Joeri Groenewoud
About Joeri Groenewoud
Joeri Groenewoud serves as the Vice President of Sales for Europe at Global-e, leading a team of over 14 direct reports and managing the sales process from prospecting to closing. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various companies, including Aramex and eShopWorld.
Work at Global-e
Joeri Groenewoud serves as the Vice President of Sales for Europe at Global-e since 2022. He leads a European sales team comprising over 14 direct reports. His responsibilities include managing the entire sales process from prospecting to closing, ensuring that the team meets revenue targets and aligns with company goals. He develops strategies aimed at increasing Global-e's market share in Europe and plays a crucial role in negotiating pricing and business terms with both enterprise and SMB e-commerce retailers.
Previous Experience in Sales and Supply Chain
Before joining Global-e, Joeri Groenewoud held several significant positions in sales and supply chain management. He worked at eShopWorld as the Vice President of Business Development for EMEA from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as the Global Supply Chain Director at Aramex for nine months in 2013-2014. His earlier roles at Aramex included Supply Chain Solutions and Branch Manager in Amsterdam, along with a position as Sales Director for Europe at Arlon from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Joeri Groenewoud holds an Associate’s Degree from St. Michael College, which he completed from 1988 to 1991. He furthered his education at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Airplane Engineering from 1991 to 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and supply chain management, equipping him with the necessary skills to lead teams and develop business strategies.
Building Relationships with Executives
In his current role at Global-e, Joeri Groenewoud focuses on building consultative relationships with C-level executives in customer prospects. This approach enhances business development efforts and fosters long-term partnerships. His emphasis on value and return on investment (ROI) in negotiations is key to his strategy for expanding Global-e's business in the competitive European market.