Wim Biesterveld

Critic
DISC Type : C

Algemeen directeur at Amsterdam Diamonds

Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Wim Biesterveld is the General Director of Amsterdam Diamonds, continuing a family legacy in the diamond industry that dates back to 1888. As a fifth-generation expert and certified diamond grader, he specializes in sourcing high-quality diamonds and creating custom jewelry, operating under the principle of buying for his clients, not selling to them.

Beyond the world of jewelry, Wim has a strong passion for sports management. He previously served as the General Director for the professional football club FC Volendam. His expertise in this area is backed by a degree in International Sportmanagement and Leadership from Nyenrode Business University.

He is a highly valued member of the Amsterdam Diamond Bourse, the oldest diamond exchange in the world.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Family Business Legacy
Proudly represents the fifth generation in a family diamond business that has been operating since 1888, passing expertise from father to son.
Diamond Expertise
A certified diamond grader with affiliations to GIA and HRD, he focuses on sourcing the finest diamonds and creating bespoke jewelry pieces directly from his workshop.
Client-Centric Sourcing
His core business philosophy is acting as a trusted buyer for his clients to ensure they acquire the best possible diamonds for the best price.

Media Appearances

Over ons – Amsterdam Diamonds (mentions Wim Biesterveld, Algemeen directeur). Featured in Amsterdam Diamonds

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2022‑4 VMI Alumni Review – Featuring Wim Biesterveld (Algemeen directeur, Amsterdam Diamonds). Featured in Issuu (VMI Alumni Review)

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Work History

9-2020
Algemeen directeur at Amsterdam Diamonds
3-2019 - 3-2020
Directeur operations at NIB GROUP Specialisten in Wereldwijde Inningen
3-2010 - 5-2019
Directeur / Eigenaar at Time4Jewels Rosada
4-2006 - 5-2019
Directeur / Eigenaar at Time4Jewels Bataviastad
2-2014 - 1-2017
Algemeen Directeur at FC VOLENDAM

Education

2015 - 2016
International Sportmanagement and Leadership from Nyenrode Business University
1986 - 1987
HBO juweliers management from Vakschool Schoonhoven

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Insights For Selling To Wim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Wim is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Wim move?

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

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

You And Wim

Personality Compatibility


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