Performance- and goal-oriented manager with an 18-year track record of success. Known for persistence and a strategic, analytical approach to problem-solving, customer attraction, and profit target achievement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Operations Manager | Business Analyst
Targus
06.2012 - Current
Act as an Executive partner to the Commercial Director at strategic level both internally and externally ie customer meetings if required
Provide regular project updates to senior management team
Management of various sales efficiency projects
Jigsaw, Pipeline and S&OP etc
Whirlwind - drive change internally with sales operations team
Liaising with Operations, Finance as project manager
Frequent and timely profiles, reports, and presentations that will enable the marketing, sales, product development, and senior leadership teams to have relevant and reliable competitive knowledge
Gathering information that will help uncover competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, and the opportunities and threats associated with those strengths and weaknesses
Researching competitors’ sales pursuit and pricing strategies using all ethical means available
Together with the Commercial Director, develop and maintain metrics-driven overviews and market update to enhance detailed sales analysis, define trends, new product development opportunities and pricing options
Proactively identify, coordinate the development and implement application solutions, enhancements, and system integrations that betters support the EMEA Sales Organization
Based on analysis, recommend specific and actionable actions/solutions that can be implemented to address issues and improve sales effectiveness
Using SFDC develop and execute analytical reports / dashboards for management review
Develop and document work flow processes and procedures
Attend outside trade shows and win/loss reviews on client sites when required.
Analyzed sales metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in the overall operations strategy.
Championed continuous improvement by conducting regular reviews of internal processes to drive efficiency gains.
Channel Marketing Manager
Targus
01.2005 - 06.2012
Direct Mail Campaign Set up with B2B teams
Maintaining corporate data base in SalesForce.com
Sell out reporting and analyses
Controlling all Marketing Expenditure on EMEA level
Corporate Logo Programs
Creating Excel Databases and Analysing UK Sales Reports/Statistics.
Spearheaded successful product launches within the channel, driving awareness and generating interest among potential customers.
Conducted regular market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within the channel landscape.
Management Assistant
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
11.2002 - 11.2004
Leading assisting administrators
Organizing meetings and keeping notes
Preparatory work concerning budgets
Writing, editing and maintaining website in behalf of external communication.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Provided administrative support during key projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to defined budgets or resource constraints.
Education
Certificate - Salesforce
Supermums
London
06.2025
Various Sales Training Sessions -
University of Targus Sales Excellence Coaching By Bradford Power
London
05.2015
Français Langue Etrangère De Niveau B2 -
EF International Language Center
Nice
06.2014
WO Bachelor - French Linguistics&Literature
Hogeschool Van Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
08.2001
French Linguistics&Literature -
University
03.2001
High School Diploma -
VWO Philips Van Horne SG
Weert
08.1997
High School Diploma -
HAVO Philips Van Horne SG
Weert, Netherlands
08.1993
Skills
Pipeline Management
Sales process optimization
Prospect management
Collaborative mindset
Sales Leadership
Pricing strategy
Business Intelligence
Staff Training and Development
Pre-sales support
Operating Procedures and Policies
Operations Management
Data Analytics
Relationship Building
Sales processes
Knowledge and skills
Commercial awareness and project management
Efficient management of Supply chain and Logistics operations
Ability to build relationships, both internal and external
Experience in critically reviewing & summarizing findings
Ability to make recommendations to upper level management
Project management skills
Expertise in all MS Office applications – particularly Excel (Advanced) and Powerpoint (Intermediate); Salesforce CRM.
Fundamental understanding of key metrics which drive a sales organization
Strong communication skills
Flexible, Adaptable and Fast paced
Competencies and Experience
Initiative, creative, professional and strive to go above and beyond
Communication
Planning & Organizing
Results and Achievement Orientated
Stakeholder Management ie internal relationships and external customer insight
Teaming and Relationship Building
Continuous Self-Directed Learning
Quality and Continuous Improvement
Good listener, committed to find solutions to challenges
Languages
Dutch
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking
Wining and dining
Travel
Pilatus
Cycling
Movies
Reading
Photography
Literature
Music
Timeline
Sales Operations Manager | Business Analyst
Targus
06.2012 - Current
Channel Marketing Manager
Targus
01.2005 - 06.2012
Management Assistant
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
11.2002 - 11.2004
Certificate - Salesforce
Supermums
Various Sales Training Sessions -
University of Targus Sales Excellence Coaching By Bradford Power
Français Langue Etrangère De Niveau B2 -
EF International Language Center
WO Bachelor - French Linguistics&Literature
Hogeschool Van Utrecht
French Linguistics&Literature -
University
High School Diploma -
VWO Philips Van Horne SG
High School Diploma -
HAVO Philips Van Horne SG
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