Noam Grootvriendt
About Noam Grootvriendt
Noam Grootvriendt is the Fleet Manager at Volkswagen Import, a position he has held since 2019. He has over 15 years of experience in various roles at D'Ieteren, including Sales Manager and Brand Manager, and holds multiple bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Automotive Management.
Current Role as Fleet Manager Volkswagen Import
Noam Grootvriendt currently serves as the Fleet Manager at Volkswagen Import, a position he has held since October 1, 2019. In this role, he oversees fleet operations and management for Volkswagen in the Brussels area. His responsibilities include coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient fleet utilization and customer satisfaction. He has expressed gratitude towards his colleagues and network for their support during this transition to his current role.
Work at D'Ieteren
Grootvriendt has extensive experience at D'Ieteren, where he has held multiple positions since 2004. His roles included Sales Advisor for Audi, Sales Manager at D'Ieteren Expo, and Brand Manager for Audi D'Ieteren Car Centers. He served as Fleet Sales Manager from 2009 to 2013 before transitioning to Sales Manager for Audi Center Zaventem until 2017. His various roles at D'Ieteren contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the automotive retail sector.
Educational Background
Noam Grootvriendt has a solid educational background in business and automotive management. He studied Business Management with a major in Marketing at UC Leuven-Limburg, earning his Bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at Ichec Brussels Management School, where he studied Automotive Management by Febiac, achieving another Bachelor's degree from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he studied Bedrijfsbeheer en Marketing at KHLeuven.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining D'Ieteren, Grootvriendt worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Candy Hoover Group for one year, from 2003 to 2004. This early experience in marketing provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his roles within the automotive industry, particularly in sales and brand management.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 15 years of experience in various roles within D'Ieteren Retail, Noam Grootvriendt has developed a comprehensive skill set in fleet management, sales, and marketing. His career trajectory reflects significant growth and specialization in the automotive sector, particularly in managing fleet operations and sales strategies.