Regional Program Manager

• Dec 2022 - Present

• Connecting the three regional programs (Quantum Delft, Quantum Leiden and Quantum for Business) more closely, by familiarizing themselves with these operations and finding new connection points for activities, projects or initiatives. • Connect regional stakeholders (PZH, MRDH, IQ) and municipalities. • Identify funding opportunities from the national growth fund program (coordinated by QDNL) and EU programs that could support activities within the region. • Being aware of large-scale infrastructure projects, like building a quantum internet network, and connect this to important regional players (e.g. the Port of Rotterdam). • Connecting existing organisations in the region that are closely linked to quantum technologies already to build closer relationships and potentially develop joint programs. • Develop experiment pilot projects between industry partners and quantum researchers and/or companies. Show less

Strategic Business Consultant

• Oct 2021 - Present

Director

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

● The further design and expansion of the Fieldlab Industrial Electrification and its proposition. ● Fulfilling the role as face of the Fieldlab Industrial Electrification. ● Operational management of the Industrial Electrification Fieldlab as director and functional management of the team (12 FT & PTE's) allocated from the 5 founding partners consisting of business developers, project leader(s) and experts. ● Maintaining and expanding the network of industrial companies (both end users & suppliers of technology). ● Organising and maintaining contacts with and between all stakeholders (politicians, subsidy-providers, industry, Port authorities, brand owners and many more). ● Creating and monitoring cohesion, progress and management of the annual plan. ● Developing projects with and for the industrial sector together with the partners, end users and its suppliers. ● Recruit and commit ambassadors in the ecosystem. ● Implementing the communication around the Fieldlab as well as further expand the name recognition of the Fieldlab Industrial Electrification. ● Representing the field lab at events giving key notes, presentations or hosting events. ● Implementing the intended strategy. ● Fulfilling a facilitating role for allocating additional private and public financing. ● Initiating project agreements and seek collaboration with other field labs. Show less

Manager Communications / Project Manager

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

● Creating an effective interface with relevant members and stakeholders and with decision-making bodies at national and international level in order to enhance Plastics Europe’s visibility and its ability to be involved in relevant decision-making processes. ● Ensuring the effective advocacy for existing and future regulations regarding plastics (contacts with regulatory or policy setting bodies) and communication (publications, seminars, websites, print) of the industry positions in order to influence and/or get the commitment of all stakeholders involved. ● Establishing, maintaining, extending and using the network of relationships, and alliances with the various industrial players, consumers and NGO’s to get the plastics industry’s position across. ● Developing and leading the implementation of Dutch engagement strategies. This to support policy goals, organizational transformation/change and to protect the reputation of the sector. ● Owning the issue management policy and advise the Leadership on actions and mitigation strategies. ● Driving the improvement and use of digital capabilities within Plastics Europe Netherlands, NL version of the Plastics Europe website and set up Dutch Social Media accounts. ● Contributing to the development of pan-European campaigns and translating these at national level. ● Contributing to the establishment of the overall strategy of the plastics industry, identify relevant issues, propose objectives and priorities and subsequently define and agree on actions that are aligned, produce added value for the members and for the benefits of the plastics industry as a whole. ● Organizing events in The Netherlands like Future Proof Plastics, Newyears reception and Round table discussions. ● Promoting and gaining new signatories for Operation Clean Sweep® & attract new members. ● Giving professional guidance and contribute to the Dutch “Rethink Plastics” communications initiative together with NRK. In the last year also chaired this. Show less

Sales Account Manager Specialties

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

• Commercially responsible for Distribution Partner Benelux, key accounts in the Benelux and several key accounts in West Germany.• Bringing the “Voice of the Customer” to SABIC IP Product Marketing Team to better identify, develop and successfully close new product introduction opportunities.• Optimizing current processes in the organization to work more proactive than reactive.• Connecting customers to the organization by organizing Customer Seminars and technical trainings. • Organizing Benelux Customer Seminar and events from idea creation to internal & external communication planning to marketing actions and follow-up activities. • Involved in the development towards more value-based selling. Show less

Strategic Lead & Sales Generation specialist

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

• Managing the whole Lead Generation Process incl. campaign analytics, content marketing coordination & evaluation.• Supports profitable growth within the assigned (customer) portfolio by proactively promoting the campaign subjects with SME’s to find opportunities for growth. • Commercially responsible for Benelux Distributor. • Developing marketing route-map for Digital / Non-Digital platforms & internal communication plans with Digital Services Team and Corporate Communications.• Master the ins and outs of the customer journey. • Maintaining intranet/Communication platform for Distribution network. • Worked on projects concerning small bracket prices, growing the LNP business and simplifying pricelists within the Distribution network. • Key-user/trainer in commercial project team for the implementation of a new ERP system.• Organising International seminars, trainings & customer events.• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Show less

Sr. Sales Executive Distribution

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

• Central focal point for the European Distribution network for sales, prices, planning and multi-national account management for 14 accounts. • Bring the “Voice of Customer” to SABIC-IP Product Marketing Team to better identify New Product Introduction (NPI) opportunities that enable the application development process.• Organising technical trainings and Distributor’s event in Prague. • Own and maintain Distribution Web portal.• Responsible for Specialty product allotment process, keeping existing projects alive and making sure new projects could start in times of shortages. • Worked on projects concerning OEM contract management, rebate setup and portfolio management. Focus on making pricing, complaint and new project procedures more efficient and effective. • Responsible for pricing, accomplished a uniform pricing level in Europe and realized expected price increases.• Drive profitable growth and share expansion within the assigned (customer) portfolio/territory. Achieved biggest growth ever in Distribution network in 2015. • Identify, develop and successfully closing new business opportunities at Distribution Partners. • Build and maintain strong customer relationships and partnerships. • Key-user in commercial project team for the implementation of a new ERP system.• Prepare and deliver internal analysis (within Siebel) and valuable input for S&OP. Show less

Sr. Product Executive

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

• Manage the daily business operations for HDPE, realize targets by taking (proactive) necessary actions and decisions on deliveries based on status order intake, (changes in) production volume, stock levels and market price developments.• Responsible for several projects from product improvements until making complaint-procedures more efficient. • Analyse trends with respect to pricing, margins, volumes with a view to meeting required budgets and maximize profit. • Participate in the development of business plans, customer plans and business reviews, handle questions and complaints from sales offices and customers.• Prepare and contribute to the Value Team and Sales & Operations Planning team.• Manage the non-standard material (price, stock and sales).• Serve as the central point of contact for all internal and external communication for the HDPE business segment and coordinate with a number of departments including amongst others: sales, logistics, technical marketing, production and accounting. Show less

Business Coördinator

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

• Manage the daily business operations for HDPE, realize targets by taking (proactive) necessary actions and decisions on deliveries based on status order intake, (changes in) production volume, stock levels and market price developments.• Responsible for several projects from product improvements until making complaint-procedures more efficient. • Analyse trends with respect to pricing, margins, volumes with a view to meeting required budgets and maximize profit. • Participate in the development of business plans, customer plans and business reviews, handle questions and complaints from sales offices and customers.• Prepare and contribute to the Value Team and Sales & Operations Planning team.• Manage the non-standard material (price, stock and sales).• Serve as the central point of contact for all internal and external communication for the HDPE business segment and coordinate with a number of departments including amongst others: sales, logistics, technical marketing, production and accounting. Show less

Consultant

• Mar 2010 - Aug 2012

• First customer-contact and assessing damage claims by phone, e-mail or fax. • Judging if claims are covered. • First customer-contact and assessing damage claims by phone, e-mail or fax. • Judging if claims are covered.

Sales Executive

• Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

• Organising the trade fair “Transport & Logistiek”. • Plan and implement marketing activities around the planned events. • Organising seminar program of the event. • Sales activities; intensive sales trainings. • Organising the trade fair “Transport & Logistiek”. • Plan and implement marketing activities around the planned events. • Organising seminar program of the event. • Sales activities; intensive sales trainings.

Management Trainee

• Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

- November 2007 till March 2008: Office sales force Germany. - March until August 2008 Junior Account Manager Benelux. - Project-assistant for introduction new product line. - Performing market researches. - Represent the company on national and international trade fairs. - November 2007 till March 2008: Office sales force Germany. - March until August 2008 Junior Account Manager Benelux. - Project-assistant for introduction new product line. - Performing market researches. - Represent the company on national and international trade fairs.

Supervisor & Management Assistant financial callcentre

• Mar 2007 - Nov 2007

- Focusing on achieving commercial targets. - Make sure the shifts run smoothly. - Responsible for managing, motivating and guiding the call agents in their activities. - Holding job interviews and evaluation discussions. - Leading the sales of mortgage appointments when the manager was not present. - Administrative activities. - Focusing on achieving commercial targets. - Make sure the shifts run smoothly. - Responsible for managing, motivating and guiding the call agents in their activities. - Holding job interviews and evaluation discussions. - Leading the sales of mortgage appointments when the manager was not present. - Administrative activities.

Graduation Assignment

• Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

- Graduation assignment with an international focus - Researching the foodservice industry in the Netherlands - Graduation assignment with an international focus - Researching the foodservice industry in the Netherlands

Supervisor

• Mar 2005 - Sep 2006

- Managing the call agents during the shifts - Training new agents - Job interviews with new agents and evaluation interviews - Managing the call agents during the shifts - Training new agents - Job interviews with new agents and evaluation interviews

Trainee Marketing Department HQ

• Aug 2004 - Jan 2005

- Supporting activities on the Marketing Department - Writing ads and advertorials - Working on the main brochures and setting up marketing campaigns - Administrative activities - Researching the targetmarkets - Supporting activities on the Marketing Department - Writing ads and advertorials - Working on the main brochures and setting up marketing campaigns - Administrative activities - Researching the targetmarkets

Shop-assistant

• Apr 2003 - Sep 2004

- Advising customers in their purchase (baby articles and furniture) - Convincing customers to buy certain products - Advising customers in their purchase (baby articles and furniture) - Convincing customers to buy certain products

Solar Consultant

• Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

- Selling cosmetic products - Advising & reassuring customers - Opening and closing the store - Book keeping - Selling cosmetic products - Advising & reassuring customers - Opening and closing the store - Book keeping

Call Agent

• May 2001 - Feb 2002

- Selling products and subscriptions through telephone conversations - Holding customer satisfaction inquiries - Persuade customers by phone to buy a certain product/service - Selling products and subscriptions through telephone conversations - Holding customer satisfaction inquiries - Persuade customers by phone to buy a certain product/service