Eline Bastiaenssens
About Eline Bastiaenssens
Eline Bastiaenssens is an International Customer Relationship Manager with extensive experience in strategic account management and sales operations. She has held various roles at Barry Callebaut Group and Ernst & Young, and currently works at VONQ, where she focuses on understanding customer needs and developing sales strategies.
Current Role at VONQ
Eline Bastiaenssens serves as the International Customer Relationship Manager at VONQ, a position she has held since 2022 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. In this role, she engages in strategic account management, focusing on building strong relationships with customers. Eline develops and implements international strategic sales development plans, ensuring that customer needs are understood and met effectively. Her work involves educating clients about recruitment marketing solutions, which enhances their understanding of the services offered.
Previous Experience at Barry Callebaut Group
Eline Bastiaenssens has extensive experience with Barry Callebaut Group, where she held several positions over a span of years. She worked as a Pricing Manager for Gourmet & Beverages from 2020 to 2022 in Belgium. Prior to that, she served as Manager - Sales Operations for Corporate Accounts from 2017 to 2019 in Chicago. Eline also held the role of Cocoa Pricing & Position Manager from 2014 to 2017 in Zürich Area, Switzerland, and worked as a Jr Integration Management Officer from 2013 to 2014 in the same location. Her diverse roles contributed to her expertise in pricing and sales operations.
Early Career at Ernst & Young
Eline began her professional career at Ernst & Young, where she worked as a Jr Auditor from 2011 to 2012. This role provided her with foundational experience in auditing and financial analysis, which has been beneficial in her subsequent positions. The skills acquired during her time at Ernst & Young have contributed to her understanding of financial operations and strategic management.
Educational Background
Eline Bastiaenssens completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Economics at Ghent University from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Applied Economic Sciences, specializing in Accounting and Finance, from the same institution in 2011. Additionally, she studied Economics - Mathematics at Stella Matutina College in Lede. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in economic principles and financial management.
Industry Networking and Representation
Eline has represented VONQ at various meetups and events, contributing to the development of an industry network. Her involvement in these events allows her to engage with industry peers and share insights on recruitment marketing solutions. This networking effort supports her role in building relationships and understanding market trends.