BBbryan broothaerts
@bryanbroothaerts
Commercial leader with cross-border sales, business development and operations expertise in retail and clinical support.
BelgiumWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented Commercial Manager with experience in sales, business development, and operational optimization across multiple sectors.
At Metafranc, I lead commercial activities for the Flanders region, ranging from strategic planning and customer relationship management to implementing product presentations and marketing in retail environments.
In previous roles, I conducted market analyses and contract negotiations, provided administrative and logistical support for clinical research projects, and managed financial and customer-oriented support processes.
I combine strong communication skills in Dutch, English, and French with hands-on experience in ERP/CRM (Navision, HubSpot), MS Office, logistics, and team coordination to drive growth and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Commercieel Verantwoordelijke
Metafranc
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Leads commercial operations in Flanders, driving strategic planning, revenue growth and customer satisfaction through technical and commercial support and retail product presentations.
Investigator Services Assistant
PPD
Nov 2023 - Oct 2024 (11 months)
Supported clinical research projects with administrative, logistical and coordination tasks, maintained digital study databases and ensured regulatory and ethical compliance.
Business Developer
Holifresh S.A.
Sep 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted market analyses to identify growth opportunities, expanded client portfolio, negotiated contracts and represented the company at national and international trade shows.
Customer & Sales Support Officer
Industrial Marketing Corporation
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)
Managed accounts payable/receivable, supported customers with billing issues, handled order and delivery follow-up and produced financial and operational reports to improve processes.
Assistent Winkelmanager
Spar - Berjan
Apr 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Led store team and daily operations, managed inventory and merchandising, provided multilingual customer service and trained new staff to ensure smooth store functioning.
Metaalbewerker
Culobel
May 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Operated and set up industrial metal press and spot-welding equipment, performed quality checks and supported production line maintenance to ensure safe, efficient output.
Keukenmedewerker
AZ Nikolaas
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines, coordinated daily kitchen tasks and maintained hygiene standards while working under time pressure.
Animator (Volunteer)
Yieha VZW
Apr 2012 - Aug 2016 (4 years 4 months)
Organised and supervised youth activities, delivering structured programs and ensuring participant engagement and safety during events.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sint-Carolus, Sint-Niklaas
Organization & Management
2009 - 2015
Completed a program in Organization & Management at Sint-Carolus in Sint-Niklaas from 2009 to 2015, focusing on organizational and management skills.
Availability
Location
BelgiumAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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