Thomas Reiner Schulz

VP Sales Cleco / Apex & GM Metronix

Westhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

A seasoned Sales Vice President with an extensive history of leading businesses ranging from €30M to well beyond €200M in turnover, both domestically and internationally. A dynamic leader recognized for fostering robust growth, possessing heightened motivation and energy, as well as creative and analytical competencies. Proficient in managing diverse brands, locations across various geographies, and intricate multi-channel distribution networks. • Engagement with Stakeholders Cultivating strong partnerships and relationships across internal and external business realms, collaborating with a diverse array of stakeholders at senior and board levels to attain mutual commercial and strategic objectives. • Efficient Leadership Demonstrating adeptness in aligning senior management across the organization, nurturing motivated and performance-oriented teams. Skilled in mentoring and coaching key talents to craft and deliver compelling market solutions within competitive landscapes. • Driving Profitable Expansion Establishing a proven record of enhancing financial oversight encompassing budgetary planning, expense management, and profit optimization. • Exemplary Negotiation Skills Displaying exceptional negotiation prowess complemented by intuitive financial acumen. • Fostering Organizational Culture Prioritizing the cultivation of a thriving corporate culture by attracting and retaining essential talents.

Experience

  • Apex Tool Group GmbH (10 yrs)
    • VP Sales Cleco / Apex & GM Metronix
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • VP, Global Sales, GPT
      Aug 2019 - Mar 2024 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    • VP Sales EMEA, Prokurist
      Jul 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • STANLEY Engineered Fastening (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Sales Director Automotive Europe
      Jan 2015 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Business Unit Manager VW Group
      Apr 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Sales Director VW Group at Plastic Omnium
    Apr 2002 - Mar 2011 · 9 yrs

  • General Manager at Erwin Quarder Inc.
    Jan 1998 - Apr 2002 · 4 yrs 4 mos