Bettlach, Solothurn, Switzerland
I am an experienced international Technical Sales Manager with global experience in technical sales for the machine tool industry. My expertise covers technical sales at customer site, machine tool shows or technical events, detailed product training for sales engineers and implementing of actions to increase sales. - Focus on selling high end machine tools - Strong language skills in German, English and Portuguese - Global experience in technical sales and customer support - Living and working in the USA for 8.5 years - Excellent customer handling with focus on his needs and understanding of cultural differences - High level of dedication and passion
Managing all the sales activities in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Belgium / Netherlands / Luxemburg Acquisition of new customers as well as managing and expanding existing customer relationships Establishing the annual sales budget together with local dealers Visiting customers in asseigned sales territory Preparing and conducting sales trainings for the local sales force Analizing sales performance and implement measures to increase sales Preparing and conducting technical events such as machine acceptance or machine demonstrations together with customers Creating marketing material, especially short application videos and blog posts
Mikron Agie Charmilles is now GF Machining Solutions Managing the technical sales activities for the sales companies in USA, Canada, Mexico, Brasil, Argentina, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia Preparation and conducting of technical events internally and externally Visits at sales companies, customers and trade Shows Conducting sales Training to our sales staff at sales companies and dealers Preparation and implementation of measures to increase sales in the responsible market areas
Responsible for the sales support to sales companies and dealers Key account manager for the Volkswagen Group world wide Responsible for the organization + preparation of test cuts, factory acceptance and customer events Preparation and implementation of measures to increase sales in the responsible market areas
Managing the technical sales activities for the sales companies in USA / Canada / Mexico / Brasil / Argentina Preparation and conducting of technical events internally and externally Visits at sales companies, customers and trade Shows Head of technical special projects Preparation and implementation of measures to increase sales in the responsible market areas
Head of the diagnostic Team with 5 diagnostic engineers Customer visits worldwide
Responsible for internal and external service training worldwide Writing of technical documentation used for training and diagnostics Attending telephone service hotline
Responsible for the mechanical assembly of fine wire braiding machines Responsible for the purchase of all required materials to build the machines Scheduling, training and recruting of the assembly crew