Marcus Arends has extensive experience in the sanitary sector, currently serving as a Sanitair adviseur at Plieger BV since March 2017. Prior to this role, Marcus worked as a Verkoper at Jan van Erp tegels en sanitair from August 2007 to February 2017, managing the complete sales process of bathrooms and focusing on customer insights. From January 2001 to July 2007, Marcus was the Hoofdverantwoordelijke sanitair afdeling at Formido Bouwmarkten BV, where responsibilities included sales and aftersales. Earlier in career, Marcus operated as a Zelfstandig ondernemer antiekhandel at Arends Antiek Venlo from 1986 to 2000, specializing in the purchasing and selling of antiques. Marcus's educational background includes a MAVO/VMBO degree from College Den Hulster (1975-1980) and a Middenstandsdiploma from Avondcollege Venlo (1985-1986).