Gerd De Backer

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Financial & Administrative Support at Netleaf Group

Kruibeke, Flemish Region, Belgium

Overview

Gerd De Backer is an experienced administrative professional with a strong background in financial support, project coordination, and HR assistance. Educated at Karel de Grote-Hogeschool, she has a broad knowledge of tasks including order processing, invoicing, and supplier accounting, gained through roles at Netleaf Group and Getronics.

Described as a social and highly responsible person, Gerd is known for her accuracy and willingness to support colleagues whenever needed. She values creating a helpful and efficient work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration in all her professional endeavors.

She has a proven track record of supporting C-level executives, having served as a Management Assistant to two consecutive Chief Operating Officers at Getronics.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Administrative Excellence
Her entire career is built on providing high-level administrative support, from calendar management to project coordination.
Financial Administration
Her current role is in Financial & Administrative Support, with experience in invoicing, order processing, and supplier accounting.
HR & Staffing
She has direct experience providing support to HR Staffing and various managers within a large operations division.

Media Appearances

Gerd has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2021 - 10-2025
Financial & Administrative Support at Netleaf Group
2-2021 - 7-2021
Management Assistant at Hertsens BVBA
11-2017 - 11-2020
Management Assistant Operations at Getronics Belgium NV
11-2016 - 11-2017
Management Assistant at Getronics Belgium NV
9-2007 - 11-2016
Management Assistant at Getronics Belgium NV

Education

1984 - 1986
A1 from Karel de Grote-Hogeschool
Education details unavailable from Pulhof Berchem - Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Institiuut

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Exp : 38 Location : Kruibeke, Flemish Region, Belgium Job Level : N/A Designation : Financial & Administrative Support at Netleaf Group
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Insights For Selling To Gerd

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gerd is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gerd

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gerd move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Gerd take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Gerd

Personality Compatibility


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