Arno Dereu

Territory Sales Manager at Thrive - Beer that makes you better

Belgium

About

I'm 29 years old and I graduated as an Event-& Projectmanager and Sportmarketeer. 8 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry, across both FMCG and hospitality. There are a lot of things that attract my attention like branding, events, marketing and sales. Furthermore I have a passion for hotels (tourism), sports, food/drinks and architecture. I look forward to connecting with you!

Experience

  • Territory Sales Manager at Thrive
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    Alcohol-free beers enriched with protein, magnesium or vitamins. Giving you health benefits instead of a hangover. I am responsible for managing existing clients and finding new ones in Brussels, Wallonia, France and Luxembourg. Other areas under my responsibility include partnerships, trade fairs and events. I am always on the lookout for new opportunities in a rapidly growing market.

  • Tussenjaar at Career Break
    Feb 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Travelling in South America, Central America and Asia

  • Trade Marketeer at JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
    Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Responsible for the Aalst-Zemst-Halle area. Manage an annual budget to achieve market share growth.

  • NONA Drinks (Full-time · 1 yr 7 mos)
    • Sales Export France
      May 2022 - Nov 2022 · 7 mos

      Responsible for the launch of NONA DRINKS in France. Acquire new customers (On Trade / Off Trade) Search for distributors, wholesalers Follow-up Responsible for trade fairs in France

    • Sales Representative
      May 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr

      On-trade/off-trade 📍Brussels & Leuven Trade fairs in Belgium/Germany/France

  • Field Sales Representative at Bister
    Dec 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Sales Representative in Belgium. (On-trade & off-trade) & Natura