Mario
Sales & Marketing Director - Netherlands - iCEO #60982

Experience

A multi cultural & lingual General Manager/Director in EU Sales and Business Development Commercial Entrepreneur, self starter and Leader of Business Development, Sales and Marketing Strategy &Execution combined with organisational management, change management and roll-out.

Major Achievements

Responsible for a turnover growth from $4 to $11 million ,16% Increased market share,Increased EbitDA from $2 to $5 million Partnered in the set up and development of a European sales structure eventually responsible for a revenue contribution of $30 millionDevelopment and execution of a franchise formula resulting in 40 franchise incl. 5 owned and 1 megastore Set up of a start-up sales organisation targeting EU market Re-organisation sales offices Benelux, Roll out and management EU distribution network Pan-European account acquisition including: Over 200% Year on Year increase of fixed Customer Base,$3 million 3 year pan-European contract with major media publisher,$4.5 million + alliance with Broadcasting company and ISP,Alliance partnership with European committee in Brussels,$3,15 million deal modified starch/ biopolymer industry

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Consumer Goods

Distributors netwerk roll out

Plastics

Trade

Media

Professional Objectives

Function: Director Marketing/Sales, VP, MD

Sector: Innovative sectors

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Netherlands, gateway to Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Netherlands

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)