Jeroen Straathof

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HR Director Adhesives at Bolton at Bolton

Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

Overview

Jeroen is the Global HR Director for Adhesives at Bolton, where he leads HR and Communications for over 800 employees across 15+ countries. He is a passionate advocate for inclusive, high-performing teams and partners with senior leadership to drive transformational change. People who have worked with him describe him as intelligent, collaborative, and forward-thinking.

He is passionate about empowering people and building agile, soulful workplaces where individuals can reach their full potential. Jeroen focuses on creating people-first cultures that are prepared for the digital age, with a global perspective that respects local cultures.

Unique fact: At a previous company, he reduced employee turnover from 27% to 5% annually through a renewed focus on leadership development and engagement.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Cultures
His professional headline identifies him as an "Advocate for Inclusive Cultures" and he is passionate about fostering inclusive teams that drive success.
Transformational Change
He states that he excels in partnering with senior leadership to lead transformational change and shape the future of work within organizations.
Employee Engagement
He has a proven track record of improving engagement, having previously increased it by 23% in two years at a prior company.

Media Appearances

Jeroen has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2019
HR Director Adhesives at Bolton at Bolton
4-2017 - 9-2019
Human Resources Director at Royal Swinkels
7-2014 - 3-2017
HR Manager at Royal Swinkels
6-2007 - 7-2014
HR Director Middle Europe at Cloetta
2002 - 2007
HR Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises

Education

1993 - 1996
Academic from University of Amsterdam
1999 - 2001
Post-Bachelor from Windesheim

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Exp : 18 Location : Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : HR Director Adhesives at Bolton at Bolton
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Insights For Selling To Jeroen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeroen is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeroen

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeroen move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Jeroen take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jeroen

Personality Compatibility


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