New Commercial Manager strengthens AGF team

26 May 2025

Normec Foodcare is proud to introduce its new Commercial Manager AGF: Robert Schut. Robert recently joined the commercial team, where he focuses on strengthening existing customer relationships and expanding the customer base in the dynamic AGF sector. His ambition? To build a lasting partnership with every customer - large or small.

From logistics at defense to Sales manager on Curacao

Robert has always had an affinity for the dynamic food industry. "I have rolled up my sleeves in many places; my career can't exactly be called boring. After my military service, I continued to work at Defense in the logistics department as a baker, cook and in the purchasing department for both the Netherlands and abroad." After his time at Defense - then in Curaçao - Robert moved into the commercial side there, but still with a link to the food industry. He started working as a Sales Manager, in the meantime taking marketing-related training and courses and emigrating back to the Netherlands after 13 years of experience as a Sales Manager.

The commercial playing field feels like coming home to me

In recent years, Robert has mainly worked with fresh produce. "I was Manager of the fresh produce department at Sligro and responsible for everything in that department: AGF, bread, fish, cheese and meat products. I really enjoyed it there, but I still missed the commercial part. In his new role as Commercial Manager AGF all the pieces of the puzzle come together. After years of experience in the food and AGF sector, he is now making the step to a position where he can fully utilize his commercial drive and in-depth product knowledge. "The commercial playing field feels like coming home to me."

Listening, learning and connecting

Robert's ambition is to build a lasting relationship with every customer. The customer - large or small - must know what to expect from Normec. Contact is therefore very important to Robert. "I like to keep lines of communication short and give the customer attention for a long-term cooperation. I believe you are only truly successful when customers see you as a partner. My approach is personal and transparent, because honesty lasts the longest." In the coming period, Robert wants to take the time to get to know all clients. His plan is clear: "Build trust by doing what you promise and always thinking along in solutions. His role will not only be advisory, but also connecting. Robert sees it as his task to identify needs in the market and respond with appropriate solutions from Normec's wide range of services.

A commercial bridge builder

What drives Robert is not only results, but above all connection. "I believe in lasting relationships. With customers, but also internally. We have a great team within Normec with so much substantive knowledge and I see it as my job to build bridges between them." With his hands-on mentality, he likes to tackle and follow through. "I am a real doer, sitting still is nothing for me".

A true outdoorsman

Besides his passion for food and cooking, Robert likes to be outside as much as possible. "You can regularly find me running through the polder or slogging in a boot camp group. I'm adventurous and I love to travel."

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