About us
With 30 years of experience in growing consumer brands and legal entities in the European market, ESSD has a wide experience in country specific consumer markets, cultures and legislations. Seeing the importance of E-commerce solutions growing, as well as the international demand for low-threshold solutions to market entries, ESSD focuses on a full-service solution for international consumer brands.
Today ESSDconsulting has deepened its expertise as a full-service e-commerce agent and a digital marketing agency. We offer a one-stop- solution from the import of goods to the complete management of multiple marketplaces across Europe , the UK and the US.
By partnering up with import agencies, customs authorities, 3-PL providers and VAT accountants across Europe, the UK and the USA, ESSD-Consulting is able to provide an all-entailing, low threshold access to cross-regional marketplaces and infrastructures.
Our team speaks 8 languages and consists of sales and marketing driven multi-taskers, each owning a unique expertise in our field.

Who are we?
We are the one-stop, full-service partner for international consumer brands seeking expansion

Our Services

Import Services & Administration
ESSD consulting imports via their own customs mandate their client’s goods from all over the world into Europe, the UK and the USA.
Once at their destination our team manages the cross-docking of those goods to multiple marketplaces across the continents and to our central 3-PL location in the Netherlands.

Marketplace Set-Up & Management
ESSD selects the best marketplaces to offer your products directly to consumers and build your brand awareness across European markets.
From setting up and updating your listings in all languages with optimized key words, to boosting sales conversion. Our team supervises the on-time fulfilment via our 3PL partner and manages your returns and customer service.

Digital
Marketing
ESSD defines with the brands a suitable, digital marketing strategy and implements it accordingly. Working with expertise partners, ESSD can offer a wide range of marketing services, such as: Daily Marketplace Performance Campaign Management, Brand Awareness Building, Social Media Management and European Content Creation. Made to measure to your specific needs

Other Business
Development
We represent your brand on the European market by:
- Representing your brand in our EU Showroom
- Handling returns & customer service
- Representing your brand on international fairs
- Arranging international business development meetings
- Key Account Acquisition & Management
- Distributor Management
Our projects
Current Clients


Completed Projects
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
A few words from our clients
MEET OUR TEAM

Dagmar Janousek
Is the Founder and Managing Director of ESSD consulting and an experienced International Sales & Marketing Professional. She has 25 years of experience in setting up businesses and international brands in Europe, Asia and Latin-America. Since 1999 based in Amsterdam and she has been starting up businesses with focus on international strategies and brand acquisitions, multinational sales management, international key account management as well as strategic marketing. Dagmar conducts business in German, English, Dutch, Spanish, French and Czech.

Emmet van Mil
Emmet is our Finance and Operations Manager with experience in managing financial processes and optimizing operational efficiency. With a keen eye for detail and strong analytical abilities, Emmet is able to make critical decisions and provide effective solutions to complex problems. Emmet manages the various reporting platforms, the accounting department and our Human resources. Emmet interests are watching and playing football. Emmet conducts business in English and Dutch.

Joris Zevering
Joris is our E-commerce Manager. Joris manages the E-commerce support team across all categories and regions. He has a problem solving, creative mind and an eternal patience with our Pan-European marketplaces. Joris loves going to the gym and socializing with friends. Joris conducts business in English and Dutch.

Lucia Zappia
Lucia Zappia is our Marketing Manager and has gained over the years a wide range of experience in digital marketing. Lucia manages the social media activities and affiliate programs for some of our brands and oversees online marketing via Facebook, Instagram, Google Shopping as well as marketplace related marketing activities via our expertise partners. Lucia likes music, travelling and conducts business in English, Italian, Spanish and Amharic.

Tico Stafleu
Tico part of our E-commerce Support team. Tico is a hands-on all-round player and overlooks the ESSD customer service for all platforms and regions as well as our 3PL communication. Tico loves socializing with friends, organizing cookouts and to workout. Tico conducts business in English and Dutch.

Mary Najafizarrini
Mary Najafizarrini is member of the marketing & sales support team Supporting both departments, the online marketing and e-commerce team, Mary bridges the gap between e-commerce content management and digital marketing. Mary loves to paint, baking delicious sweets and conducts business in English, Dutch and Persian.

Boyd Esser
Boyd is our marketplace expert and manages special marketplaces projects across various regions. With his problem solving expertise, Boyd helps the team with onboarding processes and special integrator questions, as well as with marketplace advertising. Boyd loves to go to the gym and travel and conducts business in English and Dutch.

Malte Renken
Malte is a member of our E-commerce team across all European platforms. Malte’s analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and his detail-oriented mindset supports our E-commerce Team with focus on the German speaking marketplaces. Malte enjoys football and spending time with friends and conducts business in both German and English.
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Do you believe getting your organization up and running in the European market should be your next step? We would love to help you.