Michel Maes
Antwerp
Summary
Enthusiast and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude offering +20 years experience in Retail Management & Network Development.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Development Manager
D’Ieteren Automotive
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Implementation of Market Area Strategy for the brands of the Volkswagengroup ( Audi, VW, VW Commercial Vehicles, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra)
- Facilitating take-overs and consolidations and accompanying investments in new premises ( 360 approach with Investors, Legal dept, Business Management dept., …)
Field Operations Manager SEAT/Cupra
D’Ieteren Automotive
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Leading and coaching of a team of 4 FTE ( 3 District Managers ; 1 admin support) to achieve QT and Ql objectives
- Implementation of New Corporate Brand Design of SEAT during implementation of Market Area Strategy
- Negotiations with SEAT HQ(Spain) on Qt and Ql objectives of the Belgian dealer network
District Manager Volkswagen
D’Ieteren Automotive
02.2007 - 10.2014
- Coaching of an average of 16 dealerships in order to achieve sales and customer retention targets
- Retail Sales Management, Quality Management
District & Network Manager
Alcopa
09.2005 - 01.2007
- Contacting & contracting new dealerships for Isuzu brand ( pick-up and trucks)
- Retail Sales Management
- Coaching of 45 dealerships in order to achieve sales targets
Marketing & Communication coordinator
Volvo Scancar
09.1999 - 08.2005
- KPI follow-up of team of 6 salesmen
- assistant to General Manager for editing and implementation of Businessplans ( 4 dealerships)
- organization of local marketing & preparation of ISO certifications & audits
Account Manager
Party Rent/Exporent
09.1996 - 08.1999
Merchandising Manager
Hennes & Mauritz Gmbh
09.1995 - 08.1996
Education
Master in Mobility Marketing (post university) -
Vlekho, Brussels
Erasmusprogram, Economics -
Universités Pierre Mendès, Grenoble
Graduate in Marketing, with honours -
Karel De Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp
Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Client Relations
- Business Development
- Change Management
Languages
Dutch
French
English
German
Personal Information
- Married with (3) children
- Date of Birth: April 12th, 1972
Hobbies and Interests
- Competitive @ (Ultra)-cycling, tennis & padel
- Skiing & windsurfing
Training
Living our Values by Out of Office, Communication Skills for Leaders by Cubiks, Inzicht in Persoonlijke Effectiviteit by Cevora, Mentoring Program by LINK’MAKER, Leading 4 Results by GITP, Top Leadership Program - Charging for Change by Vlerick Brussels
Timeline
Network Development Manager
D’Ieteren Automotive
12.2018 - 12.2023
Field Operations Manager SEAT/Cupra
D’Ieteren Automotive
10.2014 - 12.2018
District Manager Volkswagen
D’Ieteren Automotive
02.2007 - 10.2014
District & Network Manager
Alcopa
09.2005 - 01.2007
Marketing & Communication coordinator
Volvo Scancar
09.1999 - 08.2005
Account Manager
Party Rent/Exporent
09.1996 - 08.1999
Merchandising Manager
Hennes & Mauritz Gmbh
09.1995 - 08.1996
Master in Mobility Marketing (post university) -
Vlekho, Brussels
Erasmusprogram, Economics -
Universités Pierre Mendès, Grenoble
Graduate in Marketing, with honours -
Karel De Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp
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