Jens Oberste-Wilms

About

Experienced strategist with demonstrated history of achievement working in chemical industries. Skilled in Sales, Strategic Account Management, Marketing, Project Management, Global Business Development, and People Management combined with a strong learning agility. Passionate challenger that coaches high performing cross-functional teams for having a strong connection to each other and their joint growth objective by facilitating the understanding to use new strategies. Proven track record for driving organic and inorganic growth strategies in B2B and B2C with an emphasis on innovation/R&D, sustainability and value selling. Highly engaging, collaborative, and passionate European Business Director who breaks down complex opportunities into actionable plans, that drive execution and deliver results.

Experience

• H.B. Fuller (14 yrs 10 mos)
  • European Business Director Direct Sales
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Sales Manager DE, AT, CH, PL
    Sep 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Global Strategic Account Manager
    Dec 2019 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

• Armstrong World Industries (14 yrs 2 mos)
  • Key Account Manager Healthcare, Junior executive
    Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 · 10 mos

  • Key Account Manager Central Europe / Sales Manager Benelux
    Apr 2007 - Nov 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    P&L responsibilty for Benelux

  • Key Account Manager Residential Germany
    Aug 2004 - Mar 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• liable to military service at German Armed Forces
  Jul 1996 - Apr 1997 · 10 mos

  liable to military service