Richard Griffioen

Richard Griffioen has a diverse work experience spanning from 2008 to the present. Richard started their career as a Horeca uitzendkracht at Verwiel en Wijngaard, where they focused on engaging and building teams. Richard then worked as an Account Manager at GoldenDeals, specializing in e-commerce flash deals with a focus on events related to cars and motors.

Following this, they joined iChica Limited as a Sales Manager, responsible for managing the daily flash deals on the e-commerce website. Richard later transitioned to the role of International Sales Manager at Cortese Watches, where they managed various facets of the men's watch brand's operations and focused on expanding the global sales network.

Richard then took on the role of International Sales Manager at CLUSE, where they were responsible for achieving commercial targets by managing relationships with distributors and expanding the brand's global sales network.

Richard then moved to Swapfiets, joining as a B2B Sales Manager, where they promoted the concept of an always-working bicycle for employees through a fixed monthly fee.

Richard subsequently joined Otrium, an online fashion outlet marketplace, as a Partnership Manager and later as a Senior Partner Success Manager, focusing on enabling brands to turn unsold inventory into opportunities and extending the life-cycle of fashion.

Richard'smost recent work experience is as a Senior Account Manager at Colect, a tech company delivering digital sales solutions for fashion and lifestyle brands. In this role, Richard is responsible for building long-term strategic partnerships, hosting partner meetings, managing contracts, and serving as the main point of contact for partner escalations/de-escalations.

Throughout their career, Richard has demonstrated a strong track record in sales, partnership management, and account management across various industries such as e-commerce, fashion, and tech.

Richard Griffioen completed their Bachelor's degree in Commercial Economics (in Sport) from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where they studied from 2006 to 2011.