Serge Ploegmakers

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DISC Type : c

Global Marketing Committee Member at PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Overview

Serge is a technical sales and marketing professional at VDL Packaging, focused on packaging innovation and process improvement. He is also a Global Marketing Committee Member at PMMI, with a background in supply chain engineering and warehouse management at Ebusco, giving him a holistic view of industrial processes.

Outside of work, Serge is a certified Kettlebell Expert, demonstrating a passion for physical fitness and discipline. He believes strongly in collaboration and knowledge sharing, always looking to learn from peers and industry leaders to find better ways of working together and adding value.

Unique Fact: He is a certified Kettlebell Expert, showcasing a unique commitment to strength and discipline outside his professional life.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Packaging Automation
He actively discusses future trends in packaging automation, specifically VFFS technology, highlighting the need for faster changeovers, modular design, and sustainability.
Marketing & Process
His goal is to combine marketing expertise with process improvement skills to create solutions that drive efficiency and value for both customers and suppliers.
Sustainable Packaging
He connects businesses with packaging technologies designed to improve performance and sustainability, a key trend he follows closely in the flexible packaging sector.

Media Appearances

Serge has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Global Marketing Committee Member at PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
8-2024
Technical Sales Support at VDL USA, INC
1-2024 - 8-2024
Technical Sales Support at VDL Packaging bv
11-2022 - 1-2024
Manager Warehouses at Ebusco®
12-2020 - 11-2022
Supplychain Engineer at Ebusco®

Education

2021 - 2021
Junior from CST Nederland
2019 - 2019
Kettlebell Expert from AALO Opleidingen

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Exp : 7 Location : Richmond, Virginia, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Global Marketing Committee Member at PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
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Insights For Selling To Serge

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Serge is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Serge

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Serge move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Serge take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Serge

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