Lastrup, Lower Saxony, Germany
~10 years in engineering-driven sales, focused on sustainable technologies and smart process solutions, especially in biogas, wastewater and industrial equipment. Started in Inside Sales at Vogelsang, gained hands-on sales experience in a smaller company, then returned to bridge Germany and North America as a Project Manager — aligning cultures, improving communication, and driving growth. Now leading sales across North America, the Nordics, and the Baltics. Structured, technical, internationally minded, not the loudest, but driven by clarity, substance, and the ambition to build strong, lasting connections across cultures.
Responsibility for the North American sales region Achievements: - Increased turnover in North America significantly - Optimized intercompany processes and strengthened collaboration between the HQ in Germany and the North American subsidiary - Led the successful introduction of new products tailored to the North American market Responsibilites: - Driving the growth of the North American subsidiary, both in revenue and organizational structure - Expaning into new markets, increasing market share in the USA and Canada - Driving and assisting sales activities and supporting the outside and inside sales teams in North America - Building and maintaining strong customer relationships and representing the company at trade shows and visiting customers on a regular basis - Adapting product portfolio tailored to the specific needs of the North American market - Planning and managing projects to support the subsidiary and customers in the region - Improving after-sales service processes and enhancing communication for higher customer satisfaction - Providing technical product training to North American sales and distributor network