Alexis Van Dam

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Partnership Manager Cluster Marketing Studies HvA at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Sassenheim, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Alexis van Dam is a Partnership Manager and Lecturer in Sales & Marketing at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. With a Masters from Nyenrode Business University, he specializes in developing commercial talent and connecting students with businesses. People he has worked with often describe him as sharp, professional, and encouraging.

He is passionate about the practical application of theory, a philosophy he extends to his work coaching entrepreneurs. Alexis hosts a podcast focused on e-commerce and has authored articles on professional development and personal productivity, showing a keen interest in helping others grow both professionally and personally.

Unique fact: Alexis hosts two separate podcasts—one for university alumni about their careers and another dedicated to e-commerce and marketing for entrepreneurs.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Commercial Talent Development
His stated mission is to develop commercial talent that makes a real impact from day one, which he accomplishes through lecturing, coaching, and creating business partnerships.
University-Business Collaboration
As a Partnership Builder, he actively connects his marketing students with companies like FrieslandCampina to solve real-world business challenges, benefiting both parties.
E-commerce Growth
He hosts the "eCommerce Lessen" podcast, which is aimed at providing owners and founders of e-commerce ventures with practical marketing and sales advice.

Media Appearances

Alexis has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Partnership Manager Cluster Marketing Studies HvA at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
6-2023
Podcast host HvA CE The Story Continues (Alumni Podcast) at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
8-2020
Senior Lecturer & Researcher Marketing & Sales at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
8-2021
Podcast host at eCommerce Lessen
2-2023
Project Researcher Specialist at Centre for Market Insights

Education

2005 - 2006
Master’s Degree from Nyenrode Business University
2002 - 2005
Bachelor’s Degree from Inholland University of Applied Sciences

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Insights For Selling To Alexis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alexis is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alexis

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alexis move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Alexis take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Alexis

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