Udo Herrmann

Strategic Offer Manager at Palo Alto Networks || I’m boosting commercial value as a strategic storyteller, negotiator, and customer-focused leader

Erding, Bavaria, Germany

About

Senior Commercial Manager with 20+ years in IT and Telecommunications. A strategic thinker and skilled communicator with a proven record of overachievement. Expert in collaborative, cross-functional environments, excelling in project management, precision, and high-quality results. Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Recognized team player, negotiator and leader driving strategic enterprise growth and ensuring optimal profitability within partnerships for Palo Alto Networks

Experience

  • Palo Alto Networks (On-site)
    • Strategic Offer Manager CEUR
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Strategic Deal Desk
      Sep 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Senior Commercial Manager at Broadcom
    Nov 2023 - Sep 2024 · 11 mos

  • VMware (6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Commercial Manager
      Jul 2020 - Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Develop and execute offer strategies that align with VMware's business objectives and customer needs. Conduct market research and analysis to identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes. Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to create compelling offers and pricing strategies. Manage the entire offer lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch evaluation. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, sales, marketing, and finance, to ensure successful offer execution. Continuously gather customer feedback and insights to refine offers and improve customer satisfaction. Develop and implement pricing strategies that balance profitability with competitive positioning.

    • Commercial Manager
      Jan 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Commercial Solution Manager
      Oct 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Vodafone Global Enterprise (Munich)
    • Global Commercial Manager
      Nov 2014 - Oct 2017 · 3 yrs

    • Commercial Manager
      Oct 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Senior Sales and Pricing Professional at Nokia Siemens Networks Transfer Company mbH
    May 2012 - Sep 2012 · 5 mos

    Professional reorientation