Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
About Me: With nearly a decade of leadership in air freight cargo and charter operations, I specialize in creating swift, reliable, and results-driven solutions for complex logistics challenges. Passionate about connecting global networks and maximizing performance, I deliver value through precision, relationships and strategy. Key Skills & Expertise: 🛠️Strategic business growth: Proven track record of scaling operations from $0 to multi-million-dollar revenues within one year. 🛠️Target-driven performance: Focused on achieving and exceeding KPI benchmarks with measurable, consistent results. 🛠️Specialized cargo handling: Expertise in oversized loads, machinery, engines, stands, landing gears, live animals, dangerous goods. 🛠️Global network & stakeholder relations: Strong, trusted connections across operators, handlers and logistics partners worldwide. 🛠️Leadership & management experience: Almost 10 years in senior roles, driving teams, strategy and operational excellence. 🛠️Efficient connector: Matching the right freight to the right supplier optimising cost, efficiency and timing. 🛠️New Business Development Hunter: Sharp eye for identifying new routes, customers, and market opportunities, converting leads into lasting partnerships. 🛠️Negotiation Guru: Skilled negotiator, adept at securing profitable deals and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. 🛠️Client Relationship Builder: Building strong rapport with clients, earning trust as a trusted advisor and problem solver. 🎯My Vision: As an outside-the-box-thinking sales leader, I believe in pushing the boundaries of success in the aviation industry. I am dedicated to spearheading innovative sales strategies, unlocking new revenue streams, and consistently delivering value to clients and stakeholders alike.
Company summary Specialises in aircraft charter and leasing for diverse customers globally, serving freight forwarders, multinational corporations, governments, and humanitarian agencies. Their services extend beyond freight to include private jet charters for executives, large aircraft for crew rotations, international group travel, and On-Board Courier services. Job responsibilities • Strengthening Chapman Freeborn presence in the BENELUX & European region. • Leveraging company value through intensive brokerage services. • Managing sales & business development team. • Negotiating and closing (charter) contracts. • Focusing on high-ticket closing deals. ◽ Generated $0,3mln GP in Q4 2025. ◽ Welcomed over 10 new customers in new targeted European regions ◽ ROI/Closing rate of 34% in OCT 2025 ◽ Average (charter) contract value: $120K ◽ Successfully closed multiple ongoing business projects for 2026
Company summary Specialises in aircraft charter and leasing for diverse customers globally, serving freight forwarders, multinational corporations, governments, and humanitarian agencies. Their services extend beyond freight to include private jet charters for executives, large aircraft for crew rotations, international group travel, and On-Board Courier services. Key responsibilities • Established the Chapman Freeborn corporate presence in the Netherlands region. • Increased market share by pro-actively gathering new business. • Enhanced the company’s brand visibility by participating in international events. • Initiated long-term relationships with key customers through fixed aircraft allocations. ◽ Established BENELUX market from $0 into $1.5mln in 2023, $4mln in 2024 ◽ Welcomed over 75 new customers between 2023-2025 ◽ Sold close to 100 (charter) contracts ◽ YOY growth of 173%
Company Summary PAN GLOBAL Air Charters B.V., Schiphol; General Sales Agent (GSA) offering a wide range of air charter solutions for the live animals (AVI)-, cargo-, passenger- and business segments worldwide, acting as mediator between customers and operators to find and fill aircraft capacity. Job responsibilities • Identify business opportunities globally for shippers and carriers.  • Build innovative business cases with own team and all stakeholders. • Develop new sales strategies. • Prepare and submit charter contracts. • Strengthen stakeholder long-term relationships in competitive industry. • Create strategic plan and annual budget. • Perform business-and operating- reviews translated to tactical measures. Achievements ◽ Implemented innovative lead generation strategy (+30% in qualified leads) ◽ Developed & executed targeted training program for sales team (+30% in deal size) ◽ Negotiated contract terms with vendors (+15% cost savings per charter contract) ◽ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to set up strategic initiatives (-20% in operating costs, +15% in customer satisfaction)
Company Summary Euro Cargo Aviation, Oude Meer, Schiphol-Rijk; General Sales Agent (GSA) representing various airlines with technical + commercial services in the field of air freight, warehouse supervision, flight operations and after- sales. The represented airlines offer a global coverage of air cargo space with a main focus on scheduled and nonscheduled services in the African, North & South American and the Middle & Far East region. Job responsibilities • Research prospects and generate sales leads. • Manage a CRM database through various commercial tools. • Prepare and issue quotes and proposals. • Scout, acquire and promote new aircraft availability. • Participate in sales team meetings to review opportunities and ideas. • Handle customer inquiries, questions and resolve complaints. Achievements ◽ Regained lost customers and expanded total customer base (+25 on total 129) ◽ YOY operating margin improvement of 7% ($1,25mln to $2,7mln on $35mln flat) ◽ Renegotiated better airfreight costs. ◽ Strengthened company image through improved service (measured KPI's).
Company summary Strong B2B player specialised in the energy & telecom industry. The role of LeadGuru is fully service-related and focused on generating leads and acquiring new customers for large commercial providers, such as TELE2 & Eneco, allowing these companies to continue to grow market share while they remain focused on their core business. Job responsibilities • Win contracts. • Track sales-and marketing metrics. • Do gap analysis and benchmarking. • Prepare strategies (USP's) with marketing department. • Chase prospects in identified segments. Achievements ◽ Awarded multiple times MVP of the month. ◽ Record setter for most sales a day ever made. ◽ Contracted/Regained 75 customers lost to competitors.
Company summary Aviarena is a worldwide operating company operating trading in aircraft parts and tools. Additionally, they offer repair management, stock management assistance, and AOG services. Their customers are international airlines, maintenance companies, and intermediate parties. Job responsibilities within Aviarena Trading • Conduct tests, surveys & workshops to gather data. • Analyse data models to gain insight into the current operational procedures. • Develop innovative solutions for operational and strategic changes. • Cooperate with colleagues & stakeholders to gain in-depth understanding of critical business requirements. • Invent processes or systems needed to implement changes. • Interact with senior-level management regarding the proposed implementations. • Use knowledge and expertise to evaluate on the implementations. • Write reports & make presentations to highlight the effect of the implementations.