Joost Verbakel

Critic
DISC Type : C

Accountant at aaff

Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

Overview

Joost Verbakel is a seasoned Accountant at aaff with nearly 35 years of experience advising a diverse range of SME clients in the Ede-Bennekom area. He holds an Accountant-Administratieconsulent certification and has a strong affinity for financial software, handling everything from sole proprietorships to complex corporate structures.

Residing in Ede, Joost is an avid road cyclist who enjoys tackling hills in the southern Netherlands and Belgium. He is also deeply involved in his community, serving as the treasurer for Meet-Inn, a local walk-in center that provides support and meals to residents.

Interesting fact: Despite his long career in accountancy, he initially considered becoming an electrician to avoid following in his fathers footsteps.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

SME Advising
Has decades of experience as a senior client manager, advising a wide range of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in various industries.
Financial Software
Possesses a strong personal and professional affinity for various financial software, indicating an interest in fintech and process automation.
Road Cycling
A passionate cyclist who enjoys riding in the hills of the Netherlands and Belgium, and takes annual mountain trips with friends.

Media Appearances

Joost has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Accountant at aaff
5-1998 - 1-2025
Accountant at Alfa Accountants en Adviseurs Ede
10-1996 - 4-1998
Relatiebeheerder at Alfa Accountants en Adviseurs Ede
7-1995 - 9-1996
Clientadviseur at GIBO Groep
8-1987 - 6-1995
Assistent-accountant at Accountantskantoor Roosenboom / GIBO Groep

Education

1995 - 1999
Accounting and Finance from Opleiding Accountant-Administratieconsulent via Markus Verbeek Preahep
1988 - 1994
Education details unavailable from MBA en SPD via Markus Verbeek Preahep

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Exp : 38 Location : Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands Job Level : N/A Designation : Accountant at aaff
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Insights For Selling To Joost

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joost is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joost

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joost move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Joost take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Joost

Personality Compatibility


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