Rikkert Van Erp

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Accountmanager Business Engagement (Sr.) at WWF Netherlands (WNF / Wereld Natuur Fonds)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Rikkert is a Senior Account Manager for Business Engagement at WWF Netherlands, where he focuses on building corporate partnerships. With a Masters from Rotterdam School of Management, he is described by colleagues as ethical and diligent. His career demonstrates a long-term commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

His passion for sustainability extends into his personal ventures, having previously owned a business that imported and sold organic wine from Spain. His public communications show a deep commitment to environmental causes, including biodiversity, tree planting, and animal protection.

Unique fact: Rikkert previously founded and ran his own company specializing in the import and sale of Spanish organic wine.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

Demanding

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Sustainability
His role involves engaging businesses to support WWF's mission, focusing on how companies can operate within planetary boundaries and support nature.
Biodiversity Conservation
Frequently posts about protecting endangered species, preserving natural habitats, and the importance of biodiversity for a healthy economy and planet.
Sustainable Business
His past venture importing organic wine and current role at WWF highlight a strong, long-standing interest in commercially viable, eco-friendly products and practices.

Media Appearances

Rikkert has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2018
Accountmanager Business Engagement (Sr.) at WWF Netherlands (WNF / Wereld Natuur Fonds)
7-2017 - 12-2017
Accountmanager Major Accounts (Sr.) at WWF Netherlands (WNF / Wereld Natuur Fonds)
1-2015 - 6-2017
Accountmanager Major Accounts at WWF Netherlands (WNF / Wereld Natuur Fonds)
1-2008
Owner at Riverp
11-2009 - 12-2014
Sales & Marketing Manager at Professional Tester

Education

2006 - 2010
Master from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
2000 - 2004
Bachelor from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)

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Exp : 17 Location : Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Job Level : N/A Designation : Accountmanager Business Engagement (Sr.) at WWF Netherlands (WNF / Wereld Natuur Fonds)
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Insights For Selling To Rikkert

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rikkert is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rikkert

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rikkert move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Rikkert take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Rikkert

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