Valentino van Leeuwen
Business Development Manager Benelux
Mechelen
Summary
Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 7-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business Development Manager Benelux
Sun.store
12.2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships across the Benelux region (and occasionally Eastern Europe) to drive sales and increase market share for sun.store. From small-scale business owners to C-level partners within the biggest marketplayers of the solar industry.
- Responsible for generating 50% of overal Revenue going through the marketplace in Q2 and Q3 of 2024.
- Responsible for over 8.2 million euro's of Revenue in Q2 2023, 6 months after launch.
- 3 consecutive months of best performing BDM within the team.
Founder
HIRETH B.V.
03.2024 - Current
- Freelance Consultancy Firm
- Help develop strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence for my partners.
Strategic Key Account Manager
Just Eat Takeaway.com
06.2022 - 12.2023
- As a Key Account Manager I oversee the Strategic accounts team portfolio for Belgium and Luxembourg
- Maintain and grow a current portfolio of more than 200 restaurants consisting of multiple international and national brands
- Dunkinʼ / Kingslize Premium Pizza / Johnnyʼs Burger Company / …
- Consistently overachieving quarterly targets for growing active portfolio and increase revenue generated
- Gained responsibility of international chains after 5 months in the company
- Create and calculate special commercial deals to strengthen current relationships or hunt for new brands
- Aligning with the Head of Strategic Accounts and the Sales Director
- Hold monthly and quarterly Business meetings on C-level
Sales Account Manager
Aion Bank
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Hunt for new clients opening an account and investment portfolio
- Provide financial advice in regards to investments
- Coach students in reaching our set team target for activated accounts
Founder & Owner
V-Commerce
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Web-application development
- Ecommerce - Trading
- Sales Development
Sales Advisor
Kia Vermant
08.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service & Sales Agent
Sanoma Media Belgium
08.2019 - 03.2020
Education
A2 Diploma - Technische en Sociale Wetenschappen
Sint-Ursula-Instituut
09.2011 - 06.2017
Skills
Business development
Entrepreneurial and innovative
Consulting
Negotiation
Partnership building
Start-up operations
Growth mindset
Customer acquisition
Revenue development
Revenue generation
Leadership and people development
New business development
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/05/98
Hobbies
Board Games
Gaming
Investment opportunities
Music (Piano)
Timeline
Founder
HIRETH B.V.
03.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager Benelux
Sun.store
12.2023 - Current
Strategic Key Account Manager
Just Eat Takeaway.com
06.2022 - 12.2023
Sales Account Manager
Aion Bank
04.2021 - 05.2022
Founder & Owner
V-Commerce
03.2020 - 04.2021
Sales Advisor
Kia Vermant
08.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service & Sales Agent
Sanoma Media Belgium
08.2019 - 03.2020
A2 Diploma - Technische en Sociale Wetenschappen
Sint-Ursula-Instituut
09.2011 - 06.2017
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