Murrhardt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Master’s degree in Engineering (University of Stuttgart) with majors in Technology Management and Laser Technology Four years in military services as squad leader (Airborn Division 26) Self-driven Management Professional with proven ability to improve small sales teams; More than ten years experience in promoting and selling complex technology products that need explanations; Identifying new demands and transferring them into business models with excellent client service rating - Developed and managed long-term activities to ensure continuous growth - Oversaw Sales, Marketing, Project Administration, Spare parts and Services, worldwide export - Formed and led an effective and efficient sales team applying management methods from X-PAND - Evaluated the company's market situation regarding prices, competition, potential - Increased number of inquiries per month by using modern Search Engine Optimization and improvement of the company's public image - Led meetings with key-accounts and potential clients to understand their needs in terms of emptying, transport and automation - Brought many innovative solutions to production. An example being the short-distance transport of polymer recyclate into and between processes. All maintaining the necessary precautions needed in an Atex zone, i.e. inertization, SIL equipment, organizational measures. - Designed and priced complex systems comprising of emptying machines, mechanical and/or pneumatic transport, crushing, weighing and PLC control. - Organized and participated trade shows with budgets > 2% turnover - Thoroughly enjoyed all of this experience, learned a lot about innovative product design, using new technologies, products and processes to develop quality, cost-effective products and provide solutions to manufacturing problems; conducting research in areas of considerable complexity and managing highly exciting, successful and rewarding projects and their teams.