Experience

Tweakwise
• Netherlands
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present


TRENDIY

• Sales Manager South Europe

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  As part of the Management Team I was responsible for the strategy, planning and execution of all sales and promotional activities in South Europe, as well as the management of our Key Account teams and local sales offices. Main tasks and responsibilities:- Daily management of the sales teams in France, Spain and Italy (>20 FTE);- Planning and execution of the sales strategy;- Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements;- Tender management.

• Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

  As Business Development Manager I was responsible for expanding the current business and tapping into new markets and industries in Europe with the aim of improving and strengthening our current market position. Main tasks and responsibilities:- Identify business opportunities in new and existing markets and industries;- Ensuring the planning, execution and monitoring of all business development related initiatives and activities;- Identify market and customer needs in local markets;- Generating and follow up sales leads;- Development of the international growth strategy and translation into a business development plan. Show less

• Key Account Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

  As Key Account Manager I was responsible for the development and maintenance of strong and trustworthy relationships with important customers in the DIY industry. Main tasks and responsibilities:- Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships;- Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements;- Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner;- Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams;- Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers;- Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders. Show less

• Team Leader Marketing

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

  As Team Leader of the marketing department I was responsible for the co-creation, implementation and coordination of the international marketing policy and the development of a professional, project-based driven marketing department. Main tasks and responsibilities:- Daily management of the marketing department (3 FTE);- Creation, monitoring, implementation and adjustment of the (online) marketing strategy;- Creation, coordination and implementation of the marketing project planning;- Co-creation and control of the marketing and e-commerce budget;- Brand management and strategy of owned brands;- Co-creation of retail shop presentations for our customers and brands;- Reporting and analyzing of market information and data;- Cross-departmental projects.Trendiy is an internationally operating company that assembles, manufactures and distributes window decoration products for the biggest European Do-It-Yourself stores, home decor discount stores and home decor web shops. Trendiy offers a wide range of products, fabrics, designs and brands in standard and custom sizes. Trendiy carries private labels, as well as in-house brands and licences like the famous Dutch brand vtwonen. Trendiy is a subsidiary of B&C International. Show less



Shimano Europe Bike Holding

• Marketing Officer Projects

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2015

  As a Marketing Officer Projects I was responsible for planning, coordination and execution of online and offline marketing related projects within the European sales offices of Shimano. This concerns both B2B as B2C activities in the field of retail concepts, digital marketing, online marketing, Social Media and Public Relations. Main projects concerned the successfull development and launch of several cycling related websites and webshops for both the B2B as the B2C channels. Shimano Europe Bike Holding provides services to the European Shimano owned bike sales offices on marketing, brand management, supply chain management and logistics for over 25 brands within the cycling industry. Show less



voestalpine Polynorm

• United Kingdom

• Junior Marketing Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

  voestalpine Polynorm is a supplier of components and systems for the Automotive Industry and other Industrial Applications. As Junior Marketing Manager I was responsible for: - Support of the marketing and sales planning process; - Preperation of the marketing reports on behalf of senior management; - Online marketing: website, Social Media and intranet content, social advertising; - Market- and competitor research; - Internal communication. voestalpine Polynorm is a supplier of components and systems for the Automotive Industry and other Industrial Applications. As Junior Marketing Manager I was responsible for: - Support of the marketing and sales planning process; - Preperation of the marketing reports on behalf of senior management; - Online marketing: website, Social Media and intranet content, social advertising; - Market- and competitor research; - Internal communication.



ThyssenKrupp

• Germany
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistent

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

  During my study Commercial Economics (Marketing Management) I worked as Sales Assistent at ThyssenKrupp. I was responsible for: - Telephone support sales department; - Manage and monitor credit management. ThyssenKrupp Röhm offers its customers a broad range of semi-manufactured plastic products used in building construction, pipelines, visual communication as well as industry. During my study Commercial Economics (Marketing Management) I worked as Sales Assistent at ThyssenKrupp. I was responsible for: - Telephone support sales department; - Manage and monitor credit management. ThyssenKrupp Röhm offers its customers a broad range of semi-manufactured plastic products used in building construction, pipelines, visual communication as well as industry.