Vincent Werner - Head of Sales & Marketing Europe

Q: Where is Vincent based?

Vincent is based in Haarlem, Germany .

Q: What languages does Vincent speak?

Vincent speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Dutch (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Vincent have?

Vincent has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Vincent has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Vincent may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vincent's latest experience?

Vincent's most recent position is Head of Sales & Marketing Europe at Storm3 - Healthtech Recruitment .

Q: What companies has Vincent worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vincent has worked for Storm3 - Healthtech Recruitment , Storm2 - Fintech Recruitment , and Hyde Air - Cleantech Start-up .

Q: Which industries is Vincent most experienced in?

Vincent is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Tourism and Hospitality , and Healthcare . Vincent also has some experience in Energy , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Vincent most experienced in?

Vincent is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Customer Service . Vincent also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Research and Development (R&D) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Vincent worked in recently?

Vincent has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Vincent worked in recently?

Vincent has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Haarlem, Germany

Experience

Apr 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Head of Sales & Marketing Europe

Storm3 - Healthtech Recruitment

Took over an underperforming Sales & Marketing recruitment team of 6 consultants in a new sector and made the team profitable
Got two of my team members promoted within 8 months
Created three new multi hire clients (3+ placements per client) in Europe
Created one key account (5+ placements per client)
Worked directly with the Brand Head and CEO of Global Markets

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

8 months

Managing Associate - Sales & Marketing

Storm2 - Fintech Recruitment

Doubled my billing within 4 months, resulting in the promotion to Managing Associate
Took on one direct report, managed and trained her from scratch (she is still in the company today)
Won 6 new clients in Europe
Crowned as the most consistent biller

Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

5 months

Senior Associate - Sales & Marketing

Storm2 - Fintech Recruitment

Owned the 360 recruitment cycle: market research, business development, pitching, negotiating terms, closing deals and relationship management
Achieved 101% of the 6-month target, resulting in a promotion to Senior Associate after 7 months
Worked with Fintech companies throughout Europe
Won clients in Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Lithuania and other EU countries
Successfully placed two C-Level and one VP position within the first 6 months

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

9 months

Associate Recruitment Consultant - Sales & Marketing

Storm2 - Fintech Recruitment

One of the first employees launching the Storm2 brand in Europe, reported directly to the VP of Storm2 Europe, responsible for building and growing the Storm2 business in Europe
Business development: bringing on board new clients and candidates
Sales: booking commercial meetings with clients and agreeing on terms to ensure successful collaboration
Content marketing: frequently creating LinkedIn posts and job advertisements
CRM: day-to-day use of the CRM software Bullhorn
Consultancy: advising clients on candidates and role descriptions
Carefully guiding candidates through each stage of the interview process

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Internship - Go to Market Strategy

Hyde Air - Cleantech Start-up

Conducted market research with the responsibility to create a go-to-market strategy and communication strategy for bringing a new product into the UK market
Selected to participate in the Southbank Digital Health programme using my go-to-market plan

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Founder

Fusion Kinetic

Founded a startup at university: an innovative bottle concept based on a circular economy model
Wrote the business plan and feasibility study
Created MVP, built a website from scratch, set up online marketing campaigns and launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign
Nominated for the semi-finals at the Philips Innovation Awards in 2020

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Internship - Assistant Athletic Director

International School of Kuala Lumpur

Assisted the Athletic Director with the organization and implementation of the IASAS International Badminton Championship 2018
Conducted social media research analysis investigating different social media platforms and their effects on student engagement
Coached the athletics team

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

4 years

Tour Guide

Nutrition 360 Amsterdam

Led and facilitated guided tours, providing historical and cultural information
Ensured the safety and satisfaction of tour participants
Delivered an engaging and informative experience

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (4.5 years), Healthcare (4 years), Tourism (4 years), Energy (2 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Banking and Finance (1 year).

Professional Services

Healthcare

Tourism

Energy

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (8 years), Sales (5 years), Customer Service (4 years), Strategy (3 years), Research and Development (2 years), and Product Development (2 years).

Marketing

Sales

Customer Service

Strategy

Research and Development

Product Development

Summary

Hi, I'm Vincent, an ambitious Sales and Business Development professional with 3 years of experience in commercial roles working with clients in the EMEA region with a strong focus on DACH and Benelux markets. In the past three years, I worked with the Levin Group (Series A), one of the fastest-growing recruitment companies globally. Starting in Fintech and transitioning into Healthtech. I'm now looking for a start-up or scale-up I can help in a commercial client-focused function to increase sales, drive the sales team and contribute with a winning sales process and strategy.

Three promotions in the past three years
Nominated to the Philips Innovation Awards with my Startup "Fusion Kinetic" in 2020
Helped build one of the world fastest growing tech recruitment businesses in two different sectors
Graduated with cum laude while building a health & fitness startup and working part-time

Skills

Entrepreneurship
Sales
Business Development
Value Proposition
Winning Clients
Pitching & Negotiation
Copywriting
Market Research
Team Leadership
Bullhorn Crm
Zoom Info Crm
Mailchimp
Canva
Sourcebreaker
Rocketreach
Microsoft Suite

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Dutch

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2016 - Jun 2020

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA)

BA · International Sports, Business and Management · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Certifications & licenses

Certified Content Marketing Specialist

Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialist

Direct-Response Copywriting Specialist

Kaap11 Leiderschap (Leadership Training)

NT2 (Dutch As Second Language)

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

August 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Vincent based?

Vincent is based in Haarlem, Germany.

What languages does Vincent speak?

Vincent speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Dutch (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Vincent have?

Vincent has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Vincent has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Vincent may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vincent be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vincent would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Sales & Marketing Europe, Managing Associate - Sales & Marketing, Senior Associate - Sales & Marketing.

What is Vincent's latest experience?

Vincent's most recent position is Head of Sales & Marketing Europe at Storm3 - Healthtech Recruitment.

What companies has Vincent worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vincent has worked for Storm3 - Healthtech Recruitment, Storm2 - Fintech Recruitment, and Hyde Air - Cleantech Start-up.

Which industries is Vincent most experienced in?

Vincent is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Tourism and Hospitality, and Healthcare. Vincent also has some experience in Energy, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Vincent most experienced in?

Vincent is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service. Vincent also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Research and Development (R&D), and Product Development.

Which industries has Vincent worked in recently?

Vincent has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Energy.

Which business areas has Vincent worked in recently?

Vincent has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Vincent's education?

Vincent holds a Bachelor in International Sports, Business and Management from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA).

Does Vincent have any certificates?

Vincent has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Content Marketing Specialist, Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialist, and Direct-Response Copywriting Specialist.

What is the availability of Vincent?

Vincent is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Vincent?

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