Erik Hogervorst

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Eigenaar at Buildt

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Erik Hogervorst is the owner of Buildt, with over 15 years of experience helping organizations create structure and peace. His expertise lies in asset and change management, primarily within the food, infrastructure, and built environment sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Build Environment and a Lean Black Belt certification (theory).

Outside of work, Erik is a dedicated family man and world traveler. He has taken two separate three-month journeys with his wife and young daughter, exploring countries across Asia and Oceania, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Thailand. He values personal stories and authentic self-expression.

He has been self-employed for over three years, which is longer than he has ever worked for any single employer, a milestone he recently celebrated.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Topics They Care About

Organizational Improvement
Helps teams and organizations create overview, order, and tranquility, believing this is the foundation for trust and achieving goals.
Asset Management
Has extensive experience in asset management within various sectors, including the food industry at companies like innocent drinks and Nutricia.
Entrepreneurial Freedom
Celebrated being self-employed longer than any previous role. He highlights freedom and the ability to choose his own hours as a key secret to his success.

Media Appearances

Erik has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Eigenaar at Buildt
10-2025 - 12-2025
Op reis at Buildt
3-2024 - 5-2024
Op reis at Buildt
7-2020 - 2-2022
Maintenance technician team manager at innocent drinks
1-2018 - 6-2020
Maintenance engineer / Technical leader, PBF at Nutricia Medical Nutrition

Education

2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Build Environment (BBE) from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
2002 - 2006
mbo from Albeda College, the Netherlands

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Erik

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erik is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erik

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erik move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Erik take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Erik

Personality Compatibility


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