Martin Haxholdt

MP / Head of Bunkers - MEA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

MSc. in International Business Administration and modern languages, with advertising, marketing, and sales experience. A skilled organiser with extensive experience in communicating with people of different cultures. Competent, effective, and efficient at handling many tasks simultaneously. Hard-working, diligent, and able to take responsibility. Studied in Denmark, Germany, Austria, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Years of working experience from both medium-sized and large organisations in Denmark, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore. Deep understanding of many different business cultures and a strong command of Danish, English, Chinese, and German. During my career I obtained experience with business and market development in China/Asia, got a profound understanding of Chinese/Asian culture and market fundamentals, the building of successful sales teams, and during my ten years in China I also managed to become fluent in Chinese (普通话). Currently I am proud to work with talented and committed people in Alterna Energy, from Miami, London, Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai. We are always looking to add talents to our team so please feel free to reach out if you wish to be a part of out journey. Outside the office I am a family man, a veteran football and badminton player, and in recent years also joined the padel fad.

Experience

  • MP / Head of Bunkers - MEA at Alterna Energy Pte Ltd
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Cockett Group (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Commercial Head, Asia
      Oct 2016 - Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Established in 1979 the Cockett Group has grown to become one of the World’s largest value added resellers of marine fuels. Our mission is to use extensive market experience to assist bunker buyers in purchasing fuel; achieving the most competitive prices whilst guaranteeing quality of service and product. Operating from offices in strategic locations world-wide we are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. www.cockettgroup.com

    • Regional Manager, Greater China
      Nov 2014 - Oct 2016 · 2 yrs

      www.cockettgroup.com/

  • O.W. Bunker & Trading A/S (5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Regional Manager, Greater China
      May 2014 - Nov 2014 · 7 mos

    • Branch Manager, Shanghai/Beijing Representative Office
      Oct 2009 - May 2014 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      Overall responsible for sales and marketing activities in China. - Define, implement and follow up on strategy for China. - Take the lead on specific marketing activities and business campaigns. - Utilize synergies and knowledge-sharing with our offices around Asia and Europe - Work in close corporation with other offices. - Support to - and follow up on activities with local traders - Ongoing development and exploring of new possibilities for optimizing sales in mainland China - Give input to sales staff on structured sales planning and activities - Secure high level professionalism within projects and activities

  • Area Sales Manager, Asia Pacific at KOMPAN A/S
    Dec 2007 - Oct 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Responsible for business and market development of KOMPAN unique playground equipment in Greater China. - Project management, pipeline, and agent management. - Contract and bid review, including negotiations. - Create training program and materials, as well as implement efficient procedures for agents. - Train new team members and agent reps. - Editor for marketing, presentation and workshop materials. - Provide quotes, technical information and assist agents in closing sales. - Standard customer service with industry specific technical support. - Coordination of projects with architects, government and/or school boards, community/PTA groups, general contractors, inspectors, and installers.

  • Account Manager at SAS Institute
    Mar 2006 - Dec 2006 · 10 mos

    - Preparing, executing, and documenting customer meetings - Identifying strengths and weaknesses in customer’s business process models - Coordinating and managing customer contact in relation to cross-disciplinary sales groups and consultant organisation - Maintaining documentation of sales projects, pipeline, and forecasts