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Nico Bakker

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Commercial leader at Bergans Outdoor GmbH, developing Benelux go-to-market strategies and retail concepts.

Netherlands
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At Bergans Outdoor GmbH, I was fully responsible for commercial strategy and revenue development in the Benelux, translating market insights into business and growth plans. I also developed go-to-market strategies and retail concepts.

Across the outdoor and sports industry, I worked with key accounts and retail partners on assortment, distribution, and brand positioning. At Columbia Sportswear Company, I translated brand strategy into retail execution and initiated commercial improvement programs with clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BG

Country Sales Manager Benelux & Team lead DACH / BNL

Bergans Outdoor GmbH

Jan 2020 - Jan 2026 (6 years)

Fully responsible for commercial strategy and revenue development in the Benelux. Translating market insights into concrete business and growth plans, developing go-to-market strategies, analyzing KPIs and sell-through, advising retail partners, and developing POS and retail concepts.

TB

Account Manager

TCK Sportsgroup / Lowa Benelux BV

Jan 2004 - Jan 2011 (7 years)

Managed and expanded brand portfolio in Southern Netherlands and Belgium. Responsible for distribution and brand positioning.

MB

Account Manager Netherlands

Mammut Sportsgroup Benelux BV

Jan 2000 - Jan 2004 (4 years)

Account Manager for the Netherlands at Mammut Sportsgroup Benelux BV.

PB

Sales Assistant

Paping Buitensport

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years)

Sales Assistant at Paping Buitensport.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences logoWS

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

HBO CMV, Culture and Welfare

Completed HBO CMV (Culture and Welfare) program at Windesheim Zwolle.

TR

Tom Richmond

Sales Training, Sales

Completed sales training with Tom Richmond.

LC

Law in Context

EU Sales & Dealer Legislation, Law

Completed EU Sales & Dealer Legislation training.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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