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Bruno De BockBD

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About Bruno

My service engineering background (both inside and onsite) was foundational, honing my problem-solving abilities through diagnosing and resolving technical issues under pressure. This experience also highlighted the distinct nature of service communication, emphasizing clear explanations, patient solutions, and strong customer service. My career has since then focused on sales and marketing across diverse markets. Effective communication, particularly initiating and guiding conversations, is key. Understanding audience expectations is crucial and develops with experience.

Having launched multiple businesses, I now freelance, offering part-time or full-time support to companies and startups, providing budget flexibility and measurable impact.

A fascination with human behaviour, stemming from criminology studies and extensive international travel, has given me unique cultural insights. Combined with language skills, this strengthens my communication abilities, essential for sales and marketing success. I'm driven to contribute meaningfully, aiming to create a "happy flow" of trust and success within organizations.

Once achieved, I seek new challenges, either internally or with another company.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • Polish

    Basic

  • Italian

    Basic

  • French

    Fluent

  • German

    Fluent

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Hechtel (up to 50km), Ghent (up to 50km)

Experience

  • JLH SAWS
    Sales Director
    January 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)
    Established the company from inception, including complete BV setup. Expanded business from zero to €600,000 in the first year. Educated the factory in China on CE compliance in the machinery business. Collaborated with the factory to develop products tailored for the European market. Set up global business social media channels (LinkedIn & YouTube). Created multiple distribution models and supported the dealer network.
  • SAWTECH
    Managing Director
    January 2019 - January 2023 (4 years)
    Founded the company, originating from Cosen EDC/Europe. Grew the business to a peak turnover of €3.7 million and a team of 12 employees. Expanded and relocated the warehouse to a 2,000 m² facility.
  • COSEN
    Commercial Director
    January 2015 - January 2019 (4 years)
    Netherlands
    Redeveloped distribution model for Europe. Grew dealer network from 5 to 32. Increased business to a peak turnover of €3.7 million and a team of 12 employees. Created quality check process to aid dealers. Improved technical specifications and documentation of the machines across Europe. Customers included Volkswagon, Volvo, MAN, and Ovako. Expanded and relocated the warehouse to a 2,000 m² facility.

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Education

  • CRIMINOLOGY
    University of Gent
    2000
    CRIMINOLOGY

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