Victor Bonke
About Victor Bonke
Victor Bonke is the founder of Acquiro and an expert in social selling on LinkedIn, with over 35 years of experience in sales and consultancy. He has worked with major clients and authored a book on cold calling, while also providing training and strategic advice for organizations.
Work at Acquiro (Social Selling on LinkedIn)
Victor Bonke has been working at Acquiro since 2006, specializing in Social Selling on LinkedIn and cold acquisition. He serves as an expert, speaker, and trainer, focusing on helping organizations integrate social selling into their sales strategies. His role involves providing training and consultancy services tailored to the needs of various clients, including large corporations and smaller enterprises.
Education and Expertise
Victor Bonke holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Nyenrode Business Universiteit, completed between 1978 and 1981. He further advanced his education at RSM Erasmus Universiteit, earning a Drs. in Business Administration from 1981 to 1984. His educational background supports his extensive experience in management consulting and sales, contributing to his expertise in social selling and client acquisition.
Background
Victor Bonke has over 35 years of experience in sales and management consulting. He began his career at NCR Corporation, where he worked in sales from 1984 to 1987. He then spent a decade as a management consultant at Capgemini, followed by a role as a sales executive at People Partners - Emplaza.nl. His transition to social selling reflects his adaptability to changing market dynamics and digital sales strategies.
Achievements
Victor Bonke has authored the book 'Koud Bellen: Brrr…', which focuses on cold calling techniques. He has provided training and consultancy services to notable clients such as Rabobank, AKZO-NOBEL, ABN-AMRO, and Oracle. Additionally, he has been a keynote speaker for business clubs, sharing insights on the strategic use of LinkedIn for client acquisition. His extensive network includes over 7000 connections on LinkedIn.