holiday homes in Zeeland The Netherlands. Currently producing an annual turnover of €0.4m. Key Achievements:•Developing Brand, Website and Social Media channels•Implementation of channel manager and CRM system as well as email/online marketing systems•Creating internal operational processes, developing budgets, forecasts and deliver contract negotiation and supplier sourcing.

London, United Kingdom

Currently leading the team delivering an oil supermajor’s account with CWT Meetings and Events. Key Achievements:• Expanding the client’s events footprint from four to 10 key regions. This included developing and managing a new, worldwide network of 100+ venues.• Developing and leading relationships with the client and suppliers to optimise efficiency as well as to identify and deliver savings. • Delivering £1.8 million savings by negotiating cancellation charges arising… Show more Currently leading the team delivering an oil supermajor’s account with CWT Meetings and Events. Key Achievements:• Expanding the client’s events footprint from four to 10 key regions. This included developing and managing a new, worldwide network of 100+ venues.• Developing and leading relationships with the client and suppliers to optimise efficiency as well as to identify and deliver savings. • Delivering £1.8 million savings by negotiating cancellation charges arising during the pandemic.• Proactively taking on and managing the multinational’s preferred supplier list.• Delivering stringent KPIs specified in the multinational’s SLA.• Leading a delivery team by proactively developing, mentoring and supporting new and existing team members.• Leading and delivering client staff repatriations during the early stages of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Show less

London, United Kingdom

As senior account coordinator for two pharmaceutical companies, Vincent managed senior level client and supplier relationships.Key Achievements:• Delivered sourcing and contracting for two 500+ delegate sales conferences on behalf of both pharmaceutical companies. • Consistently achieved a 1.7% uplift on commission as the team supplier management champion.• Delivered 20% cost-savings to clients through developing proactive supplier relationships and negotiations. •… Show more As senior account coordinator for two pharmaceutical companies, Vincent managed senior level client and supplier relationships.Key Achievements:• Delivered sourcing and contracting for two 500+ delegate sales conferences on behalf of both pharmaceutical companies. • Consistently achieved a 1.7% uplift on commission as the team supplier management champion.• Delivered 20% cost-savings to clients through developing proactive supplier relationships and negotiations. • Proactively negotiated and delivered a two-year fixed rate venue contract between a multinational pharmaceutical company and an international hotel chain. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Business developmentDue to my qualities shown in my role, I was asked to focus on the Business Development side in the EY account. In the 1st quarter, I have confirmed over £100,000 in new business generated through contacting lapsed bookers, chasing annual events and generating new leads. Another £56,000 worth of events are on provisional hold and a potentially £90,000 in future bookings.Job DescriptionEY requested a dedicated venue find team specialists in London due to the… Show more Business developmentDue to my qualities shown in my role, I was asked to focus on the Business Development side in the EY account. In the 1st quarter, I have confirmed over £100,000 in new business generated through contacting lapsed bookers, chasing annual events and generating new leads. Another £56,000 worth of events are on provisional hold and a potentially £90,000 in future bookings.Job DescriptionEY requested a dedicated venue find team specialists in London due to the location of their 2 main offices based in Canary Wharf and London Bridge. In my role, I deliver the entire venue finding requirements for EY and to provide the highest possible level of personal venue finding service to key clients. • Attending client events and building client relationships• Attending site visits and FAM trips to expand valuable venues knowledge• Negotiating the best possible rates for our client• Providing detailed event proposals based on the clients requirements• Reviewing contracts• Confirming meeting and events• Dealing with deposits and invoices.• Working along side the procurement team at EY regarding the EY addendum.• Attending meetings with supplier's Show less

London, United Kingdom

The Oranjebal is the annual charity black-tie ball & social highlight for the Dutch expat community livingin London.• High profile event with guests from the Dutch Embassy, Dutch Olympic Gold Medallists andothers VIPs• Raised £ 15,000 for the Fonds Gehandicaptensport (Disabled Sports Fund).

London

Weert

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Manchester, United Kingdom

Hilton Manchester Deansgate

Bodrum, Turkey

Manchester, United Kingdom

Bern Area, Switzerland

Master, Msc Event Management, Msc

Ba (Hons), Hospitality Management, Ba

Activities and Societies: International student advisor in the students union during second year. Active pool player in the universities.

Diploma, Hotel Management

Diploma, Hotel And Restaurant