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Simone Buiting

Simone Buiting

Business Development Manager
KLCC,WP Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Business Development Manager with more than 5 years of hands-on experience in international business development, key accountmanagement and strategic partnership development. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams with the objective of increasing sales and growing company's customer bases in the field of Retail, Marketing and SaaS, through effective client management, strategic planning and teamwork.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Business Development Manager APAC

Salescode
8 2023 - Current

In my role at Salescode, I've led business development efforts for clients like Cention and Unicom Marketing across the APAC region. My focus is on driving growth by identifying key opportunities, building high-level relationships, and creating strategies for market expansion. I spearhead outreach initiatives, develop customized proposals, and monitor performance to ensure we're consistently achieving results and scaling the business effectively.

Project/ Business Development Manager Retail Europe

EuroDev - European Business Development Group
07.2021 - 06.2023

As a Business Development Manager, Retail, I led a dedicated team of inside sales specialists in spearheading the sales and marketing endeavors for our North American clients expanding into the European market.

My extensive experience spans multiple industries, with a particular emphasis on FMCG and pet.

My responsibilities contained a comprehensive range of activities, including market research, formulation of concise long-term sales strategies, assessment of market potential, enhancement of brand visibility, direct engagement with the target audience, facilitation of meetings with prospective clients, business trips, adept deal closures, and the ongoing oversight of existing accounts.

International Sales Representative SME

PAY.
11.2020 - 06.2021

As one of the first members of the International SME Sales Team at PAY (FinTech), my role has been pivotal across the entire spectrum of the sales funnel.

This included lead qualification, acquisition strategies, offer presentations, adept deal closures, and managing existing accounts. Primarily focused on abbreviated sales processes, my responsibilities entailed the monthly oversight of numerous accounts, showcasing a proactive approach and the ability to navigate efficiently through high-volume sales activities.

International Sales Specialist Retail

EuroDev - European Business Development Group
09.2019 - 08.2020

In my capacity as a Sales Specialist/Business Developer within the Retail Sales Outsourcing unit, I played a key role in facilitating North American manufacturers' expansion into the European market. Core responsibilities included conducting thorough market research, developing new business, formulating sales and marketing strategies and managing existing accounts.

My efforts were dedicated to optimizing the business landscape for North American manufacturers, ensuring a seamless and successful transition into the European market.

Education

BBA - International Business & Languages

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Zwolle, The Netherlands
09.2015 - 06.2019

BBA - Negocias Internacionales

Universidad San Ignacio De Loyola
Lima, Peru
07.2017 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - International Business

Deltion College
Zwolle, The Netherlands
09.2012 - 06.2015

Skills

Highly organized

Dedicated teamplayer

Communication

Strong decisionmaker

Problem solver

Certification

Leading Teams & People

Characteristics

  • Responsible
  • Analytical mind
  • Pursuasive
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Critical thinker

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/14/95
  • Nationality: Dutch (EP Holder Malaysia)

Languages

Dutch
Native language
Dutch
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Intermediate
B1

Interests

Travelling (45 countries)

Sports (volleyball, hockey, padel, skiing)

Music, photography

Timeline

Leading Teams & People

06-2022

Project/ Business Development Manager Retail Europe

EuroDev - European Business Development Group
07.2021 - 06.2023

International Sales Representative SME

PAY.
11.2020 - 06.2021

The Art of Sales

05-2020

International Sales Specialist Retail

EuroDev - European Business Development Group
09.2019 - 08.2020

BBA - Negocias Internacionales

Universidad San Ignacio De Loyola
07.2017 - 12.2017

BBA - International Business & Languages

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
09.2015 - 06.2019

Associate of Applied Science - International Business

Deltion College
09.2012 - 06.2015

Business Development Manager APAC

Salescode
8 2023 - Current
Simone BuitingBusiness Development Manager