Nico Grootaert
General Manager at Ford AB Automotive- Claim this Profile
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Emmanuel Roseeuw
During more than 3 years I've worked with Nico. I get to know him as a somebody with great negotiations skills and expert in sales management. But also as a real people coach, who could really "move" people for an common goal.
Michael Potysch
Nico is the right man on the right place. Working for him was a real pleasure. He believes in the good balance of work hard / play hard. Knowing the true meanings of the words "sales", "passion" and "commitment"; Nico does always the utmost best to make every project come to a success.
Emmanuel Roseeuw
During more than 3 years I've worked with Nico. I get to know him as a somebody with great negotiations skills and expert in sales management. But also as a real people coach, who could really "move" people for an common goal.
Michael Potysch
Nico is the right man on the right place. Working for him was a real pleasure. He believes in the good balance of work hard / play hard. Knowing the true meanings of the words "sales", "passion" and "commitment"; Nico does always the utmost best to make every project come to a success.
Emmanuel Roseeuw
During more than 3 years I've worked with Nico. I get to know him as a somebody with great negotiations skills and expert in sales management. But also as a real people coach, who could really "move" people for an common goal.
Michael Potysch
Nico is the right man on the right place. Working for him was a real pleasure. He believes in the good balance of work hard / play hard. Knowing the true meanings of the words "sales", "passion" and "commitment"; Nico does always the utmost best to make every project come to a success.
Emmanuel Roseeuw
During more than 3 years I've worked with Nico. I get to know him as a somebody with great negotiations skills and expert in sales management. But also as a real people coach, who could really "move" people for an common goal.
Michael Potysch
Nico is the right man on the right place. Working for him was a real pleasure. He believes in the good balance of work hard / play hard. Knowing the true meanings of the words "sales", "passion" and "commitment"; Nico does always the utmost best to make every project come to a success.
Experience
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Ford AB Automotive
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Belgium
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Mar 2020 - Present
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2Calibrate
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Belgium
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Business Consulting and Services
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Owner
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Mar 2013 - Present
Calibrating organizations and people:- interim management in general management, sales and marketing, change, people managment- training on sales & marketing skills people management, attitude- consultancy in general management, sales & marketing, financial services, automotive, change, people management Calibrating organizations and people:- interim management in general management, sales and marketing, change, people managment- training on sales & marketing skills people management, attitude- consultancy in general management, sales & marketing, financial services, automotive, change, people management
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Peleman Industries
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Belgium
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Retail Office Supplies and Gifts
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100 - 200 Employee
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CEO
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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ALD Automotive Belgium
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Belgium
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Commercial Director
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2018
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Penta Management
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Belgium
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant - Penta Management, a unique touch on Human Behaviour
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
About me:My motivation? After managing and coaching teams about 20 years, succesfully, in the field, sharing my enthusiasm and knowledge with people gives me the energy to keep learning & developing myself and others.My role at Penta? To further develop our client portfolio and to give behavioral training in the following fields: people management and leadership, communication, sales and presentation skills.About Penta Management:The Penta method: four stages for tailor-made trainingCooperation and analysisEvery intervention is preceded by an analysis geared to identifying the needs with precision and shed a new light on the company's values.Tailor made approachOn the basis of the profile drawn, a modular programme is defined, to fit in with the company's actual operations. Assessment and recommendationsThe training is spread over time to best encourage work in the field and implementation of the principles defined.ContinuityExperience and common sense show that full efficiency can only be achieved in the context of a relationship that stretches over time. This means consolidation of what has been learned and at the same time improvement of performance.Specialties: people management & leadership, communication, Insights, presentation skills, sales.If you want more information about Penta management and its consultants don’t hesitate to visit our website: http://www.pentamanagement.be
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LeasePlan
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Netherlands
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager Sales Department
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Jan 2009 - Feb 2013
Within the sales department I’m responsible for the organization of all commercial activities, consultancy and public markets.I mainly motivate and coach a team of sales managers, with whom I strive to meet our goals. Within my function I’m also responsible for - Strategic sales consulting; including sales strategy, sales channel and product development,...- Setting and follow up of budgeting, targets, ...- Actively involved in development, implementation and follow-up of sales strategy- Build up a new segment/department; public markets as a new strategic pilar- Enhance en build up consultancy department to become "the automotive consultants"
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BMW Group
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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International Sales Manager
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May 2006 - Dec 2008
Responsible for sales activities in 15 major European countries steering local and international sales/account and marketing teams in order to increase succesfully volume and profitability targets
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Business Development Manager - Alphabet Belgium
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Jun 2002 - May 2006
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Education
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Atheneum Voskenslaan Gent
Humaniora, Economie-Moderne Talen -
European Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bedrijfsbeheer management - Marketing