Julie Vanmaekelbergh

Julie Vanmaekelbergh is a seasoned professional in sales and business development with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as Field Sales Manager at Alken-Maes since May 2024, Julie has founded and owned PurSang Brands & Sales since January 2017. Previous roles include Sales Manager at Robinetto, VAVATO, and Co-Founder of Gutss Drinks, where Julie played a key role in launching three notable non-alcoholic spirits. As National Field Sales Manager for CCV Belgium, Julie managed and coached a team of account managers. Background also includes managing partner responsibilities at Roots Import, focusing on brand negotiations and distribution development in the BeNeLux region, and business consulting at Horeca Logistic Services, where contract negotiations and strategic property acquisitions were key focus areas. Julie's early career included roles in sales representation and marketing coordination. Educational credentials comprise a Bachelor’s degree in leisure, tourism, and recreation from Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende and a degree in business management from Sint-Jozefinstituut Brugge.