Michael Baronick

Key Account Manager EMEA Distribution Fossil Group, Inc.

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

I am with Fossil since 11 years and am currently responsible as District Manager for the stores in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. As a passionate leader, I motivate and inspire my teams to achieve outstanding results, higher Sales and a fabolous Teamspirit together. Creativity, passionate and a strong engament define me – always with a sense of humor and authenticity. I react quickly to challenges and i am relentless in my drive to move the company goals forward. Through my energetic and determined approach, I not only contribute to revenue growth but also leave a lasting impact on every team I work with.

Experience

  • Fossil Group, Inc. (Full-time · 12 yrs 4 mos)
    • Key Account Manager EMEA Distribution
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • District Manager
      Apr 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      I lead and motivate over 160 employees (incl Area Store Leader, Dual Site Manager, Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager) across 19 stores, driving revenue growth and improving KPIs through targeted actions and strategic planning. I focus on coaching and developing teams, especially leadership talent. With a high level of travel readiness, I manage multiple locations across 4 countries. My responsibilities include overseeing store closures and their organizational execution, as well as managing budgets and goals with a focus on strategic and analytical thinking. I also participate in business calls and meetings in English enhancing my communication skills beyond the German-speaking region. Additionally I conduct market and competitor analyses to identify trends and business opportunities.

    • District Manager
      Apr 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr

      Responsible for 6 Stores and over 50 employees (incl Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager). Organized manager meetings and introduced new standards. Conducted weekly district calls with analysis, goal setting, and action plans to drive revenue growth.

  • Einzelhandelskaufmann at Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
    Aug 2003 - Feb 2014 · 10 yrs 7 mos