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
06.2019 - 07.2026
- 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
02.2017 - 05.2019
- 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
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Customer support via phone and email.
- Order processing.
- Internal support for customer service operations.
B2B Account Manager Belgium
G-Star RAW
01.2013 - 01.2016
- 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
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Retail sales and customer service.
Sales Manager Netherlands
Dubois NV
01.2008 - 01.2011
- 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
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Sales of retail automation software solutions for retailers.
Coach / Manager – Footwear & Apparel
Nike Factory Store / Nike European Headquarters
01.2001 - 01.2005
- 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
01.1999 - 01.2001
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
06.2019 - 07.2026
Sales Manager Northern Europe
Naskor Sports
02.2017 - 05.2019
Customer Service Agent
H&M
01.2016 - 01.2017
B2B Account Manager Belgium
G-Star RAW
01.2013 - 01.2016
Sales Advisor
Gaastra
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sales Manager Netherlands
Dubois NV
01.2008 - 01.2011
Sales Representative
Abacus Retail
01.2005 - 01.2008
Coach / Manager – Footwear & Apparel
Nike Factory Store / Nike European Headquarters
01.2001 - 01.2005
Stock Controller
BOS Groep
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor - Fashion Business (B2B Sales Management)
TMO Fashion Business School
NIMA-A & NIMA-B -
ROC Eindhoven