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Tobias Höft
B2B Sales Excellence-Business Development-Interim Manager
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Contact data
Steimker Str.
D-28857 Syke
zbp.yvnzt@1gsrbu.fnvobg D-28857 Syke
- Telefon Mobile
- +49(0)1724365706
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Personal data
- Date of birth
- 25.07.1978 (Age:46)
Short profile
Intro
I have many years of experience in the development and expansion of national and international markets as well as goal-oriented implementation and management with KPIs.
I provide support in the areas of sales strategy, key account management, business development, transformation, order management, service performance and customer service.
I have many years of experience in the development and expansion of national and international markets as well as goal-oriented implementation and management with KPIs.
My experience includes the development, transformation and management of international sales teams as well as the sustainable and active further development and implementation of efficiency-enhancing processes.
As an experienced sales professional, Global Head of Sales and business developer, I will make your company fit for the future and guide your entire team through the transformation and further expansion of your business - increasing efficiency through growth, change and expansion.
My strengths lie in the development of new business models, establishing and expanding new markets and implementing transformation and structuring processes.
Experience overview
After studying electrical engineering (Dipl.-Ing.), I worked as a developer and division manager for power quality and transformers before moving to international sales at Leoni AG in 2008. I built up/expanded markets in DACH, China, India and the USA in the HealthCare sector. After successfully completing an MBA in English, I was responsible for the international HealthCare business as Global Sales Manager from 2014. From 2017, as Global Business Development Manager, I took over responsibility for setting up NAFTA and spent 2 years in the USA/Mexico. I was responsible for setting up a US sales network, R&D offices in Detroit and a production plant in MEX for cable assemblies. In 2019, I joined the Prysmian Group as Global Head of Sales to take responsibility for 8 business units. The focus was on restructuring the global team and expanding the international project business. I have been working as an Interim Manager since April 2023.
Tasks
- Building a Company / Business
- Business Development
- Change Management
- Yield Increase
- Management
Functions
Global Business Development Manager
Global Head of Sales
Geschäftsführer
Role in the company
- 2nd Level / Division Management / Department Management
- Projekt Manager (Leitung)
Industry experience
- Plant Engineering
- Construction Industry (incl. Suppliers)
- Chemistry
Elektroindustrie
Healthcare
Type of company
- Corporation / Group
- Medium-sized Enterprise
- Start-up
Regions (Regions where you have proven experience)
- Asia
- Europe (EU)
- North america
- Dubai
- India
Languages
- German (Mother tongue)
- English (Business fluent)
Special skills
Hohes Technologieverständnis
Sicher im internationalen und interkulturellen Umfeld
Entwickeln erfolgreicher Teams und Führungskräfte
Fordern und Fördern von Talenten
Unternehmerisches Denken
Macher mit Hands-onMentalität
IM projects (self employed)
09/2023 - Today Duration: 13 months
Market expansion into the USA for a chemical company as Interim Business Development Manager
Pigmentum GmbH
Pigmentum GmbH
Company description
Medium-sized manufacturer of inks and color pigments for laser printing and market leader in Germany. Development, production and sales from Germany
- City / place
- Stein, Bayern
- Internet
- https://www.marksolid.com/
Reason for dismissal
Das Unternehmen ist einer der drei Marktführer in Deutschland und der EU. Auf Grund des wachsenden Wettbewerbsdruckes müssen neue Absatzmärkte gefunden werden um weiterhin Wachstum zu erzeugen. Der Geschäftsführende Gesellschafter ist Techniker und benötigt fachliche Expertise im Bereich Markenschutz, Patentschutz und Markteintrittsstrategien für den neuen Zielmarkt Markt USA.
Das Unternehmen ist einer der drei Marktführer in Deutschland und der EU. Auf Grund des wachsenden Wettbewerbsdruckes müssen neue Absatzmärkte gefunden werden um weiterhin Wachstum zu erzeugen. Der Geschäftsführende Gesellschafter ist Techniker und benötigt fachliche Expertise im Bereich Markenschutz, Patentschutz und Markteintrittsstrategien für den neuen Zielmarkt Markt USA.
Mission
Project 1
Holistic strategy development for building up USA business, advice on brand protection and patent protection;
Preparation of market analysis, competitor analysis, as well as evaluation of current market position; reorganization and
reorganization of marketing concept, homepage; active implementation and support for successful market
market entry.
Holistic strategy development for building up USA business, advice on brand protection and patent protection;
Preparation of market analysis, competitor analysis, as well as evaluation of current market position; reorganization and
reorganization of marketing concept, homepage; active implementation and support for successful market
market entry.
Project 2
Transformation / expansion of sales processes to double sales and restructure the sales organization.
sales organization.
Transformation / expansion of sales processes to double sales and restructure the sales organization.
sales organization.
Measures taken
Ermittlung des Stauts Quo, gemeinsame festlegung erreichbarer Ziele und erstellung eines Gant-Charts um abteilungsübergreifende Projektarbeit zu gewährleisten.
Achieved Achievements
Preparation of the market entry strategy incl. competitive analysis within 2 months.
Determination of market entry and necessary product adaptations incl. brand protection & patent protection within 3 months.
Proposals for adapting the sales organization in preparation for doubling sales and renewing the homepage / market presence.
As the project is still running, further successes will follow.
Determination of market entry and necessary product adaptations incl. brand protection & patent protection within 3 months.
Proposals for adapting the sales organization in preparation for doubling sales and renewing the homepage / market presence.
As the project is still running, further successes will follow.
Special challenges
Due to internal personnel adjustments, some interruptions were necessary so that the internal capacity was no longer available and had to be focused on day-to-day business.
04/2023 - Today Duration: 18 months
Development of the new Industry division - Haed of Sales - Overall project responsibility with full budget responsibility and control of the Sales, Marketing & Product Management departments.
Mittelständischer Kabelhersteller
Mittelständischer Kabelhersteller
Company description
Internationaler Hersteller von Kabeln im Datacom Markt, sowie Daten und Kommunikationsnetzwerke.
- Company turnover in Mio $
- 60000000 Mio USD
- Number of employees in company
- 220
- City / place
- Stolberg
Reason for dismissal
Nach der Flut 2021 wurde zunächst der Bereich Datacom wieder aufgebaut. Der Geschäftsbereich Industrie war nicht vorhanden und sollte komplett neu aufgebaut werden inkl. Markenname, neues Produktportfolio, Marketing und Vertriebsorganisation.
Nach der Flut 2021 wurde zunächst der Bereich Datacom wieder aufgebaut. Der Geschäftsbereich Industrie war nicht vorhanden und sollte komplett neu aufgebaut werden inkl. Markenname, neues Produktportfolio, Marketing und Vertriebsorganisation.
Area of responsibility (sales and employees)
Division management and development.
In the first year a turnover of 1M€ in the second year a turnover of 3M€ The number of employees grows steadily from 3 to 25 and continues to grow.
Division management and development.
In the first year a turnover of 1M€ in the second year a turnover of 3M€ The number of employees grows steadily from 3 to 25 and continues to grow.
Mission
The scope of the project ranges from protecting the new brand name, defining the first product families to be produced, creating the market presence / marketing measures to selecting the first customers, approaching them directly through to series production and expanding the sales organization.
Measures taken
Very close project management and rolling out change management methods for the short-term implementation of the previously defined strategy and goals.
Constant small adjustments for team involvement and distribution in small project successes to keep motivation high.
Constant small adjustments for team involvement and distribution in small project successes to keep motivation high.
Achieved Achievements
Market launch and roll-out of the marketing strategy after 3 months.
Series production of the first three product families after four months.
Sales result in the 6-digit range after 6 months.
Series production of the first three product families after four months.
Sales result in the 6-digit range after 6 months.
Special challenges
Internal political rejection of the establishment of the Industry division by other departments.
Convincing long-standing employees and field staff.
Convincing long-standing employees and field staff.
Work history (permanent employment)
12/2019 - 02/2022 Duration: 27 months
Global Head of Sales OEM
Prysmian Gropu
Prysmian Gropu
International & largest manufacturer of cables and wires for low-medium and high-voltage cables in all industrial sectors
- City / place
- Berlin
Remarks
Tasks:
-Disciplinary and technical management of the international business unit managers, the global service department and the technical sales support team totaling approx. 30 people
-Profit and loss responsibility for 8 different business units, totaling approx. 130M€ (Cranes, Mines,
pumps, medical technology, rail vehicles, marine, defense, nuclear)
-Strategic adjustment, alignment to increase sales and profits
Tasks:
-Disciplinary and technical management of the international business unit managers, the global service department and the technical sales support team totaling approx. 30 people
-Profit and loss responsibility for 8 different business units, totaling approx. 130M€ (Cranes, Mines,
pumps, medical technology, rail vehicles, marine, defense, nuclear)
-Strategic adjustment, alignment to increase sales and profits
09/2017 - 11/2019 Duration: 27 months
Global Business Development Manager
Leoni AG
Leoni AG
Manufacturer of cables and wires, as well as system supplier for cable systems and assemblies for the automotive, telecom, medical technology and industrial sectors
- City / place
- Detroit
Remarks
Tasks
-Project management "Market development NAFTA" including the establishment of the new production site in Mexico and the sales/development office in the USA
-Development, implementation and adaptation of all relevant processes for the NAFTA area
-Establishment of new production sites in India
-Responsible for global market expansion and implementation of new sales structures
-Restructuring of existing sales teams outside Europe with a special focus on NAFTA
Tasks
-Project management "Market development NAFTA" including the establishment of the new production site in Mexico and the sales/development office in the USA
-Development, implementation and adaptation of all relevant processes for the NAFTA area
-Establishment of new production sites in India
-Responsible for global market expansion and implementation of new sales structures
-Restructuring of existing sales teams outside Europe with a special focus on NAFTA
06/2014 - 09/2017 Duration: 40 months
Team Leader Sales - HealthCare
Leoni AG
Leoni AG
Manufacturer of cables and wires, as well as system supplier for cable systems and assemblies for the automotive, telecom, medical technology and industrial sectors
- City / place
- Friesoythe
Remarks
Tasks
-Disciplinary and technical leadership of the 6 International Key Account Managers of the global BU HC Sales team, who are deployed to provide comprehensive support to key customers or global markets
-Global responsibility for General Electric as Key Account Manager for medical technology
-Profit and loss responsibility, as well as controlling of the entire sales team totaling approx. 30M€
-Definition of support structures and negotiation strategies
-Reporting to the global VP of the BU
Tasks
-Disciplinary and technical leadership of the 6 International Key Account Managers of the global BU HC Sales team, who are deployed to provide comprehensive support to key customers or global markets
-Global responsibility for General Electric as Key Account Manager for medical technology
-Profit and loss responsibility, as well as controlling of the entire sales team totaling approx. 30M€
-Definition of support structures and negotiation strategies
-Reporting to the global VP of the BU
12/2008 - 05/2014 Duration: 66 months
Key Account Manager
Leoni AG
Leoni AG
Manufacturer of cables and wires, as well as system supplier for cable systems and assemblies for the automotive, telecom, medical technology and industrial sectors
- City / place
- Friesoythe
Remarks
Tasks
-Global responsibility for the OEM General Electric HealthCare
-Contract negotiations such as global framework agreement, global price lists and purchase commitments
-Budget responsibility for OEM
-Development of new market segments and acquisition of new customers
-Development of new market strategies including market analyses
-Participation and presentations at international trade fairs and symposia
-Reporting to the global VP of the HealthCare business unit
Tasks
-Global responsibility for the OEM General Electric HealthCare
-Contract negotiations such as global framework agreement, global price lists and purchase commitments
-Budget responsibility for OEM
-Development of new market segments and acquisition of new customers
-Development of new market strategies including market analyses
-Participation and presentations at international trade fairs and symposia
-Reporting to the global VP of the HealthCare business unit
Education
10/2011
- 03/2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
FOM - Bremen
FOM - Bremen
Notes / specifics
Studium auf Englisch
Studium auf Englisch
09/2000
- 04/2004
Studium Elektrotechnik mit Schwerpunkt Energietechnik
Fachhochschule in Bremen und Bielefeld
Fachhochschule in Bremen und Bielefeld
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