Geert Poels
About Geert Poels
Geert Poels is a Regional Sales Manager at Marel, where he has served as Product Manager Innova since 2017. He has over a decade of experience in sales management within the food machinery industry, having worked in various regions including Russia, South East Asia, and Iceland.
Work at Marel
Geert Poels has been working at Marel since 2008, holding various positions that demonstrate his expertise in the food machinery industry. He started as a Sales Engineer at Marel Stork Poultry Processing B.V. in the Netherlands, where he gained technical knowledge in poultry processing equipment. He transitioned to an Area Sales Manager role for South East Asia from 2012 to 2013, followed by a position as Area Sales Manager for Russia in 2014. He served as Regional Sales Manager from 2015 to 2018, and currently, he is the Product Manager for Innova since 2017, based in Garðabær, Iceland.
Education and Expertise
Geert Poels earned his Bachelor's degree from Has University of Applied Sciences, studying from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at Tias School For Business and Society, focusing on Leadership from 2016 to 2017. His educational background complements his extensive experience in sales management within the food machinery sector, particularly in roles that require a deep understanding of product offerings and market strategies.
Background in Sales Management
Geert Poels has over a decade of experience in sales management roles at Marel. His career began with an operator position at Mars in the United States from 2001 to 2003, after which he shifted to sales-focused roles. His experience spans various regions, including Russia and South East Asia, showcasing his ability to adapt to different markets and customer needs. This extensive background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales dynamics in the food machinery industry.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Marel, Geert Poels worked at Sormac Bv as an Area Sales Manager for seven months in 2013-2014. His earlier experience includes four years as a Sales Engineer at Marel Stork Poultry Processing B.V. in the Netherlands, where he developed technical expertise in poultry processing equipment. This diverse work history has contributed to his proficiency in sales and technical aspects of food machinery.