Peter-Arjen Bregman
Zwartsluis,OV
Summary
Dynamic International Sales Manager with a proven track record at Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE, and successful project management. Recognized for fostering cross-functional collaboration and enhancing customer satisfaction in competitive environments.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
International Sales Manager
Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
09.2018 - Current
- Supporting global growth of the Webasto Marine roof & Shading solution for the Marine market. Managing a mix of Webasto subsidiaries and direct customers globally.
- Responsible for price strategy and margin monitoring (overall and on product level).
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases; via exhibitions and at customer site.
- Project management, being link between customer and related internal departments (R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality)
- Annual budgeting and Midtermplanning
Sales Acquisition Manager
Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Project leader, securing customer inquiries are managed properly. Methods used are PEP (Product Evolution Process) and PM3 Projectmanagement.
- Managing multidisciplinary cooperation on international scale (Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Controlling).
- Representative to the relevant product and management boards.
International Sales Manager
Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
09.2006 - 12.2022
- Within Webasto globally responsible for retrofit sunroofs. Besides sales, also support to Product development.
- Traveled around the globe to reach customers in international markets.
- Successful in acquiring several larger OE / SOE and after market projects.
- Supporting subsidiaries in market development and conquering project and promoting sales in the after-market.
Sales Manager
Brink Towbars
03.2001 - 08.2006
- Within the department managing two junior account managers.
- Responsible for majority of OE accounts within Brink and a number of local importers throughout Europe.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Supporting OE customers in exploiting market opportunities (including steering and supporting Brink Marketing Department)
- Preparation and follow-up of strategic plans per customer.
- Budget & profit responsible.
- Price negotiations.
Co-ordinator Export Sales
Nissan Europe NV
04.1998 - 02.2001
- Area responsibility for Turkey, Middle East, French Territories and South Africa
- Responsible for sales & profit plan
- Supporting local promotional activities.
- Within set limits negotiations of price and sales targets with national sales companies.
- For daily operation, direct responsibility for 1 person and indirectly for 2 persons (at affiliated department)
Product Manager
Kawasaki Motors Europe NV
09.1991 - 03.1996
- Product Management for Personal Watercraft.
- Developing and executing together with marketing, sales promotions and events,
- Budgeting of sales and related purchase planning with HQ in Japan
Education
BBA -
InterCollege Management School
The Hague, Netherlands05-1988
Skills
- Negotiation expertise
- Sales presentations
- Cross-cultural communication
- Pricing strategy
- Business development
- International travel
- Trade show participation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Product knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Solution selling
Additional Information
Additional roles & assignments
- Internal auditor ISO9001 (2012 - )
- Chairman Dutch (2016 - 2024) and European Works Council (2022 - 2024)
- Member of Supervisory Board Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE (2012 - 2022)
- Member European Workscouncil (2012 - 2022)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionSoftware
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Dynamics
SAP (S4 Hana)
Timeline
Sales Acquisition Manager
Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
03.2022 - 04.2025
International Sales Manager
Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
09.2018 - Current
International Sales Manager
Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
09.2006 - 12.2022
Sales Manager
Brink Towbars
03.2001 - 08.2006
Co-ordinator Export Sales
Nissan Europe NV
04.1998 - 02.2001
Product Manager
Kawasaki Motors Europe NV
09.1991 - 03.1996
BBA -
InterCollege Management School
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