Eric Van Lancker

"Somewhere, somehow Sales are part of our daily live."

Sales is Eric's passion and his strength. Rich experience in all areas of commercial business has shaped his career from Sales Manager at Daimler Benz Belgium to the executive levels of global automotive suppliers. A Belgian “cultural chameleon”, Eric is an expert who has successfully led sales and marketing teams in major automotive centers worldwide (including China and North America), as well as 25+ years in leadership positions in the German and French markets. Eric has also served on the board of the European Automotive Polyurethane Association for more than two decades, including the last six years as President.

Expertise

Eric Van Lancker's multifaceted expertise makes him an ideal partner to support talents on their growth path. He has a great ability to decipher complex customer and supplier situations and to lead deadlocked negotiations to a “win/win compromise”. It is not only in such negotiation situations that Eric brings his keen sense of cultural nuance, which plays an important role in building personal relationships.

As a consultant, Eric Van Lancker focuses on

  • Coaching and training: Develop your high potentials in sales and increase their performance.
  • Support and advice: Clarify deadlocked relationships and situations efficiently.
  • Cultural awareness: Prepare (future) expats and new assignments optimally.
  • Tools for expansion: Expand your candidates' comfort zone for successful promotions.
"Somewhere, somehow Sales are part of our daily live"