Markus Kaules

Head of Sales & Marketing Europe

Dolores, Valencian Community, Spain

About

Distinguished 25+-year career is showcased by an impressive record of achievement in delivering dynamic business results that include increasing revenues and market share, improving productivity and efficiency, and driving profitability. Senior manager with deep international experience in distribution and manufacturing, in both interim and permanent roles. Focusses on delivering customer-centric results across truly global multi-site markets leading B2B and B2C manufacturing and distribution businesses requiring structural change, robust commercial process, and strategy for significant growth. Outstanding leadership skills building multi-functional teams through effective people development and performance management. Experience in PLC, Private Equity backed, and US corporate ownership. • Transformational change of complacent sales structures • Implementation of effective distribution channel, OEM & Key Account strategies • Optimise revenues and margin improvement on a sustainable basis • Building key commercial business relationships and global partnerships • Marketing focussed on customers and growth, deploying effective use of digital strategy • Operations delivering efficient processes with effective measurement • Challenge to status quo and drive for change

Experience

  • Head of Sales & Marketing Europe at ELARABY Group
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Since its establishment in 1964, ELARABY has grown from a joint family business into one of the largest industrial and commercial companies in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa. ELARABY is represented by 16 commercial, industrial, medical and service companies in four different governorates with 35 industrial plants and two hospitals. In 2022, ELARABY employed more than 45,000 people. ELARABY's brand portfolio consists of 17 global brands with 26 product categories and more than 4,000 variants. ELARABY's numbers in the domestic and international market continue to grow as the company exports to more than 60 countries around the world. In the domestic market, one of ELARABY's strongest assets is its extensive distribution network, which consists of more than 3,000 distributors and 20 brand stores supported by more than 600 customer service centers. In a society that consists of more than 100 million Egyptians who have placed their trust in ELARABY over the years, ELARABY gives back to the community by implementing and adopting various development projects in the fields of education, healthcare, environmental protection and social solidarity.

  • Manager OEM Europe & Global Acc.Mgr.Honeywell at ASSMANN WSW components GmbH
    Sep 2019 - Sep 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    ASSMANN WSW components is well known as a worldwide system supplier for standard- and customer tailored connectors, cable harnesses, heat sinks and assemblies. ASSMANN WSW components is offering more than 45 years of experience within the electromechanical and heat sink markets. All products are available on an international base through a worldwide sales network. The ASSMANN group, an important shareholder of the ASSMANN WSW components group is supplying into the Computer & Network market.

  • Managing Director at Kaules smc
    Apr 2010 - Mar 2020 · 10 yrs

    Business, Sales and Operational Management Consulting Many small- to medium-sized businesses lose money everyday from inefficient planning and execution processes that can’t keep pace with the growing and varying needs of today’s customers. Those inefficiencies impair their ability to profitably deliver products on time, while hamstringing their cash positions, making them more vulnerable to business fluctuations and weakening their competitive position over all. Our consulting services helps companies move faster and more efficiently to enable lower costs and growth. We improve the way people physically interact with material, information, and each other by designing or redesigning critical business processes. By improving your sales and operations planning and execution processes, you can improve cash flow, boost profitability and beat the competition to market opportunities. “It’s all about the process.” We offer expertise in: General Management Sales and Operational Management & Planning Demand Planning and Forecasting Supply Planning and Inventory Optimization Change & Restructuring Management

  • Director of Sales Europe Midle East & Africa at ClingZ Inc.
    Jul 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Europeanwide business resposebility at ClingZ Inc. ClingZ, Inc. is the inventor and premier manufacturer of electrically charged polypropylene film worldwide. ClingZ® is a patented, electrically charged polypropylene film that adheres to any dry interior surface without glue, tapes, pins or tags. Effortless to apply and remove, ClingZ’s high-tech print media is useful across a broad variety of applications and industries. ClingZ® is the perfect media for creative, high-impact and cost efficient marketing campaigns including: - Branding, product news, promotions and window design - Point of Sale (POS) messaging & signage - Entertainment & event marketing - Educational posters & product marketing for pharmaceutical companies - Ambient marketing - Direct mail & magazine inserts More informations you will find at www.clingz.com

  • Commercial Director Europe and Managing Director at CPFilms a Eastman Chemical Company
    Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    CPFilms Profile Solutia’s CPFilms Inc. is the world’s leading producer of high-quality, aftermarket window films and a leading supplier of high-value precision-coated film and film components sold to a variety of businesses. The business manufactures films that provide comfort, aesthetics, energy savings, safety and security when applied to glass. CPFilms Inc. is a subsidiary of Solutia Inc. Broad Function: Aggressive Growth Through Market Development in the Established European Markets and Growing Eastern European Markets. Full European Resposibility For -P&L -Sales -Marketing -Market Development -Brand -Product Development/Innovation -Channel Development -Dealer Development -Distributon -Technical Service/Support -Hypermarkets, DIY, C&C Retail development -Automotive & Automotive Aftermarket GOAL: To be a top performer and an international leader focused on success with "whatever it takes" mentality. Life-long learning personally and as a member of result oriented teams. Networking globally for business. I thrive on making a difference, leading organizational change and delivering results.