Frank Wang MBA

Strategist Driving Growth in Retail & E-Retail | Category Management | Verkoper | Start-up Spirit | Tech-savvy

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

I value teamwork, a results-driven approach, and adaptability. Knowing the Dutch saying "Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg", I also believe in the value of being "een beetje gek" at times, as sometimes diligence alone may not always lead to the best outcome, but it does eliminate the possibility of regret. Results-driven sales professional with 10+ years fueling European market growth. Expertise in B2B sales, category management, and procurement for major retailers (Action, Lidl, Coolblue etc.). Strategic thinker who combines diligence with calculated risk-taking for innovative solutions. Good with people, fluent in building relationships with suppliers and clients alike. Let's connect! I always enjoy expanding my network and sharing insights on technonogy and market. ------Yes, I also speak Dutch----------------------Ja, ik spreek ook Nederlands----------------- Samenwerken? Ik ben je partner! Ik houd van resultaten, ben flexibel en denk graag buiten de gebaande paden. "Doe maar gewoon" is een mooi motto, maar af en toe een beetje "gek" doen is ook belangrijk! Zo creëren we de beste oplossingen, toch? (Laten we connecten een sparren!) Ik help al 10+ jaar Europese bedrijven groeien met mijn sales power. Van B2B sales en category management tot het vinden van de beste leveranciers (ik ken ze allemaal bij Action, Lidl, Coolblue etc.) – ik regel het. Ik ben een strategische denker, een echte teamspeler en dol op het bouwen van goede relaties. Laten we connecten een sparren! Ik deel graag mijn kennis van de markt en hoor ook graag over jouw business.

Experience

  • Sourcing Strategist at 123inkt.nl
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • MBA at University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School
    Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    'Student of the Year' award winner The total earned credits conform ECTS: 94 The final GPA for the Master Business Administration is: 8.16 (based on 90 obtained of 90 EC required)

  • MBA Thesis In-company Project Owner at Philips
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    The topic of my on-going MBA thesis: Enhancing Philips' Ecosystem Impact on Product Management As a passionate advocate for sustainable innovation and strategic business development, my MBA thesis project focuses on enhancing Philips' innovation ecosystem. By integrating sustainable practices and leveraging open innovation frameworks, I aim to drive effective product management and address information asymmetry in digital innovation. My goal is to provide actionable insights that help Philips and similar organizations navigate ecosystem-driven innovation, fostering collaboration and sustainable growth in the corporate world.

  • Start-up Owner at GRIT36
    2024 - Aug 2024 · 8 mos

    ✨My MBA journey ignited this startup idea! ✨ (Thesis related entrepreneurship journey) So grateful for the inspiring entrepreneurs 📈 and insightful professors who fueled my passion along the way💡. This is just the beginning – who knows where this adventure will lead? 🚀 GRIT36 is still in its early stages, but that's the exciting part! 🎉 Finishing my MBA, learning by doing, and taking it one step at a time. The journey is the destination. 😉

  • Management Consultant at GREENTECH FESTIVAL
    Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 · 2 mos

    During my consulting project for the GreenTech Festival (GTF), I honed my expertise in management consulting by leading a comprehensive marketing data analysis. My team and I optimized the user journey across LinkedIn, Instagram, and email marketing, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates. We identified best practices for social media content, conducted A/B testing for email campaigns, and developed actionable insights to improve GTF's digital marketing strategy. This project, conducted during the International Consulting Trip 2024 with the Amsterdam Business School, underscored my ability to leverage data-driven strategies to drive significant business outcomes and demonstrated my capacity for strategic thinking and leadership in a multicultural team environment.