24-02-2025
Interview - Jarick van der Gaag
At Student Consultant, ambitious students work on challenging projects for companies. One of them is Jarick van der Gaag, who works daily as a Sales Consultant to drive the company’s growth. In this interview, he shares his role, the benefits, and his experiences at Student Consultant.
The Role of a Sales Consultant
At Student Consultant, Sales plays a crucial role in acquiring new projects. Jarick focuses on finding potential clients and drafting project proposals. Thanks to the automation of the acquisition process, the focus is no longer on cold calling, but rather on introductory meetings and concretizing collaborations.
"With the automation of our acquisition process, you barely need to spend time on cold calls. Instead, you focus on introductory meetings with potential clients and preparing project proposals to bring in new assignments."
Flexibility and Personal Development
One of the biggest advantages of this role is the flexibility. Jarick determines his own schedule, making it easy to combine work with his studies and other commitments.
"What I like most about this role is the flexibility. I decide when to prepare acquisition emails and when to schedule meetings. This way, I can easily plan appointments around my classes and other commitments and organize my week optimally."
Additionally, the role offers plenty of room for personal development. Jarick is not only building his sales and communication skills but also learning how to analyze customer needs and translate them into concrete solutions.
"I’m rapidly developing my sales and communication skills, which is incredibly valuable for my future career. It's also really exciting to be at the core of new projects and shape them together with the client."
The Success of a Successful Deal
In addition to the flexibility and learning opportunities, the success of securing a project is one of the most motivating aspects of his work. The process from first contact to a signed project proposal is challenging but incredibly rewarding.
"And the best part? The success! In just one and a half months, I’ve already secured two projects 🚀. Going through that process and seeing the results is super motivating—and there’s also a nice bonus attached to it."
An Ideal Part-Time Job for Ambitious Students
For Jarick, this position is the perfect part-time job. It offers valuable work experience as well as the assurance of a good income without being tied to fixed hours or monotonous work. Business Development at Student Consultant is not just about acquisition but also about strategically thinking with clients and helping them launch concrete projects.
With his experience and growth at Student Consultant, Jarick proves that this role is perfect for students who want to develop in sales, consulting, and entrepreneurship.