Ernst Gerolt

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DISC Type : C

Business Unit Director Supply Chain & Logistics at Team EIFFEL

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Ernst Gerolt is the Business Unit Director for Supply Chain & Logistics at Team EIFFEL, where he specializes in providing interim professionals and project management. With over 15 years of experience, he has a history of building business units from the ground up, including DPA Logistics.

He is an alumnus of Inholland University of Applied Sciences, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration. He frequently organizes and promotes industry events focused on supply chain strategy and future trends, bringing together professionals to discuss pressing topics in the field.

He once set up and managed the entire reverse logistics operation for Blokker, a major Dutch retail chain.

Personality Overview

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Negotiator

Objective Thinker

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Management
As Business Unit Director for Supply Chain & Logistics, this is his core expertise, focusing on interim solutions for planning, operational, and tactical challenges.
Interim Professionals
His work and social media posts revolve around connecting interim professionals and freelancers (ZZP'ers) with supply chain and logistics projects.
Business Development
He has a proven track record of building new business units from scratch, as demonstrated by his role in establishing DPA Logistics.

Media Appearances

Ernst has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Business Unit Director Supply Chain & Logistics at Team EIFFEL
12-2023 - 9-2025
Business Unit Director Supply Chain & Logistics (Regio Noord) at Team EIFFEL
1-2020 - 11-2023
Business Unit Manager Logistics at DPA Professionals
9-2017 - 12-2019
Business Line Manager Logistics at DPA Professionals
2-2016 - 8-2017
Manager Reverse Logistics at Blokker

Education

2009 - 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Inholland University of Applied Sciences

More Information

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Exp : 13 Location : Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Business Unit Director Supply Chain & Logistics at Team EIFFEL
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Insights For Selling To Ernst

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ernst is

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

  • 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 Ernst move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ernst take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Ernst

Personality Compatibility


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