Joost Konings
Roermond
Profielschets
An energetic commercial professional who thrives on building long-term partnerships and identifying growth opportunities. Combines strategic insight with a practical approach and enjoys working in international environments. Known for integrity, perseverance and the ability to motivate both customers and colleagues.
Overzicht
3
3
Languages
28
28
years of professional experience
Werkervaring
International Sales Manager B2B
XXL Nutrition
2019.06 - 2026.07
- Responsible for developing and leading the international B2B sales business across Europe.
- Built the company's B2B sales department from the ground up.
- Managed and coached the Benelux sales team.
- Successfully developed new business within retail, wholesale and petrol channels.
- Expanded strategic partnerships with major retailers including Jumbo and Plus.
- Opened and developed the German market with customers including Kaufland, Markant and MCS.
- Expanded export activities across multiple European countries.
- Identified market opportunities resulting in continued international growth.
Sales Manager Northern Europe
Naskor Sports
2017.02 - 2019.05
- Responsible for commercial growth throughout Northern Europe.
- Represented a portfolio of more than 100 international sports nutrition brands.
- Developed new business across the UK and Nordic countries.
- Managed distributor and retailer relationships throughout Northern Europe.
- Represented the company at leading trade exhibitions including FIBO Cologne.
- Worked directly with executive management on international commercial strategy.
Customer Service Agent
H&M
Maastricht
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Customer support via phone and email.
- Order processing.
- Internal support for customer service operations.
B2B Account Manager Belgium
G-Star RAW
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Responsible for the G-Star Membership programme within Belgium.
- Acquiring new business customers.
- Managing strategic customer relationships.
- Coaching retail teams.
- Managing the Antwerp Factory Outlet.
- Monitoring store performance and KPIs.
- Preparing management reports and commercial analyses.
Sales Advisor
Gaastra
Roermond
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Retail sales and customer service.
Sales Manager Netherlands
Dubois NV
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Responsible for the Dutch market for Sebago, Allen Edmonds and Berghen.
- Premium Footwear
- National sales management.
- Key account management.
- Development of new dealer networks.
- Annual sales and marketing planning.
- Coaching Belgian sales colleagues.
- Visual merchandising.
- Retail performance management.
- Shop-in-shop concepts.
- International trade fairs including Pitti Uomo, GDS Düsseldorf and Bread & Butter Berlin.
- Product development through retailer-exclusive collections ("Special Make-Ups").
Sales Representative
Abacus Retail
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Sales of retail automation software solutions for retailers.
Coach / Manager – Footwear & Apparel
Nike Factory Store / Nike European Headquarters
2001.01 - 2005.01
- Management position responsible for:
- Store operations
- Team leadership
- Staff coaching
- Sales performance
- Product training
- Visual merchandising
- New store openings
- International footwear training across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
- Selected to attend specialist product training at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon (USA).
Stock Controller
BOS Groep
1999.01 - 2001.01
Opleidingen
Bachelor - Fashion Business (B2B Sales Management)
TMO Fashion Business School
NIMA-A & NIMA-B -
ROC Eindhoven
MAVO Diploma -
Vaardigheden
- International Sales Management
- Business Development
- Export Sales
- Key Account Management
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Sales Planning
- Wholesale & Retail
- Distributor Management
- FMCG
- Sports Nutrition
- Contract Negotiation
- Market Expansion
- Commercial Strategy
- Relationship Management
Languages
Dutch
Bijna eerstetaalniveau
English
Vergevorderd
German
Gevorderd
Tijdlijn
International Sales Manager B2B
XXL Nutrition
2019.06 - 2026.07
Sales Manager Northern Europe
Naskor Sports
2017.02 - 2019.05
Customer Service Agent
H&M
2016.01 - 2017.01
B2B Account Manager Belgium
G-Star RAW
2013.01 - 2016.01
Sales Advisor
Gaastra
2012.01 - 2013.01
Sales Manager Netherlands
Dubois NV
2008.01 - 2011.01
Sales Representative
Abacus Retail
2005.01 - 2008.01
Coach / Manager – Footwear & Apparel
Nike Factory Store / Nike European Headquarters
2001.01 - 2005.01
Stock Controller
BOS Groep
1999.01 - 2001.01
Bachelor - Fashion Business (B2B Sales Management)
TMO Fashion Business School
NIMA-A & NIMA-B -
ROC Eindhoven