About me
Hello there! I'm a committed Business Developer on a mission to turn leads into an opportunities. By overseeing the entire customer acquisition pipeline, I'm proud to lead and make sure that all the pieces in a customer acquisition funnel are working together toward the overall goal of our fast growing company.
Location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Background
I have over 24 years of International Sales Experince with more than 18 years in the Information Technology industry Specializing in Cyber Security.
Language
I am fluent in Dutch and English.
(Items in my arsenal & knowledge capabilities)
XDR, MDR, NDR
UBA & IAM, MFA
Network Security
EndPoint Security
A.I. & Autonomous Tech
Cloud Security, CDR
Web & Email Security
Application Security
Data Loss Prevention
Cyber SaaS
SOC & SIEM Technology
NGAV, NGFW
VMWARE
SIEM
HCM, ERP, CX
PAM, SSPM
CASB, WSG
Risk & Compliance
- Sales Solution Specialist (2022-2023)
Enterprise Account Manager Benelux
My responsibilities: To managed exclusieve top named accounts in the region to secure new business through contract negotiations with customers at all levels. Develop &, qualify leads into pipeline to overachieve on sales targets with both net-new and install-base account.
- Sales Director (2019-2022)
European Director (Focus in Benelux)
Responsible for sales & business development by overseeing the entire customer acquisition pipeline and make sure that all the pieces in a customer acquisition. Established relationships across sales channels in region. Inclusive of Distribution / MSP / VAR / MSSP’s.
- Regional Sales Leader (2019)
Sales Manager Benelux & Nordic
Manage pipeline of prospects from initial contact through closure of deals. Generate leads through cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach. Develop and maintain long-term, executive-level relationships with enterprise customers and channel partners.
- Head Of Growth (2018-2019)
Regional Sales Manager Benelux
As the head of growth I'm responsible for Implementing a go-to-market strategy to increase revenue and grow local market share. Manage and sustain a sales pipeline via a complete understanding of the vendors technologies to determine fit and enable predictable success at an account level.
- Territory Account Manager (2010-2014)
TAM Benelux
Promote and sell Forcepoint entire Security solutions and services, with a primary focus on Enterprise Customers. Develop & qualify leads into pipeline to overachieve on sales targets with both net-new and install-base accounts.
- Key Account Manager (2006-2010)
Regional Sales Manager Benelux
Lead pricing and contract negotiation activities. Grow relationships and maintain excellent levels of customer service. Maintain consistent communication with prospects and use available prospecting & marketing tools.
Intrest & Knowledge
Solution Selling
I have a passion for Selling High-Value & Best-of-Breed Solutions to more than 1000 of the most important and innovative companies by helping them to discover the benefits of moving the database and applications to the cloud and solving all kind type of security challenges.Cyber Security
Exploring the Cyber Security Landscape and mainating an in-depth knowledge of product features, benefits, pricing models, and industry trends. Participating in Info Security events such as GITEX, ITSA, INFO SEC has become mandatory for me.Knowlegde
Indulging in the world of technology is a passion of mine. Through the varoius digital channels and media, I discover new perspectives and ideas that continuously enrich my creativity and approach to the Modern Cyber Security Challenges and my personal development.