Stephan Van Laer

Regional Key Account Manager Healthcare Europe Region

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Stephan is a senior executive with business practice in both medium to very large multinational transport and logistics companies. A target beating sales professional who prospects and presents at C-level to secure new business and retain long term profitable accounts. Possesses an exemplary track record of performance within the Healthcare & Pharma business development linking operational and commercial teams to provide performance excellence. + 25 years of experience in international freight forwarding, small parcel distribution, supply chain management, contract logistics, operations, business development and strategic key account management at global and regional level. Speaks 5 languages (Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish) Skills People management ; building teams ; proven contribution management Logistics & Transportation solution design and implementation management, GDP trained, specialist in developing Logistics & Transportation solutions for the Pharma/Healthcare Industry. Business development and Strategic Key Account Management Situational Sales Negotiation and Procurement skills Marketing & Sales expertise

Experience

  • Yusen Logistics (Full-time · 5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Regional Key Account Manager Healthcare
      Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Head of Trade Lane Development & Healthcare Industry Vertical Benelux & Germany
      Sep 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Develop and expand trade lane management between Benelux, Germany, and Asia Pacific countries. • Grow the Healthcare industry vertical in Benelux and Germany, driving business growth and market presence.

    • Business Development Manager Healthcare Benelux
      Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Global Sales Manager at CEVA Logistics
    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 · 11 mos

  • Global Account Director, Healthcare at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
    Dec 2019 - Aug 2020 · 9 mos

    Healthcare Industry Vertical

  • Panalpina World Transport (11 yrs 8 mos)
    • Global Key Account Manager
      Apr 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Assuming global responsibility for the business development and key account management of a TOP 10 Pharma company offering end to end supply chain solutions.

    • Strategic Key Account Manager Healthcare
      Jun 2010 - Dec 2019 · 9 yrs 7 mos

      Purpose of Position • Act as the interface between the global account(s) and the Panalpina Sales and Operations organization within EMEA • Assume regional responsibility for the customer partnership and growth, coordinate implementation • Further development of the account(s) in line with the national / global targets and meet the objectives of growth and profitability • Support other sales groups with industry knowledge and know-how to develop vertical expertise (case studies, joint sales calls, etc) Other tasks • Build up / improve customer relationship on a national / regional (EMEA) basis together with assigned stakeholders in the different areas • Secure existing business by assuring Panalpina reliability and increasing customer satisfaction • Assume responsibility and coordination for dedicated projects, e.g. new traffic lanes, logistics projects, etc. for all phases of the project (marketing, proposal-phase, contract negotiations, project initiation and development, implementation & post-implementation) on a national /regional / global level • Hold regular QBR sessions with assigned customer(s) and report back on results to Panalpina Senior management on area and corporate level. • Develop strong business relationship on customer level and create awareness of Panalpina within the customer’s organization and vice versa • Increase industry knowledge and create awareness for the account and the customer’s industry within the Panalpina group through proper communication with relevant parties • Act as a trouble shooter for the customer within Panalpina • Assure CRM (Customer Relationship Management) utilization and accurary Within this assignment I am responsible for the Strategic Key Account Management of 5 global accounts in the healthcare industry

    • Country Sales Manager BeLux
      May 2008 - May 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Leading team of 14 inside & outside sales people.

  • UPS (10 yrs 9 mos)
    • Strategic Account Manager
      Oct 2005 - May 2008 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Strategic Account Management with top customers in Europe

    • Area Sales Manager Belgium & Luxemburg
      Dec 2003 - Sep 2005 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Responsibility for Outside Sales Belgium & Luxemburg (leading team of 14 people)

    • Account Executive Antwerp Area
      Sep 1997 - Nov 2003 · 6 yrs 3 mos

      Business Development in Antwerp Area