John Smit

Critic
DISC Type : C

DGA/Commercieel directeur at Baltus Holland

Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands

Overview

John Smit is the Commercial Director and owner of Baltus Bloembollen BV. With a long career at the company, he drives progress through innovation in assortment and positioning. He champions a creative and flexible sales approach and has a background from NCOI Opleidingen.

His personal philosophy is rooted in the idea that development and change start with oneself. He values creative thinking and supports fellow entrepreneurs. He also follows major brands like Google and The Coca-Cola Company for market inspiration.

He lives by the Einstein quote, “If you do what you did, you get what you got, ” applying it to both personal growth and business strategy.

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

ROI Driven

Negotiator

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Product Innovation
He recently spearheaded the launch of new concepts like the "Nature Gifts Zadenhuis" and a new seed line, focusing on unique assortments and consumer presentation.
Brand Development
John actively works on the company's brand, recently investing in a "frisse nieuwe look & feel" to give a new identity to their future vision.
Sustainable Business
He has elevated organic products from a sideline to a "serieuze pijler" (serious pillar) within the company, indicating a strong commitment to sustainable practices.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2021
DGA/Commercieel directeur at Baltus Holland
5-2021
Sales manager at Baltus Holland
Outside Sales Representative at Gebroeders Baltus Bloembollen B.V.
6-2010 - 12-2015
Sales & export verantwoordelijk at Gebroeders Baltus Bloembollen B.V.
Commercial Sales at Baltus Bloembollen BV

Education

2018 - 2018
HBO from NCOI Opleidingen
2015 - 2016
HBO from NCOI Opleidingen

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Exp : 11 Location : Epe, Gelderland, Netherlands Job Level : Junior Designation : DGA/Commercieel directeur at Baltus Holland
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

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

  • 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 John move?

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

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

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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