About Derek
Dynamic business development and sales expert with over 15 years of experience across various industries including AI, technology, and finance.
Proven track record in driving growth, enhancing customer experiences, and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at leveraging emerging technologies to create innovative solutions that meet business goals.
Highly skilled in sales, project management, and strategic implementation with a strong foundation in AI-driven business development.
Languages: Dutch, English, Spanish.
Extra skills: Web developer, Full Stack Developer.
Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Conversational
French
Basic
German
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- 10AMSales ManagerDIGITAL AND ITApril 2024 - Today (2 years and 2 months)
- Spearhead lead generation and business development initiatives, driving significant growth in client acquisition.
- Developed and implemented strategies for lead enrichment, qualification, and pipeline building to enhance sales performance.
- Stichting Coding JuniorsProgram ManagerDIGITAL AND ITNovember 2019 - Today (6 years and 7 months)Amsterdam, NetherlandsAct as a key catalyst connecting companies, schools, and children, fostering educational opportunities in tech and IT.Lead new business development and sales efforts, while delivering guest lectures and producing educational events.// Customer Success Manager, Ad Interim.Wizenoze, Amsterdam | 2023 - 2024
- Manage customer success operations, ensuring optimal client satisfaction and long-term retention.
- Drive business development through strategic client engagement and AI-driven solutions implementation.
// Sales Manager, Ad Interim.Eevery, Amsterdam | 2023- Led new business development initiatives, achieving rapid growth in a high-pressure startup environment.
- Focused on sales and marketing growth hacking, with an emphasis on cold outreach and closing deals.
// Head of Business Development, Ad Interim.Moqod, Amsterdam | 2022 - 2023- Directed business development strategies, leading to significant market expansion and revenue growth.
- Managed software development projects and executed innovative sales and marketing tactics.
- CodemotionHead of Business DevelopementDIGITAL AND ITNovember 2018 - November 2019 (1 year)Amsterdam, Netherlands- Development of existing and new markets.- Responsible for the "channel partner strategies" within the region.- (New) Business development and sales activities.- Management of team members across the Central Europe area.
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Education
- Web developerUCertify/GetCertified2021Bouwen van databases Ontwerpen en ontwikkelen van API’s en microservices Uitrollen en implementeren van ontwikkelde software Automatiseren van infrastructuur Testen van software Databeveiliging Onderhouden en bouwen van koppelingen met externe partijen Reviewen van code van collega’s Verder ontwikkelen van applicaties en tools
- International Business and Management StudiesHES Amsterdam2003