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84% Strong background in sales management within the consumer electronics sector, well qualified for the role. 1, Bachelor degree or above. Candidate has a Diplom Kaufmann degree from Universität Hamburg, which meets the requirement for a bachelor's degree. 2, 3-5 years sales experience in 3C consumer electronics industry (smartphones, wearables, accessories, etc.). Candidate has over 5 years of sales experience in the consumer electronics industry, including roles at Samsung and TCL, which meets the requirement. 3, Familiar with the business environment and culture of the German market, with mature channels and dealer resources. Candidate has extensive experience in the German market, managing relationships with key distributors and retailers, indicating familiarity with the business environment. 4, Strong market analysis and strategic planning skills. Able to accurately assess market demand and trends, and develop corresponding market, product and brand strategies. Candidate's roles involved strategic planning and execution of sales strategies, indicating strong market analysis skills. 5, Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with customers from different backgrounds and cultures. Track record of successful entry into major offline channels. Candidate has managed relationships with various distributors and retailers, demonstrating strong communication and negotiation skills. 6, Ability to integrate and coordinate across teams and external resources. Candidate's experience in managing sales teams and coordinating with marketing and supply chain teams suggests strong integration skills. 7, Proficient in English and fluent in German. Candidate is located in Germany and has worked in the German market, indicating fluency in German. Proficiency in English can be inferred from their roles in international companies. 8, Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, as well as strong resilience and the ability to drive progress quickly under pressure. Ability to be flexible and adapt to a fast-paced dynamic environment. Candidate has held senior sales positions, which typically require strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, indicating they likely possess these abilities.

Work experience

  • Senior Sales Manager B2B - SMB & Channel

    Samsung Electronics
    2022.03-Current(3 years)
  • Senior Sales Manager Germany (Online Channels and Distribution)

    TCL Communication
    2020.09-2021.11(a year)
    Development of tactical plans and sales activities with main distribution partners (e.g. Brodos, Komsa, Ingram Micro) Sales responsibility for online and MVNO business in Germany (e.g. amazon, Otto, Cyberport, Galaxus, NBB, Preisboerse24, 1&1, Tchibo Mobil) Implementation of sales strategies to maximize the sales opportunities Managing and securing the sell•out in the channels
  • Senior Sales Manager Germany & Central Europe at BlackBerry Mobile

    TCL Communication
    2017.03-2020.08(4 years)
    Ownership of all relationships with distributors and open market channels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) (e.g. Brodos AG, Ingram Micro GmbH, amazon, Otto AG, Media Markt / Saturn, Cyberport, 1&1, digitec) Full responsibility for all sell•in, sell•through and sell•out activities to drive and secure agreed forecasted and budgeted sales volume Implementation of partner channel strategy plus proactive adjustments Strategic planning and execution of b2b and b2c channel initiatives Show less
  • Senior Manager, Channel Accounts, Distribution Central Europe (DACH + BeNeLux)

    BlackBerry Deutschland GmbH
    2009.03-2017.02(8 years)
    Responsibility for strategic distribution partners in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherland, Belgium Planning and execution of channel initiatives and marketing concepts Sell•in push and coordination of sell through activities Creating and optimizing of the national channel strategy
  • Key Account Manager Indirect Business Sales

    T-Mobile Deutschland GmbH
    2006.11-2009.02(2 years)
  • Purchasing Manager

    Deutsche Telekom
    2004.11-2006.10(2 years)
  • Partner Manager Marketing Kooperationen

    Deutsche Telekom
    2002.01-2004.10(3 years)
  • Key Account Manager Indirect Business Sales

    Deutsche Telekom
    2000.05-2001.12(2 years)

Educational experience

  • Universität Hamburg / University of Hamburg

    Diplom Kaufmann, BWL
    1993.01-1998.01(5 years)
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