Rheda-Wiedenbrück, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Commercial executive with extensive experience in international sales, business development and retail distribution for consumer and mobility products. My focus is on building and developing international sales organizations, expanding dealer and retail networks and positioning brands successfully in competitive markets. Throughout my career I have worked closely with manufacturers, retailers and international partners to develop sustainable growth strategies, open new markets and strengthen distribution structures across Europe. For me, successful business development means more than achieving short-term sales targets. It is about building long-term partnerships with customers and developing distribution strategies that create lasting value for both the company and its partners. My work is driven by a strong customer focus and a strategic mindset, combining operational execution with long-term business development. ⸻ Key areas of expertise • International Sales & Market Expansion • Retail & Dealer Network Development • Business Development • Consumer & Mobility Products • Brand Positioning • Strategic Partnerships • Sales Leadership ⸻ Career Overview Over the course of my career I have built and developed international sales organizations for consumer and mobility products across European markets. Starting in international sales leadership roles, I gained extensive experience in developing retail and distribution networks, managing key accounts and expanding business across multiple European regions. Later, as Managing Director, I took full responsibility for the strategic and operational development of a consumer products company, including sales, marketing, product development and international expansion. Today my focus is on developing sustainable growth strategies, building strong distribution structures and supporting companies in expanding their international market presence.
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Sales Director / Commercial Director Phoenix GmbH Responsible for sales development and distribution management across European markets. Key focus areas: • Development of international dealer and retail networks • Expansion into new European markets • Strategic partnerships with key retail customers Contributed to strengthening the company’s international distribution structure and market presence.
Responsible for sales development and key account management across European retail markets. Key responsibilities included: • Management and development of key retail accounts across Europe • Development of partnerships with major retail chains and buying groups • Strategic account management for leading retailers including Metro, Rewe, Vedes, EP, Expert, Media Markt, Saturn, Müller and toy retail networks • Market and competitor analysis to support commercial strategy and sales development Focused on expanding retail partnerships and strengthening the company’s presence within European consumer retail markets.
Vertretung und Beratung der Geschäftsführung im Bereich Vertrieb Planung und Entwicklung von Sonderthemen Erweiterung und Pflege der Geschäftsbeziehung in Politik und Wirtschaft Steuerung des Vertriebsteams (13 Medien Berater) Aufbau des Bereiches eCommerce / New Business Einführung eines Vertriebscontrolling Systems Markt- und Mitbewerber Analyse Steuerung der Produktion und Versand Betreuung von Key Kunden ( z.B. Globus, Media Markt, Saturn ) Auf- und Ausbau der Online-Vertriebskanäle und Online –Marketing ( Cross Media)