Bart van Lijf

Global Sales Director at Nedap Identification Systems

Bart van Lijf has extensive work experience in various sales and business development roles. Bart is currently working at Nedap Identification Systems as the Global Sales Director, a position they have held since April 2022. Before that, they worked as the International Sales Manager at the same company from September 2020 to April 2022.

Prior to their current role, Bart van Lijf worked at ARS Traffic & Transport Technology as the Business Development Manager for the BU Surtronic division. In this role, they were responsible for the growth of the company's public transport business in DACH, UK, and the Nordics. Bart managed direct and indirect sales channels and achieved a significant win with a public transport authority, securing an order value of EUR 1.4 million. Bart held this position from July 2018 to August 2020.

Before joining ARS Traffic & Transport Technology, Bart van Lijf worked at XVR Simulation. Bart held multiple roles at the company, including Sales Manager DACH & Nordics, where they managed a team of three and was responsible for software license sales in DACH and the Nordics. Bart also served as the Manager of Sales Operations, where they were in charge of the company's sales operations, developed and implemented a sales and marketing roadmap, and selected and customized CRM software. Their tenure at XVR Simulation lasted from April 2013 to July 2018.

Earlier in their career, Bart van Lijf worked at companies such as PostNL, TKH Security B.V., Cendris Customer Contact, Novis, IP Network (a subsidiary of the RTL Group), and Het Financieele Dagblad. In these roles, they held positions such as Business Development Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager Europe, Senior Sales Consultant, International Sales Manager, and Account Manager.

Overall, Bart van Lijf has a strong background in sales, business development, and sales operations, with experience in various industries and markets.

Bart van Lijf's education history is as follows:

- From 2007 to 2008, Bart attended Nyenrode Business University, where they pursued an Executive Master's degree in the Foundations of Management.

- In 2001 and 2002, Bart studied at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics.

- In 1994, Bart participated in the Erasmus Programme at The University of Freiburg, where they focused on the Historisches Seminar.

- Between 1989 and 1994, Bart attended the University of Amsterdam, completing 75% of their degree in History.

- From 1988 to 1989, Bart was enrolled at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Lerarenopleiding d’Witte Lelie, where they completed their Propeadeutic year. Their field of study included English and History.

- Bart's secondary education took place at Kottenpark College from 1981 to 1988, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

- Bart's primary education was completed at Enschedese School Vereniging between 1972 and 1981, but no specific degree or field of study is listed.

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  • Global Sales Director

    April, 2022 - present

  • International Sales Manager

    September, 2020

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