Jochem van Iersel

Strategic partner in EU precision metal components for industry leading OEMs, in Heating, Sanitary, Fire Safety, Maritime and beyond.

’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

Entrepreneurial, International Sales & Marketing executive, with 20+ years experience in quickly building profitable internal and external movement. Proven trackrecord creating sustainable partnerships on all continents. Specialties: Strategy, Sales Management, New Markets, Accelerator, International Business Development, Product Development, Distributor Networks, Service Networks, Foodservice Equipment Technology, IoT. Leadership strengths: Strategic goal setting, result driven, enabling cross functional collaboration. Pioneer, hands-on, pro-active, creative. Begin with the end in mind.

Experience

  • Commercieel directeur at TOJATO INDUSTRIES B.V.
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Voorzitter at WBE Broek & Duin
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Fri-Jado (Hybrid)
    • Director of Sales And Business Development
      Oct 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for all International HQ Sales: Export and Business Development

    • Director of Business Development
      Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 · 10 mos

      Building a team and department that drives growth by creating value for the world's largest Food Retail and Convenience accounts.

    • Head of Global Accounts
      Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Defined and managed the Global (cross-border) Account strategy. Established international partnerships with (among others) SPAR, Schwarz Group, IKEA and Shell

  • Levens Middleby (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Rayon Manager
      Jan 2012 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

      All sales activities, commercial relationships and dealernetwork in 's-Hertogenbosch, Betuwe and Nijmegen area. Improving professional kitchen operations of mainly Hotels and restaurant kitchens, by advice and implementing intelligent, high quality Foodservice equipment and motivating dealers to do the same. #1 sales in ’11 & ’12, yearly targets well exceeded

    • Account Manager Foodservice
      Jun 2009 - Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      All sales activities and commercial relationships in The Hague and Scheveningen area. Improving professional kitchen operations of mainly Hotel, Catering, Beach Club and Restaurant kitchens, by advice and implementing intelligent, high quality Foodservice equipment. Not for Google purposes: My last name is misspelled often as Jochem van lersel (with a lower case L instead of an i) #1 sales in ’11 & ’12, yearly targets well exceeded

  • Operations Manager Pre- & Afteropening (Moon Curaçao) at Saint Tropez Ocean Club
    Oct 2008 - Apr 2009 · 7 mos

    All pre-opening & start-up activities, from scratch. Which resulted in a florishing and most exclusive beach experience on the island at that time.