Olivier Fransen
Kontich
Summary
International Sales Manager with proven track record in B2B and entrepreneurial mindset seeks a new challenge in an international role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
International Sales Manager
Sas Coffee
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Negotiating large accounts, guarding margin and managing a team of 4.
- Turnover +/-40mln€
- B2B Clientele: retailers and wholesalers
- Part of management team.
- Frequently traveling.
International Trader (meat/poultry)
Van Aerde
08.2023 - 06.2024
International Sales Manager
Coffeeroots
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Building a client portfolio from scratch with clients from Reykjavik till Beirut.
- clientele: retailers, wholesalers, specialty roasters: TO +/-12mln €
- Part of management team, frequently travelling, visiting clients and trade fairs.
Trader Export Switzerland
Cardoen
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Temporary assignment, managing the trading dept, till new Swiss eco-taxation was implemented.
- Frequently travelling.
Sales Rep.
Kwadro
08.2018 - 03.2019
Logistics: Oil Trader
Belgian Trading & Bunkering
11.2014 - 08.2018
- Trading fuel and cargo space.
- Managing both Sales and Operations
Residential Property Development
10.2012 - 09.2014
Various Positions in banking on the commercial side
ABN Amro – Dexia – Antwerp Diamond Bank
04.2007 - 09.2012
- From writing risk and proposals over Compliance and relationship management.
Education
M.A. - International Business
Ehsal European School Brussels
01.2000 - 01.2005
Master program - Entrepreneurship
USBE Umeå School of Business & Economics
01.2003 - 01.2004
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Dexia Corporate University
01.2009 - 01.2011
Skills
Interpersonal communication
- Personal leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Negotiation techniques
- Presentation skills
- Sales Skills
Custom
- Family
- All kinds of outdoor sports
- Reading
- Travelling
- Photography
- Cooking
- Music
Languages
Dutch
Native
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner
Timeline
International Sales Manager
Sas Coffee
07.2024 - 04.2025
International Trader (meat/poultry)
Van Aerde
08.2023 - 06.2024
International Sales Manager
Coffeeroots
08.2019 - 06.2023
Trader Export Switzerland
Cardoen
03.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Rep.
Kwadro
08.2018 - 03.2019
Logistics: Oil Trader
Belgian Trading & Bunkering
11.2014 - 08.2018
Residential Property Development
10.2012 - 09.2014
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Dexia Corporate University
01.2009 - 01.2011
Various Positions in banking on the commercial side
ABN Amro – Dexia – Antwerp Diamond Bank
04.2007 - 09.2012
Master program - Entrepreneurship
USBE Umeå School of Business & Economics
01.2003 - 01.2004
M.A. - International Business
Ehsal European School Brussels
01.2000 - 01.2005
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