Niels Bel
About Niels Bel
Niels Bel is a Strategic Account Manager at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having held various positions at Tennant Company and other organizations over several decades.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Niels Bel serves as the Strategic Account Manager at Tennant Company since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing key accounts and developing strategic relationships to drive business growth. His extensive experience within the company, having previously held various positions, contributes to his effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience at Tennant Company
Niels Bel has a long tenure at Tennant Company, where he has held multiple positions. He worked as a Sales Representative for Midden Nederland from 2004 to 2007, then transitioned to the role of Account Manager for Northwest Nederland from 2007 to 2013. Following this, he served as Account Manager for BSC and Retail NL from 2013 to 2017. This progression highlights his deep understanding of the company's operations and customer needs.
Military Service Background
Niels Bel served in the Koninklijke Landmacht as a Dienstplichtig soldaat Verbindingsdienst from 1986 to 1987. His military service took place in Garderen and lasted for one year. This experience may have contributed to his skills in teamwork and discipline.
Educational Background and Training
Niels Bel has pursued various educational opportunities focused on sales and retail. He studied at Catharijne College Utrecht, where he achieved an MBO in Retail from 1982 to 1985. He furthered his education with sales training at Kenneth Smith from 1998 to 2002, followed by additional sales training at Mercury International in 2014 and BridgeMoore from 2015 to 2018. He also completed a Sales B program at ISBW Opleiding & Training from 2010 to 2011.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his extensive career at Tennant Company, Niels Bel held various positions. He worked as a Trainee at Ahold from 1987 to 1988 and as a Ledenwerver at CNV Vakmensen from 1988 to 1994. Additionally, he served as a Fundraiser for Operation Mobilization from 1995 to 1996. These roles provided him with diverse experiences in sales and customer engagement.