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Lounas A.

Business Development Executive

The Randstad, Netherlands33 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • 25+ years in B2B sales transformation.
  • Expert in driving sustainable growth and sales effectiveness.
  • Proven track record in mentoring high-performing sales teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B sales transformation expert with a focus on commercial excellence and strategic growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sales EffectivenessBusiness TransformationInterim ManagementBusiness DevelopmentGo-to-market Strategy

Other Skills

Internet of Things (IoT)International SalesStrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)International Sales & MarketingMulticultural Team LeadershipB2BSales OperationsSalesNew Market ExpansionCross-cultural TeamsSales ManagementStrategic PlanningPMO ServicesBusiness Alliances

About

✅ ACCELERATE YOUR SALES TRANSFORMATION – FROM STRATEGY TO EXECUTION With 25+ years of hands-on experience in B2B sales transformation and commercial excellence, I help unlock untapped potential, drive sustainable growth, and turn sales ambition into measurable results. Culture Change ▪️ Shift from transactional to solution-selling models, improving sales performance and customer relationships. ▪️ Design and implement sales processes and segmentation strategies that optimize the full sales cycle. ▪️ Mentor individuals and teams to build a high-performing, collaborative sales culture. Business Development & Go-to-Market Strategy ▪️ Develop greenfield strategies and launch new products/services to capture new markets and channels. ▪️ Execute go-to-market plans, from recruitment to business generation, enabling scalable growth. ▪️ Lead business development with C-level executives to build strong, sustainable client relationships. KAM Programs ▪️ Design and implement KAM programs (account selection, skills development, and tools). ▪️ Maximize value from strategic accounts to boost retention, growth, and long-term partnerships. Sales Operations & Process Optimization ▪️ Lead sales kick-offs, establish consistent sales cadence, and drive cross-functional collaboration. ▪️ Implement incentive plans and best practices to continuously improve performance. ▪️ CRM Implementation & Adoption (e.g., Salesforce): efully leverage tools for visibility, reporting, and alignment. With my decades of operational experience, I help B2B organizations achieve: • Full visibility & control ; clear insights into pipeline, performance, and market opportunities • Predictable sales results ; reliable forecasts and consistent delivery against targets • Accelerated growth ; uncover and capture untapped market potential • Future-proof strategy ; adapt quickly to market shifts and maintain competitive advantage • High-performing sales teams ; motivated, skilled, and aligned around clear goals • Operational excellence ; efficient, data-driven processes that drive measurable outcomes • Sustainable transformation ; lasting change embedded in culture and daily practice Why Connect? If your organization faces challenges in driving sales transformation, improving effectiveness, or expanding into new markets, I provide strategic insights and hands-on guidance to unlock your full potential and deliver lasting business growth. 📞 Let’s talk about how to strengthen your sales engine.

Experience

Pur

CCO (interim)

Jan 2024Oct 2024 · 9 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · On-site

Sales EffectivenessInterim ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Multicultural Team LeadershipB2BTalent Management+3

Abax

VP Sales Key Accounts Europe (interim)

Jan 2022Jul 2022 · 6 mos · Larvik, Vestfold og Telemark, Norway

  • ABAX is at the forefront of telematics connecting all company assets on an unprecedented level. Our mission is to continually help our customers run their businesses smarter and healthier, making it easy for them to improve efficiency, comply with legislation, and increase profitability.
Internet of Things (IoT)Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInterim ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+18

Links analytics

Director of Business Development (interim)

Mar 2021Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • LINKS Analytics’ SB4 platform helps companies improve gross margins and revenues by anticipating changes in market environment and managing pricing and capacity accordingly
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInterim ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Software as a Service (SaaS)+16

Valtus - european leader in interim executive management

Director, Sales effectiveness, commercial excellence (interim)

Jul 2019Dec 2019 · 5 mos · Paris Area, France

Sales EffectivenessInterim ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)International Sales & MarketingBusiness TransformationB2B+6

Eutelsat group

Director, Sales effectiveness, commercial excellence (interim)

Dec 2017Jun 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos · Paris Area, France

  • Global HQ
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesInterim ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)International Sales & MarketingMulticultural Team Leadership+13

Tops consult

Sales Director - Commercial excellence

Apr 2015Present · 10 yrs 11 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France

  • TOPS Consult is the consultancy firm dedicated to your growth. TOPS Consult is a center of expertise that brings together in a single structure experts from different sectors and consultancy experts. TOPS Consult is a consultancy firm focusing on transformation. We work with companies to help them define their growth models, identify savings, and improve productivity. We then work with our clients to implement the right solutions.
Internet of Things (IoT)Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInterim ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+15

Vantiva

Sales Director -Smart Home, IoT (EMEA) - previously TECHNICOLOR (interim)

Oct 2013Mar 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Paris Area, France

Internet of Things (IoT)Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInterim ManagementInternational Sales & Marketing+16

Xerox

VP Sales BPS (EMEA)

Oct 2011Oct 2012 · 1 yr · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

  • Xerox Services (ACS BPS)
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInternational Sales & MarketingMulticultural Team LeadershipGo-to-Market Strategy+10

Northgatearinso (nga hr)

Director of Sales & Marketing (EMEA)

Jan 2010Jun 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • (14 countries)
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInternational Sales & MarketingMulticultural Team LeadershipGo-to-Market Strategy+10

Zurich insurance company ltd

Head of Partnerships (EMEA)

Oct 2007Jan 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Zurich EGI
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Software as a Service (SaaS)International Sales & Marketing+14

Orange business services

2 roles

Head of Partnerships (Global)

Jan 2005Sep 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInternational Sales & MarketingMulticultural Team LeadershipGo-to-Market Strategy+12

Director of Enterprise Sales

Jan 2003Dec 2004 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Management of sales teams
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Software as a Service (SaaS)International Sales & Marketing+15

Colt

Director of Sales, Managed Services (Netherlands & Austria)

Mar 2001Dec 2002 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Managed Services, Hosting, Data Center
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Software as a Service (SaaS)International Sales & Marketing+15

Verizon business (mci)

Channel Sales Manager, Managed Services (EMEA)

Jan 2000Mar 2001 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Business development (Hosting services, Data Center)
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Software as a Service (SaaS)International Sales & Marketing+15

Bentley systems

Director of Sales France / Director of Sales EMEA, Document Management (France/ EMEA)

Jan 1995Dec 1999 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • A spin-off of INTERGRAPH
  • Establish sales operations in France (95-97)
  • Engineering software (Document Management) sales EMEA (97 - 99)
Sales EffectivenessInternational SalesStrategyInternational Sales & MarketingMulticultural Team LeadershipGo-to-Market Strategy+13

Intergraph

Account Manager

Jan 1992Dec 1994 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Account Manager Industry & Government
  • Engineering software & services
Go-to-Market StrategyB2BSalesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Alliances

Concepts

Account Manager

Dec 1989Dec 1991 · 2 yrs

  • Engineering software & services
Go-to-Market StrategyB2BSalesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Alliances

Education

Université Lumière Lyon 2

Master's degree (DESS) — IT & Business Administration

Jan 1988Jan 1989

Université Lumière Lyon 2

Master's degree

Jan 1983Jan 1988

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