Wilko Bakx

Export Area Sales Manager at Wenko-Wenselaar GmbH & Co. KG at Wenko-Wenselaar GmbH&Co.KG
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Location
Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands, NL
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Full professional proficiency
  • Spaans Elementary proficiency
  • Italiaans Elementary proficiency

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Pascale Mouchart

It was a pleasure and a great learning experience to work with Wilko for over 3 years at Coram. During this period, Wilko expanded and professionalized the export market. His knowledge of the international DIY market, analytical ability, and pragmatic approach enabled us to expand revenue with existing relationships and reach new markets. As a result, we achieved not only revenue growth but also a solid foundation for long-term customer relationships. Our collaboration was always constructive and result-oriented, without losing sight of the human aspect.

Maurice vd Steen

I had the pleasure of working with Wilko for 3 years. During this period, thanks in great part to Wilko, I was able to build the foundation in my knowledge on the field of international trade. Wilko sees the opportunities in unexplored markets and shows the courage to convert these opportunities into revenues and build a wider network from there. In addition to being knowledgeable in the field, I have always experienced Wilko's feedback as a manager as clear and open, especially when there was clearly room for improvement in my work. His feedback and vision helped me to develop.

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Experience

    • Germany
    • Wholesale
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Export Area Sales Manager at Wenko-Wenselaar GmbH & Co. KG
      • Jul 2019 - Present

      Senior Key Account Management and International Business Development of extensive bathroom and home & living collections and concepts of the power brand WENKO to leading international retailers, ecom players & distributors in the Benelux, Russia and Central-Eastern Europe (CEE). Senior Key Account Management and International Business Development of extensive bathroom and home & living collections and concepts of the power brand WENKO to leading international retailers, ecom players & distributors in the Benelux, Russia and Central-Eastern Europe (CEE).

    • Netherlands
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • International Sales Manager at Rompa Group
      • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

      Senior key-account management to several main European partners, business leaders in their industry. International business development of innovative plastic injection propositions (design, development, production, decoration, assembly, supply chain management across ) with a main focus to multinationals in the automotive industry, consumer goods and industrial applications. Main project: Set-up of a new production plant in South-Germany. Project team activities: - Operational management: Define machine lay-out, guide installation and elaborate warehouse plan. - Personnel management: Define personnel plan and start recruitment process. - Safety & health: Implement local regulations with respect to a safe and sound working environment. - Commercial: Maintain & secure current business with the local key-account throughout the start-up phase of the plant. Initiate a business plan to identify and quantify business opportunities in the direct surrounding of the factory location. Show less

    • Netherlands
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Export Key Account Manager
      • Sep 2013 - Feb 2019

      International sales, marketing and category management of contemporary sanitary ware ranges and bathroom decoration concepts of the power brands TIGER and SEALSKIN to leading distributors, mid-range to high-end department stores, Cash&Carry, DIY, home furnishing and specialist retailers in Europe, Russia and the Middle East (GCC countries, Lebanon). Overall responsibility for Pan-European Key-accounts in DIY branche; Commercial and supply chain contracts, tendering processes, category management plans, promotions etc. Product portfolio: - Bathroom fashion ranges: Shower curtains & rods, bath mats, safety mats, towels, toilet seats, laundry organisers - Bathroom & toilet accessory series, wall-mounted & free-standing - Bathroom & toilet furniture: cabinets, wash basins, mirrors & lighting - Shower enclosures, shower cabins, trays & drains, bath tubs, whirlpools, wellness cabins - Taps, faucets & mixers, hand showers, shower sets Show less

    • Netherlands
    • Building Materials
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Manager Export Department
      • Jun 2005 - Aug 2013

      Position at former business unit Jéwéret Verkoopmaatschappij, nowadays part of Deli Home. International wholesale of timber-based and related product categories (own production and trade) to leading DIY retailers and distributors in Europe and the Middle East (Turkey, Israel). Manager of Export sales department; Export Managers, sales representatives, back-office employees. Member of Management Team. Broad management support on various levels (sales, marketing, operations, finance) towards the JEWE affiliates and joint-venture companies across Europe. Product portfolio: - Solid wooden and MDF mouldings, skirting and stripwood - Solid wooden and laminate flooring - Sliding doors and interiors (made-to-measure) - Shelving systems (steel/wood) - Stair concepts (hand rails, stair renovation) - Interior and entrance doors in solid wood, veneer and PVC - Construction and furniture panels/boards in wood (laminated and particle) Show less

    • Germany
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Manager Sales Department
      • Jan 2000 - Jun 2005

      Export sales and category management of van Esch office furniture to an international dealer network like office furniture suppliers, project furnishers and mail order companies in Belgium, Germany, France and Scandinavia. Sales and marketing management of van Esch high end home furniture in the Benelux via an exclusive dealer network of furniture retailers. Export sales and category management of van Esch office furniture to an international dealer network like office furniture suppliers, project furnishers and mail order companies in Belgium, Germany, France and Scandinavia. Sales and marketing management of van Esch high end home furniture in the Benelux via an exclusive dealer network of furniture retailers.

    • Netherlands
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Sales Representative
      • Sep 1996 - Dec 1999

      A logistic center within the Saint-Gobain Group, focussed on international wholesale of automotive replacement glazings. Export sales coordination and marketing support to Autover European affiliates in Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic and the USA. A logistic center within the Saint-Gobain Group, focussed on international wholesale of automotive replacement glazings. Export sales coordination and marketing support to Autover European affiliates in Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic and the USA.

    • Assistant Key Account Manager
      • Apr 1996 - Aug 1996

      Processing and monitoring the clearing transactions of several leading Dutch pension funds. Processing and monitoring the clearing transactions of several leading Dutch pension funds.

Education

  • Avans Hogeschool Breda
    Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), International Business Management
    1991 - 1996
  • EDHEC Business School
    ESPEME Lille, France
    1994 - 1995

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