David Jan de Groot
Head of OEM Partnerships at Tala- Claim this Profile
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Michel de Ridder
David-Jan is a very kind and concerned person during the entire process of finding a job. He put a lot of effort in you to find the most suitable job for you. As starter he also helped me to find out what kind of job fits the best to me. It was nice working with him.
Gerrit Menkveld
Ik heb David-Jan leren kennen als een gedreven, betrokken en sociaal persoon. Uit meerdere gesprekken wist David-Jan steeds de essentie en mijn wensen goed te filteren en kwam hij met passende voorstellen. Uiteindelijk wist David-Jan meerdere goede aanbiedingen voor mij te regelen en heeft hij mij deskundig geadviseerd bij mijn keuze. Naast het formele gedeelte hebben we in de gesprekken ook over ontspanning en gezelligheid gesproken. Op die manier is er een totaalbeeld ontstaan en een goede relatie. Het is prettig samenwerken met David-Jan!
Michel de Ridder
David-Jan is a very kind and concerned person during the entire process of finding a job. He put a lot of effort in you to find the most suitable job for you. As starter he also helped me to find out what kind of job fits the best to me. It was nice working with him.
Gerrit Menkveld
Ik heb David-Jan leren kennen als een gedreven, betrokken en sociaal persoon. Uit meerdere gesprekken wist David-Jan steeds de essentie en mijn wensen goed te filteren en kwam hij met passende voorstellen. Uiteindelijk wist David-Jan meerdere goede aanbiedingen voor mij te regelen en heeft hij mij deskundig geadviseerd bij mijn keuze. Naast het formele gedeelte hebben we in de gesprekken ook over ontspanning en gezelligheid gesproken. Op die manier is er een totaalbeeld ontstaan en een goede relatie. Het is prettig samenwerken met David-Jan!
Michel de Ridder
David-Jan is a very kind and concerned person during the entire process of finding a job. He put a lot of effort in you to find the most suitable job for you. As starter he also helped me to find out what kind of job fits the best to me. It was nice working with him.
Gerrit Menkveld
Ik heb David-Jan leren kennen als een gedreven, betrokken en sociaal persoon. Uit meerdere gesprekken wist David-Jan steeds de essentie en mijn wensen goed te filteren en kwam hij met passende voorstellen. Uiteindelijk wist David-Jan meerdere goede aanbiedingen voor mij te regelen en heeft hij mij deskundig geadviseerd bij mijn keuze. Naast het formele gedeelte hebben we in de gesprekken ook over ontspanning en gezelligheid gesproken. Op die manier is er een totaalbeeld ontstaan en een goede relatie. Het is prettig samenwerken met David-Jan!
Michel de Ridder
David-Jan is a very kind and concerned person during the entire process of finding a job. He put a lot of effort in you to find the most suitable job for you. As starter he also helped me to find out what kind of job fits the best to me. It was nice working with him.
Gerrit Menkveld
Ik heb David-Jan leren kennen als een gedreven, betrokken en sociaal persoon. Uit meerdere gesprekken wist David-Jan steeds de essentie en mijn wensen goed te filteren en kwam hij met passende voorstellen. Uiteindelijk wist David-Jan meerdere goede aanbiedingen voor mij te regelen en heeft hij mij deskundig geadviseerd bij mijn keuze. Naast het formele gedeelte hebben we in de gesprekken ook over ontspanning en gezelligheid gesproken. Op die manier is er een totaalbeeld ontstaan en een goede relatie. Het is prettig samenwerken met David-Jan!
Experience
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Tala
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United Kingdom
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Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of OEM Partnerships
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Nov 2019 - Present
As an original equipment manufacturer, Tala produces high-quality circular lighting solutions and (bespoke) LED light sources.
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European Partnerships Manager
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
Tala is a young British lighting brand with a mission to create exquisite products that have a positive impact.Our distinctive design rubric combines classic decorative qualities, British industrial influences and pioneering LED technology. What makes a Tala bulb unique is its uncompromising focus on both design and sustainability.contact me @ daviddg@tala.co.uk
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Houzz
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Private Label Buyer - Lighting
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2017 - 2019
Houzz is the leading online platform for home renovation and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality. Responsible for four private label brands for the lighting category. Co-responsible for all product on-boarding for the US and EU market. Daily dealing with factories in China, India, and Vietnam. • Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers. • Product development, in-house design. • Business Development, Category analysis. • Report, forecast, and analyze KPIs. • Product Range Reviews. • Quarterly Buying plans. Show less
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Westwing Home & Living NL
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Germany
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Category Buyer
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2015 - May 2017
Westwing is a leading e-commerce business that sells inspiring home & living products online, to an audience of over 30 million subscribers. Westwing works with over 4000 different suppliers. •Identifying brands and products that represent customer’s needs and fit the Westwing brand aesthetic as well as product quality requirements. •Sourcing and building compelling product assortments that drive revenue and support margin goals. •Negotiating terms and conditions with vendors (pricing, stock levels, lead times, payment terms) •Managed a team (Campaign Managers, Supply Chain Specialists, Category Manager) •Managed a broad vendor portfolio and build strong relationships while simultaneously continuing to establish new relationships. •Managed the sales calendar for brand and product portfolio. •Using analytical data to continuously increase productivity and success. •Delivering on individual financial goals and KPIs. Show less
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Sterrk IT Recruitment & Consultancy
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Netherlands
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Recruitment Consultant - a.i.
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Senior Appointments - Business Developer • Business development • Direct B2B sales; approaching, presenting and negotiating • Account management • Direct B2C sales; guiding candidates during recruitment process • Strategic/Marketing support Senior Recruitment Consultant - Senior Appointments - Business Developer • Business development • Direct B2B sales; approaching, presenting and negotiating • Account management • Direct B2C sales; guiding candidates during recruitment process • Strategic/Marketing support
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Sungevity International
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Netherlands
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Renewable Energy Consultant
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Mar 2015 - 2015
As a Renewable Energy Consultant I work to understand the pain points which bring customers to us, educate them on where they currently stand, our value-proposition, differentiate Sungevity amongst our lower-priced competition, and liaison between different departments to provide a solar solution. • Direct B2B sales; approaching, presenting and negotiating • Account management • Direct B2C sales • Strategic/Marketing/Partnership support As a Renewable Energy Consultant I work to understand the pain points which bring customers to us, educate them on where they currently stand, our value-proposition, differentiate Sungevity amongst our lower-priced competition, and liaison between different departments to provide a solar solution. • Direct B2B sales; approaching, presenting and negotiating • Account management • Direct B2C sales • Strategic/Marketing/Partnership support
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Arrows
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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2011 - Jun 2014
Recruitment Consultant - Microsoft Development Specialist (.NET Framework)• Business development• Direct B2B sales; approaching, presenting and negotiating• Account management• Direct B2C sales; guiding candidates during recruitment process• Strategic/Marketing support
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Recruitment Consultant
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2011 - May 2013
Recruitment Consultant - Microsoft Development Specialist (.NET Framework)• Business development• Direct B2B sales; approaching, presenting and negotiating• Account management• Direct B2C sales; guiding candidates during recruitment process• Strategic/Marketing support
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Agile Evangelists Event Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
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Organizer
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2011 - Jun 2014
Co-organizer of a quarterly hosted event. The event is intended for all Agile enthusiasts; either with extensive experience or looking to gain an inside track into the newest techniques being used, or even wanting to know how to introduce formal Agile practices into your business. We'll have regular speakers like along, interactive discussions and a few social drinks. Co-organizer of a quarterly hosted event. The event is intended for all Agile enthusiasts; either with extensive experience or looking to gain an inside track into the newest techniques being used, or even wanting to know how to introduce formal Agile practices into your business. We'll have regular speakers like along, interactive discussions and a few social drinks.
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Mercedes-Benz Nederland
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Netherlands
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Representative
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2005 - 2008
Sales professional specialized in heavy-duty trucks. Responsible for setting up appointments and advising clients on tax benefits when buying Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty vehicles equipped with the low emission Mercedes-Benz BlueTec technology. -Arranging meetings with potential clients via cold calling and lead chasing. -Indexing the client’s current vehicle pool. -B2B sales techniques. Sales professional specialized in heavy-duty trucks. Responsible for setting up appointments and advising clients on tax benefits when buying Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty vehicles equipped with the low emission Mercedes-Benz BlueTec technology. -Arranging meetings with potential clients via cold calling and lead chasing. -Indexing the client’s current vehicle pool. -B2B sales techniques.
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Education
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De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor study Management, Economics and Law -
De Vrije School Den Haag