Experience

Irixs

• Netherlands
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Consultant

  • May 2021 - Present

  Irixs ondersteunt klanten op het gebied van bedrijfsprocessen, strategische vraagstukken, AFAS Software, Business Intelligence én softwareontwikkeling. We automatiseren de volledige softwareketen, helpen om inzicht te krijgen in de juiste stuurinformatie en adviseren op zowel operationeel als strategisch vlak. En doordat we in verschillende branches de uitdagingen kennen - denk aan de automotive, de detachering en het sociaal domein - zijn we klanten nóg beter van dienst. In my job as Business Consultant I work closely together with clients to frame their digital strategies and translate their needs in valuable processes. Show less



Althen Sensors & Controls

• Netherlands
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager / Technical Sales Engineer

  • Sep 2018 - May 2021

  Althen Sensors & Controls develops and supplies sensors, instrumentation and joysticks for industrial applications. The company is specialized in customized high-end products to meet unique customer requirements in often harsh environments. The Althen Sensors & Controls group has a sales office and production facility in Germany and sales offices in The Netherlands, France, Sweden and USA.In my job as Account Manager / Technical Sales Engineer I am responsible for the Controls division. This includes strategy formulation (e.g. target markets, product development, partnerships) as well as strategy implementation (e.g. sales activities, marketing actions, partner visits). Herein I leverage my analytical skills to assess our strengths and weaknesses, and grasp opportunities and threats that may affect our business objectives.Within the sales context I manage some important accounts and do the sales of specific product groups like position sensors and joysticks, often to international customers. As an Account Manager I am a relation-driven person that seeks for synergies with the customer in order to create a win-win situation. As Technical Sales Engineer I aim to understand the customer needs, translate those needs to technical solutions, and advise the customer on the best fit for their application. Within my organization I work closely together with other Technical Sales Engineers, Sales Support, Marketing, and Logistics in order to enhance customer experience. Show less

• Technical Buyer

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

  In my function as Technical Buyer I was responsible for developing the purchasing policy, supplier strategies and partnerships with international suppliers. Together with one Assistent Buyer I took care off the complete purchase ordering process and the purchase monitoring process.

• Buyer / Sales Engineer / Application Manager

  • May 2015 - Aug 2017

  The first part was my job as Technical Buyer where I was responsible for the purchase ordering process and the purchase monitoring process. In this job I had a lot contact with suppliers about purchase orders and deliveries.The second part was my job as Technical Sales Engineer where I was part of the international sales team. Daily tasks in this job were processing international product inquiries, having contact with customers and suppliers about technical requirements, and advising customers about the best sensor solution for their application.The third part was my job as Application Manager where I was responsible for the implementation of a new ERP system: AFAS Profit. This included restructuring, digitalizing, and optimizing internal work processes of Sales, Purchase, Logistics, Marketing, and Finance. Show less

• Technical Buyer / Application Manager

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  After I finished my graduate internship at Altheris Sensors & Controls I was hired as Technical Buyer. In this job I took care of all purchase orders and monitoring the purchase process.Additionally I was responsible for implementing the ERP software AFAS Profit and optimize our internal processes for Sales, Purchasing and Logistics.

• Graduate Intern

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  During my graduate internship at Altheris Sensor & Controls I did research into professional purchasing and advised the Management how to professionalize the internal purchasing organization.



TNO Optical Sciences

• Intern

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  TNO Optical Sciences is specialized in the design and manufacture of high precision optical components for astronomy, space and semi-conductor industry. During this internship I worked with a fellow student on research into potential collaborative partners. TNO Optical Sciences is specialized in the design and manufacture of high precision optical components for astronomy, space and semi-conductor industry. During this internship I worked with a fellow student on research into potential collaborative partners.



Techneco

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

  Techneco supplies renewable energy systems like heat pumps and photovoltaic panels for residential and utility purposes, both for new buildings and existing buildings or renovation. During my internship I did marketing research for two new heat pumps for utility and one heat pump for residential use. Techneco supplies renewable energy systems like heat pumps and photovoltaic panels for residential and utility purposes, both for new buildings and existing buildings or renovation. During my internship I did marketing research for two new heat pumps for utility and one heat pump for residential use.