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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Publications
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References
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Markus Eferdinger

Cumming,GA

Summary

Results-driven professional with significant experience in business development and sales execution. Skilled in strategic decision-making that enhances business growth. Proven ability in networking and customer acquisition, resulting in increased revenue. Successful track record in developing and implementing effective business plans and strategic initiatives.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Tailor3D LLC
Atlanta

President & Account Executive
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Successfully lead U.S. subsidiary launch for German clients, driving market entry and growth.
  • Develop and execute U.S. sales strategies, including trade show participation and direct sales.
  • Build strong relationships with OEM customers, providing tailored solutions and increasing sales.
  • Drive sales through strategic development of partnerships with industrial distributors targeting SMEs.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure successful customer onboarding and product implementation.

KOCH Packaging Systems
Alpharetta

Director, After-Sales Services Americas
08.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Spearheaded the launch of a new product portfolio, increasing regional sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed and developed After-Sales Team, including Technical Services, Logistics, and Project Management.
  • Developed after-sales service sales strategies, increasing revenue through spare parts and refurbishing.
  • Fostered collaboration with global customers and internal stakeholders to improve sales processes.

Boehringer Ingelheim
Duluth

Project Manager, Global Pet Healthcare Pipeline
07.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Led global projects to introduce new pet healthcare products, ensuring smooth product launches.
  • Worked closely with sales and marketing teams to support the global rollout and meet sales targets.
  • Developed project timelines, budgets, and risk management plans to ensure on-time product delivery.
  • Maintained regular communication with stakeholders to align sales efforts with product development.

Prettl Electric Corp.
Greenville

Project Manager, Strategic Global Customer
02.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Managed global customer projects, generating $20 million in additional revenue through five successful launches.
  • Developed relationships with key customers, and implemented tailored sales strategies for global accounts.
  • Conducted regular customer visits to identify new business opportunities, and improve retention.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver on-time project launches, meeting all sales and quality targets.
  • Developed a Project Management Office and implemented global standards.

Schaeffler Group USA
Fort Mill

Project Manager, Business Unit Mobility
01.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Coordinated global product launches for OEM customers, driving sales in key markets.
  • Worked closely with business development teams to align project strategies with sales objectives.
  • Supported sales teams by providing market insights and assisting with customer presentations.
  • Enhanced internal processes to streamline sales-related project workflows and improve efficiency.

Schaeffler Group USA
Fort Mill

Application Engineer
01.2013 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Provided technical support for sales teams, helping to secure key contracts in the power transmission industry.
  • Worked directly with customers to understand their needs, and tailor solutions to increase sales.
  • Led product development efforts for customer-specific applications, ensuring successful launches.
  • Received promotion to Project Manager

Education

Wharton Business School
UP, Pennsylvania

Management Development Program from Strategy & Operations
03.2022

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

M.S. Engineering Management (MSEM) from Systems Analytics
12.2016

University Overview

GPA: 3.8

Danube University Krems
Austria

M.S. International Project Management from Quality & Process Mgmt.
07.2012

University Overview

GPA: 3.96

University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Austria

B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Production Technology
07.2010

University Overview

GPA: 3.43

Skills

  • Market entry strategy
  • Sales strategy development
  • Product launch management
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Operations management
  • Consulting

Certification

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI)
  • Level D (IPMA)
  • Value Manager Basic EN12973
  • Connected Strategy (Wharton Business School)
  • Management Development program (Wharton Business School)

Publications

  • A Multi-Criteria Decision Framework for Smart Product Introduction in the Bearing Industry (Thesis)
  • Earned Value Management in the Austrian Construction Industry (Available on Amazon)
  • Empirical Investigation of Earned Value Management in Austrian Civil Engineering (Thesis)
  • How to Successfully Immigrate to America: Story of a Green Card Winner (Kindle eBook)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

President & Account Executive

Tailor3D LLC
03.2022 - Current

Director, After-Sales Services Americas

KOCH Packaging Systems
08.2020 - 03.2022

Project Manager, Global Pet Healthcare Pipeline

Boehringer Ingelheim
07.2019 - 08.2020

Project Manager, Strategic Global Customer

Prettl Electric Corp.
02.2017 - 07.2019

Project Manager, Business Unit Mobility

Schaeffler Group USA
01.2016 - 02.2017

Application Engineer

Schaeffler Group USA
01.2013 - 12.2015

Wharton Business School

Management Development Program from Strategy & Operations

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

M.S. Engineering Management (MSEM) from Systems Analytics

Danube University Krems

M.S. International Project Management from Quality & Process Mgmt.

University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Production Technology