Richard Beks has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Richard started their career as a Student Member of the Medezeggenschapsraad at Hanzehogeschool Groningen in 2006. Richard then went on to establish their own company, Beks Media, where they served as the Owner from 2010 to 2014.
In 2012, Richard joined Randstad Nederland, where they held multiple roles including Sales Intercedent, Sales Manager, and Operationeel Manager. As an intercedent, they were responsible for acquiring new clients and maintaining relationships with existing ones. As a Sales Manager, they focused on acquiring medium and large organizations in Noord-Holland. And as an Operationeel Manager, they led a team of six intercedents, overseeing recruitment and hiring processes.
Richard joined Ahold Delhaize in 2017 and served as a Key Account Manager, responsible for developing marketing and media strategies for key accounts such as Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall. Richard continued this role in 2018 when they transitioned to Albert Heijn Media Services as the Key Account Manager and Team Lead. Here, they managed the Marketing & Media strategy, ranging from small sampling tools to full branded category campaigns. Richard also utilized the Data & Insights platform to optimize fact-based campaigns.
Richard's most recent role is as the Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Orbisk, starting in April 2019.
Throughout their career, Richard has gained extensive experience in account management, sales, and team management, making him a valuable asset in the marketing and media industry.
Richard Beks earned their Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Small Business and Retail Management from Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen. Richard attended this university from 2004 to 2009. Before their university education, Richard attended Ichtus College Kampen, but the specific details regarding their degree and field of study are unknown.
April, 2019 - present