Sabbatical year

Oversaw the assigned region, negotiated contracts, and successfully closed sales. Managed a team of Sales, marketing and technical Managers and business partners. Focused on client relationship management. Maintained and expanded business in designated areas. Prepared sales performance reports and sales activity assessments. Implemented a Go-to-market strategy to drive long-term revenue growth and increase market share. Developed strategic account plans aimed at boosting revenue growth. President

Established the French subsidiary. Defined corporate objectives and implemented strategic planning measures. Handled key account management for existing customers. Developed new business opportunities and market segments. Took accountability for budget and profit/loss management. Recruited and assembled the local team (sales, technical support). Conducted cost control, liquidity assessments, and financial planning. Prepared profit and sales forecasts along with cost accounting. Held operational responsibility for sales activities and marketing efforts aimed at achieving ambitious growth. Acquired and supported distribution and trading partners. Integrated sales insights into product development and overall sales/marketing strategies. Provided monthly performance reports to headquarters. Coordinated preparations for trade fairs and events. Led the responsibilities for sales, after-sales support, project management, and development, establishing new sales structures to target strong growth

Recruited and built the local team, including sales and technical support staff. Took charge of the budget and profit/loss accountability. Managed overall operations of the company’s sales activities and executed marketing strategies to achieve ambitious growth objectives. Prepared profit and sales forecasts together with cost accounting. Oversaw personnel management and development with technical and disciplinary authority. Conducted monthly reporting to headquarters. Led and developed the areas of responsibility covering sales, after-sales service, project management, and further development. Created and implemented new sales structures targeting significant growth. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Expanded and further developed sales channels in international markets, focusing on distribution. Managed complex technical projects within R&D departments. Provided technical consulting while fostering long-term relationships with sales partners and facilitating their collaboration with in- house sales teams. Identified new opportunities with sales partners, providing support in alignment with both national and international sales. Monitored strategic customer projects, application processes, and optimizations while negotiating contracts and campaigns. Supported the digital transformation of sales partners and distributors. Offered extensive technical assistance regarding product offerings. Trained sales partners and managed ongoing development of international partner programs. Collaborated with sales, marketing, and development teams. Prepared for industry trade shows. Negotiated major technical projects across nuclear, aviation, automotive, rail, and mechanical engineering sectors.

Managed international projects; led Mobile Local Unit trials across countries, including North Africa and Middle East. Presented products to clients via visits and exhibitions. Enhanced customer satisfaction. Tested software, ensured timely project execution, provided tech support, and honed communication skills.

Developed transmission control and power electronic circuits with start-stop motor control for Audi at Continental Conti-Temic. Liaised with customer, tested prototypes on EMC, troubleshot defects.