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Yan Volking

Yan Volking

Terrassa

Summary

International Business Engineer with strong knowledge of various technical and engineering sectors including chemical, electrical, injection molding, medical, and food. Multilingual with cultural understanding and ease of relating to diverse nationalities. Unlimited availability for travel. known for effectively bridging technical expertise and client needs. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance International Sales Engineer

Freelance International Sales Engineer
02.2016 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • prospecting and attracting new customers (trade fairs, management of specialized social networks, cold call visits)
  • Active customer management
  • Project management from the development of the technical specifications, through prototyping, validation and finally industrial production
  • Geographic sector Principal: France, Spain, Secondary: Rest of EU

Representations :

NiCHe Materials Ltd

  • Custom production and supply of hard-to-find chemicals for various sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and semiconductors, through a worldwide network of more than 40 manufacturing partners
  • Prospecting and after-sales service for customers in Spain and France

Joan Bonastre S.A

  • Contract manufacturer specialized in the development and manufacture of components for medical devices by machining medical grade metals and plastics (titanium, stainless steel, PEEK, POM, COC, etc.)
  • ISO-13485 certified company

Cable And Tubing Solutions GmbH

  • Design, development and production of custom cables, cable harnesses, tubing and catheters for customers in the medical, railway, military and aeronautical sectors

ET Elastomer Technik GmbH

  • Contract manufacturer specialized in the development and manufacture of silicone components for medical devices (a) by injection - LSR; and (b) by extrusion
  • ISO-13485 certified company with ISO 8/7 clean room production

Frosch Chemie S.L

  • Manufacturer of chemical products for timber treatment and protection, marketed throughout the entire timber industry value-added chain: from saw mills and the impregnation of structures (poles, formwork boards and others) to furniture production

Sales Director

Innovamed Spain, S.L.
06.2012 - 01.2016

Company Overview:

Manufacturing of medical device components by thermoplastic injection molding in clean room environment

Mission:

  • Reporting directly to the General Manager
  • General management of the commercial department
  • Establishment of sales objectives in conjunction with the General Manager
  • Monitoring of objectives and management of the commercial strategy
  • Analysis of customers' technical needs
  • National and international prospecting (50% of business trips)
  • Preparation of technical bids and negotiation of manufacturing contracts
  • Manufacturing of medical device components by thermoplastic injection molding in clean room environment

Export Office Manager

Espiroflex S.A.
04.2011 - 05.2012

Company Overview:

Manufacture of flexible tubes

Mission:

  • General administration of the export department
  • Working with Microsoft Office Suite and IBM-AS400
  • Telephone contact with export customers (follow-up of offers, orders, collections, solutions to various problems)
  • Preparation and management of documentation (letters of credit, export certificates)
  • Follow-up of manufacturing deadlines
  • Logistics management (capacity calculation, inland and maritime service requests)
  • Control of non-conformity incidents
  • Fertilizer preparation
  • Preparation for and attendance at international trade fairs
  • Manufacture of flexible tubes

Export Manager

Frosch Chemie S.L.
01.2010 - 01.2011

Company Overview:

Manufacture of wood treatment products

Mission:

  • Market research
  • Customer maintenance (France)
  • Prospecting and customer acquisition (France)
  • Formulation, submission and follow-up of bids
  • Analysis of products stored at customers' premises
  • Business travel 50% of the time
  • Manufacture of wood treatment products

Export Manager

Gema Group
01.2004 - 01.2010

Company Overview:

Production of optical discs and RFID cards

Mission:

  • Market research (France, Portugal, Germany)
  • Establishment of target sectors
  • Prospecting and new customer acquisition
  • Large account acquisition
  • Development of new product lines
  • Business travel : 50% of the time
  • Production of optical discs and RFID cards

Export Manager

Jamones Sala S.A.
01.1998 - 01.2004

Company Overview:

Meat and Delicatessen Products

Mission:

  • Develop and implement export strategies to increase international sales.
  • Build and maintain relationships with foreign distributors to expand the company's global presence.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with international distributors
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to adjust strategies and identify new opportunities.
  • Coordinate closely with production, logistics, and quality control teams to ensure that export shipments meet client and regulatory specifications and are delivered efficiently.

Export Director

Rotec Plastics S.A.
01.1995 - 01.1998

Company Overview:

Custom rotomolding for industry

Mission:

  • Set annual export sales budget
  • Prospect for new accounts (travel 50% of my time)
  • Controlling of the export account.
  • Manage existing customers accounts
  • Attend European trade shows


Education

Msc. (M.B.A. Specialized) - Marketing

University of Manchester
Manchester (UK)
01.1992

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Sciences

University of Manchester
Manchester (UK)
01.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Allegheny College
Pennsylvania (USA)
06-1986

Skills

  • High capacity for fast on-the-job learning in new technical environments
  • Thermoplastic injection molding and extrusion
  • Milling and machining of high precision parts
  • Medical device development
  • Multilingual skills
  • Ease of relating to diverse nationalities and cultures
  • Availability for travel
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales closing
  • Presentation Skills
  • Customer Support
  • Solution selling
  • Product Development
  • Relational database building and management
  • MySQL proficient
  • Python programming
  • BASH scripting
  • Familiar with LINUX/Windows environment

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Catalan
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)

Professionalcompetencies

  • Strong knowledge of many technical and engineering sectors: chemical, electrical (cables and connectors), injection molding, medical, food
  • Computer science: Relational databases (MySQL), Programming: Python / BASH; familiarity with LINUX environments

Personal Information

  • Nationality: Dutch
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

Photography

Availability

Unlimited availability for travel

photography

Taking a good photograph only takes a few seconds, so this hobby does not encroach on my professional obligations

I have had some of my work published and post regularly on Instagram. 

Timeline

Freelance International Sales Engineer

Freelance International Sales Engineer
02.2016 - Current

Sales Director

Innovamed Spain, S.L.
06.2012 - 01.2016

Export Office Manager

Espiroflex S.A.
04.2011 - 05.2012

Export Manager

Frosch Chemie S.L.
01.2010 - 01.2011

Export Manager

Gema Group
01.2004 - 01.2010

Export Manager

Jamones Sala S.A.
01.1998 - 01.2004

Export Director

Rotec Plastics S.A.
01.1995 - 01.1998

Msc. (M.B.A. Specialized) - Marketing

University of Manchester

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Sciences

University of Manchester

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Allegheny College
Yan Volking