Tijs Desmaele

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DISC Type : cd

Commercial (freelance) at Want You Club (Business)

Zwevegem, Vlaanderen, België, Belgium

Overview

Tijs is a driven Sales Manager at Athena Graphics, specializing in enhancing packaging quality and efficiency for clients. A graduate of Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen, he excels in business development and sales management. People who have worked with him describe him as a driven individual.

Outside of his primary role, Tijs is deeply immersed in the world of professional cycling. He passionately pursues sponsorships and partnerships for teams and businesses, combining his sales expertise with his love for the sport. He actively follows the latest in cycling technology and safety.

He uniquely balances two distinct careers: one in the technical graphic design industry and another in the fast-paced world of professional cycling sponsorships.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Packaging Solutions
As a Sales Manager at Athena Graphics, he focuses on improving packaging quality, increasing efficiency in artwork management, and optimizing time-to-market for clients.
Cycling Sponsorships
He actively works as a freelance commercial manager for cycling entities like Intermarché-Wanty, focusing on securing partnerships and sponsorships.
Business Development
Describing himself as a "Master handshaker, " his career is centered on building connections and creating commercial opportunities in both corporate and sports environments.

Media Appearances

Tijs has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
Commercial (freelance) at Want You Club (Business)
4-2019
Sales Manager at Athena Graphics
3-2023 - 12-2025
Commercial (freelance) at Intermarché-Wanty
5-2018 - 4-2019
Export Manager at Belting
8-2015 - 5-2018
Key Account Manager BeNeLux at Faram

Education

2006 - 2009
Bachelor's degree from Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West-Vlaanderen
Education details unavailable from Sint-Jan Berchmans college Avelgem

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 10 Location : Zwevegem, Vlaanderen, België, Belgium Job Level : Middle Designation : Commercial (freelance) at Want You Club (Business)
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Insights For Selling To Tijs

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tijs is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tijs

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tijs move?

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

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Tijs

Personality Compatibility


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