Matthias Breitling

Senior Sales Manager Proposals - Aero Services at GE Vernova

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

Accomplished Engineer and Project Manager with extended knowledge in Sales and Tendering of Gas Turbines, Combined Cycle Power Plants and EPC projects. Proficient in Sales of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services for Hydro Power Plants. Excels in fostering collaborative relationships and driving cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to deliver outstanding results.

Experience

  • Senior Sales Manager Proposals Aero Services at GE Vernova
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Head of Hydro Operation & Maintenance Sales & Tendering at GE Renewable Energy
    Sep 2015 - Dec 2023 · 8 yrs 4 mos

    Drove the successful sale of two multi-year O&M contracts in Israel and Ivory Coast, collectively valued at 94 million Euro, demonstrating negotiation skills and market acumen. Secured a full scope O&M contract as an option for new pump storage plant in Spain, with a price tag of 19 million Euro, expanding market presence in Europe.

  • Business Sales Manager for Europe at Alstom Switzerland Ltd.
    Jan 2015 - Aug 2015 · 8 mos

    Led the contract negotiations, managing both technical and commercial aspects, culminating in a contract award for a combined heat and power project in Germany, valued at 60 million Euro, showcasing leadership and negotiation skills.

  • Regional Sales Manager for Asia Pacific at Alstom Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs

    Achieved notable success by closing two contracts for delivery of gas turbine equipment in China, accumulating a sales volume of 40 million Euro, underscoring exceptional sales acumen and strategic prowess.

  • Alstom Switzerland Ltd. (On-site)
    • Regional Sales Director for Europe, CIS and Latin America
      Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 · 6 yrs

      Strategically negotiated and closed six contracts for delivery of power generation equipment in Morocco, Argentina and Russia, cumulatively generating an impressive sales volume of 380 million Euro, showcasing accomplished negotiation skills and sales acumen.

    • Sales Project Manager for Gas Turbines
      Apr 2003 - Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Achieved letters of contract award for two combined cycle EPC projects in Syria and Iran. Both projects, tendered in consortium setup, boasted a substantial total worth of 850 million Euro, showcasing expert negotiation skills and fostering international partnerships.

    • Tender Department Manager Combined Cycle
      Apr 2001 - Mar 2003 · 2 yrs

      Guided and managed a team of 25 tender engineers to deliver an impressive volume of 80 tenders annually, averaging a value of 70 million Euro each.