Steven Essink

Director at Gym Company Retail

Catalonia, Spain

About

Entrepreneur and executive in the fitness equipment industry with over a decade of experience building and scaling international retail and distribution businesses. As Co-owner and Director of GymCompany Retail S.L., I co-lead one of Europe’s largest multi-channel fitness equipment retailers, operating across 12 countries. Co-Founder of Titanium Strength, a performance-driven strength equipment brand designed for both home and professional gyms, now recognized across Europe. I also oversee the exclusive European and UK distribution of ForceUSA, a leading global strength training equipment brand. Focused on omnichannel growth, product innovation, and strategic partnerships in the evolving fitness landscape.

Experience

  • Director at Titanium Strength
    Oct 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

    Co-Founder of Titanium Strength, a performance-driven strength equipment brand designed for both home and professional gyms, now recognized across Europe

  • Director at GymCompany España
    Dec 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 8 mos

    Lead one of Europe’s largest multi-channel fitness equipment retailers, operating across 12 countries. Co-Founder of Titanium Strength, a performance-driven strength equipment brand designed for both home and professional gyms, now recognized across Europe. Oversee the exclusive European and UK distribution of ForceUSA, a leading global strength training equipment brand. Focused on omnichannel growth, product innovation, and strategic partnerships in the evolving fitness landscape.

  • Director at Mundo Fitness
    Jan 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos

    Co-Founder/Director Created online presence in 6 European countries

  • Market Research for Distribution in Spain at Ubershot Ltd
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2009 · 4 mos

    - Carried out thorough research of Spanish energy drink market - Created proposal & sales strategy for market penetration - Set up logistics network & sales team

  • Assistant to Physical Coal Trader at Katrus Group
    May 2009 - Sep 2009 · 5 mos

    - Successfully negotiated quotes from state owned anthracite mines - Established solid relationship with the main coal trading houses - Helped negotiate trade-financing agreements - Conducted rigorous analysis of Ukrainian and Spanish coal and coke markets