Erik Bakker

Critic
DISC Type : C

Partner at Visser & Visser

Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Overview

Erik Bakker is a Partner at Visser & Visser, where he is the Head of the Doetinchem office and a board member for V&V Accountants B. V. He focuses on international business, particularly with the firms German Desk. Erik holds an Executive Master in International Finance from the University of Amsterdam.

Based on his social media activity, Erik is passionate about fostering a positive and dynamic workplace. He enthusiastically documented his offices renovation and move, highlighting the importance of a great environment for his team and celebrating the start of a new chapter.

As a board member, Erik is specifically responsible for the domains of "Inspiration and Innovation" within the firm.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Precise

Critic

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.  They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Topics They Care About

International Cooperation
He represented his firm at an international tax and assurance summit in Puerto Rico, discussing global cooperation and new frameworks with colleagues from around the world.
Motivational Leadership
Organized a workshop on leading and building teams in dynamic times. His role description also lists him as an "encourager" and "steward of our culture. "
Workplace Culture
He actively vlogged and posted about his office's renovation and move, showing a deep personal investment in creating a positive environment for his colleagues.

Media Appearances

Erik has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Partner at Visser & Visser
7-2024
Board Member V&V Accountants B.V. at Visser & Visser
1-2022 - 7-2025
Senior Adviseur at Visser & Visser
9-2020
Head of Doetinchem Office (German Desk) at Visser & Visser
4-2018 - 2-2022
Relationship Manager at Visser & Visser

Education

2017 - 2019
Executive Master in International Finance (MIF) from University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Nyenrode Business University

More Information

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Exp : 14 Location : Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Partner at Visser & Visser
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Insights For Selling To Erik

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erik is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erik

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erik move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Erik take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Erik

Personality Compatibility


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