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Evelyne Janssens

Evelyne Janssens

Summary

I'm a passionate professional with distinguished experience in the MedTech healthcare industry possessing solid expertise and understanding of business specific needs in terms of commercial strategies, processes and business administration. As a performance and goal-oriented expert, I'm eager to provide added value by bringing a 13-year background of experience and a successful record of driving growth through setting directions in terms of commercial excellence, sales strategies and marketing tactics. I have a strong problem solving mindset and proven leadership abilities. I'm talented and committed to developing, streamlining and implementing commercial strategies, providing market insights and coordinating projects with diverse teams. I'm a well-organized professional whom is comfortable in defining and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and the willingness to ‘go the extra mile' to meet the objectives. I'm also a confident communicator successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Manager

Stryker
10.2021 - Current

· Being the right hand of the managing director, supporting the key strategic decision-making implementation of change management for the Belgian entity. Build and lead a new commercial department, including tender & contract management and price management, to drive business growth. Define harmonized and streamlined internal processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cross-functional changes to increase efficiency, speed and simplicity. Being the key responsible delegate to maintain our customer relationships & drive contract negotiations at board & C-suite level. Deliver recommendations to sales leaders to promote brand awareness and to increase product penetration in the long-term key/strategic accounts.

Product Manager BeLux

Stryker
10.2016 - 06.2021

Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies. Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets. Liaised with clients to better understand business needs and current market landscape. Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launches and brand positioning. Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs. Drove revenue growth by establishing strong relationships with key industry partners & KOL's. Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.


Sales Manager BeLux

Onbone
06.2015 - 10.2016

Determined and implemented the GO-TO market plan in function of the intended direct sales model. Built and maintained necessary contacts with beMedTech, FAGG, RIZIV etc to enabling the kick-off of the initial product distribution. Built a new customer network and ensured the necessary commercial processes were in place o enter into contractual commitments and participate in tenders. Build an organizational sales structure to support & service customers.

Product Specialist EMEA-APAC-LATAM

Orfit Industries
05.2013 - 06.2015

Facilitate commercial growth by supporting the sales through the engagement with the global distributors network. Performed market research & data analysis to define strategic marketing tactics and to support R&D with product innovation and development. Distributor training & education management.

Training & Education withing the distributors network.

Account Manager BeLux

Microsoft
09.2011 - 05.2013

Build trustful relationships with retailers network on key account level. Identified and developed business opportunities. Coordinated & implemented commercial projects to drive growth.

Physical Therapist

Founder & Owner Of Private Practice
07.2006 - 09.2011

Education

Master of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences & Physical Therapy

KU Leuven
Leuven
06.2006

Skills

    Business needs assessment & objective analysis

    Decision making

    Business development

    Analytical problem solver

    Process optimization & implementation

    Networking & relationship building

    People management

    Training & education

    Tender & contract management

    Business administration

    Marketing strategy development

Certification

IFDB-Verbal mastery

IFDB-The dirty tricks of negotiating

IFDB-Contract management for non-lawyers

IFDB-Turbo management

Filip Muylaert-Powerpoint presentation skills

Kluwer-Train the trainer

Aurelium-Outlook as time management tool

IFDB-Time management

Stryker-Leading through change

Stryker-Influencing without authority-2020

Stryker-Advanced presentation techniques

Stryker-Exploring management

Stryker-Think twice (DE&I)

Languages

Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Commercial Manager

Stryker
10.2021 - Current

Product Manager BeLux

Stryker
10.2016 - 06.2021

Sales Manager BeLux

Onbone
06.2015 - 10.2016

Product Specialist EMEA-APAC-LATAM

Orfit Industries
05.2013 - 06.2015

Account Manager BeLux

Microsoft
09.2011 - 05.2013

Physical Therapist

Founder & Owner Of Private Practice
07.2006 - 09.2011

Master of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences & Physical Therapy

KU Leuven
Evelyne Janssens