Marc-Philipp Kaes

Team Lead | Business Development | International Sales

Nagold, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Strategic thinker, analytical mindset, and creative problem solver – these qualities define me. With my quick comprehension and strong analytical skills, I efficiently adapt to new fields and navigate dynamic environments with ease. Through my international experience, I have built a valuable multicultural network and gained deep insights into global business dynamics. My strong self-motivation and ambition continuously drive me to grow both professionally and personally. I firmly believe that the right mindset is the key to long-term success and personal fulfillment.

Experience

  • Häfele SE & Co KG (12 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head of Export Sales - Business Development & Cross-Regional Functions
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Professional and disciplinary leadership of the team - Conducting market potential analyses and developing well-founded business cases to identify focus markets and new business opportunities - Defining and implementing targeted growth strategies - Developing effective sales support measures along the entire sales process - Establishing sales control mechanisms and defining relevant KPIs for performance measurement - Consolidating cross-regional tasks and introducing or optimizing the necessary processes

    • Project leader foreign sales business projects
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for leading the project team and ensuring communication of project progress to senior management for the following initiatives: / Development of a standardized innovation process for the Häfele Group / Implementation of electronic payment solutions within the Häfele Group

    • International Sales Manager
      Oct 2016 - Aug 2024 · 7 yrs 11 mos

      - Management and strategic development of international distribution partners with full P&L responsibility for a sales volume of approximately €4 million. Sales regions include Lithuania, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Azerbaijan and Armenia - Conducting market potential and competitive analyses, identifying key market players through international business trips - Expanding product assortments across all sales channels while aligning with market-specific conditions - Developing targeted promotions and offers in close collaboration with distribution partners - Organizing trade fairs, training sessions and joint customer events to strengthen market presence - Coordinating and supporting all sales-related aspects during the establishment of a new country subsidiary

  • Intern at Hafele UK
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 · 2 mos