Rex Pattyn
About Rex Pattyn
Rex Pattyn is the Customer Care Manager at JBT FoodTech, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in international sales and project management, supported by a strong educational background in engineering and languages.
Current Role at JBT FoodTech
Rex Pattyn currently serves as the Customer Care Manager at JBT FoodTech, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for customer care sales and business development related to spare parts, options, upgrades, and service support packages for equipment in the food industry. His extensive experience in sales and customer support enables him to effectively address client needs and enhance customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Rex Pattyn has a diverse background in sales management across various companies. He worked as a Sales Manager at Rf-Technologies for five months in 2011 and held the position of Sales Manager at UnitronGroup from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he served as the International Sales & Project Manager at Burke E. Porter Machinery from 2012 to 2014 and as a Sales Manager at GEA Group from 2014 to 2018. His roles have contributed to his expertise in international sales and project management.
Educational Background and Engineering Expertise
Rex Pattyn holds multiple degrees in engineering. He studied at Ghent University, where he focused on Textile Engineering and earned the title of Ir. (civil engineer). He also studied at Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende, achieving a Master in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Electronics and Semiconductor Physics. Additionally, he pursued studies in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics at KU Leuven. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in mathematical and physical modeling, relevant to the machinery industry.
Language Proficiency and International Engagement
Rex Pattyn is a polyglot, proficient in several languages including Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. This linguistic ability enhances his effectiveness in international sales and business development, allowing him to engage with clients and partners across diverse markets. His passion for traveling further supports his efforts to explore and develop new business opportunities globally.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Rex Pattyn's career spans several decades, beginning as a Product Support & Sales Manager at Barco from 1985 to 2006. He then transitioned to Picanol as a Sales & Market Intelligence Manager from 2006 to 2009. Following his tenure at UnitronGroup, he worked at GEA Group until 2018. His career reflects a consistent focus on sales and customer care within the machinery sector.