ABOUT ESSENTIAL BASICS
Founded in 2004, Essential Basics is an experienced agency and distributor of high-quality and exclusive brands. Essential Basics takes care of the sales, marketing and distribution of the brands Arc’teryx, Descente ALLTERRAIN, DU/ER, LEUS, Reigning Champ, SAXX, Superfeet, Veilance and VSSL in the Benelux. Focus, personal attention and excellent service are the main themes that our team strives for every day. If you have a question, do not hesitate to contact us.
NIELS RUIJS
Niels has built Essential Basics together with Marit and is responsible for the general state of affairs. He is a Certified Pedorthist and knows a lot about feet. Niels is an avid snowboarder and kitesurfer, likes to play tennis with his friends and can also a regular gym visitor. He is also doing fun things with his two sons.
MARIT ONRUST
Essential Basics started in 2004 and is co-owner of Essential Basics. Marit has an advisory role and helps with strategy development. You will regularly find her on the yoga mat, like to take a walk in the woods, play tennis and love to cook.
DANIËLA VAN BODEGOM
Daniëla joined our team in January 2020 as an account manager. Daniëla is very experienced in the outdoor branch and focuses in particular on the brands Arc’teryx, DU/ER, SAXX and LEUS. On weekends she can often be found in the woods for a round of mountain biking or running.
ED VAN LINSCHOTEN
Ed is an account manager and responsible for the sales of Arc’teryx, Veilance, Descente ALL TERRAIN and Superfeet. He drives throughout the Benelux and is mainly responsible for our customers in the fashion segment. Ed is an early bird and can be found regularly at 6 am in the gym or the woods for a good run.
INGE NANNES
Inge is responsible for Arc’teryx dealer service. In her free time, Inge likes to work for others, or you can find her on the tennis court. You can contact her with all questions regarding Arc’teryx.
HELEEN KUITENBROUWER
Heleen is a cheerful all-rounder. She takes care of everything regarding deliveries, stock, warehouse and responsible for after-sales. In addition to her work, Heleen is an active athlete; she often goes running and does mountain biking and surfing.
TINEKE KOPER
Tineke arranges everything in the field of finance and insurance. For questions about debtors or creditors, you must, therefore, be with her. Tineke likes to cook well and cycles a lot.
