Kobe Vaes

Sr. Key Account Manager @ Henkel | Brussels | Solvay Business School

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Positive-minded, sociable and goal-oriented guy, currently working at Henkel Consumer Brands. Happy to get in touch!

Experience

  • Henkel (Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium)
    • Senior Key Account Manager
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Lead strategic management of a top client in BeLux, ensuring sustainable growth and maximizing value creation. Drive performance in turnover, profitability, and market share while fostering strong partnerships and delivering tailored solutions.

    • Key Account Manager
      Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Managed multiple key accounts across Belgium and Luxembourg, strengthening strategic partnerships to drive turnover, profit, market share, and distribution. Focused on long-term growth and value creation for Henkel and its retail partners.

  • Business Development Manager at Electra
    Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 · 6 mos

    Contributed to solving the EV charging infrastructure challenge in Belgium and Luxembourg as part of Electra’s Business Development team. Helped expand the fast-charging network by identifying strategic locations, building partnerships, and supporting market rollout initiatives.

  • Bacardi (Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium)
    • Jr. Key Account Manager
      Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Managed the nightshop segment in Belgium by maintaining client relationships, executing targeted sales strategies and ensuring strong brand presence and performance across the channel.

    • Account Manager Off-Trade
      Aug 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Worked as a Account Manager for Bacardi-Martini, managing relationships with Belgian retail clients. Responsible for driving in-store visibility, executing promotional campaigns, and achieving sales targets.

  • Strategy Consultant at irex Consulting
    Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr

    Worked on strategy consulting projects across multiple industries, driving technology implementations, operational improvements, and end-to-end solutions. Notably led the relocation of a major European utility’s procurement department during Brexit to ensure compliance and business continuity.

  • Founding Board Member at Solvay Business School Student Accelerator vzw
    Jun 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Co-founder of a non-profit organization that empowers students to participate in fully funded trade missions and consulting projects in developing countries.