Talented Executive with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 20 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development
SimulEYE
Westlake Village, CA
04.2022 - Current
Accomplished VP of Sales and Business Development with a proven track record in the healthcare industry. Successfully launched the SimulEYE line of ophthalmic surgical training models, revolutionizing surgical training techniques. Led the development and execution of global sales and business strategies, resulting in record revenue growth within the first year.
Led the conception and implementation of an all-encompassing global strategy, driving our company to the forefront of ophthalmic training on a global scale. Outcome: Remarkable double-digit revenue growth year over year, marking a testament to our commitment to exponential expansion and industry leadership.
Engineered and seamlessly integrated effective systems and processes across our organization, contributing to the overall success of our strategic initiatives.
Spearheaded the development and deployment of cutting-edge sales tactics, operational procedures, and training plans, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and retention.
International Expansion: Pioneered an international strategy, elevating our presence from 4 to 35 countries across all continents in just 18 months.
Defined market segmentation, product placement, and pricing strategies that not only drove profitability but also enhanced our market penetration and competitiveness.
Brand & Marketing: Orchestrated impactful marketing and communication strategies, establishing SimulEYE as the leading brand across social media and solidifying our position as the industry leader.
Global Business Development Manager
UTAK
12.2020 - 04.2022
Accomplished professional in the IVD market, specializing in crafting customized Quality Control Materials
Proven expertise in developing and executing global Sales & Business Development Strategies, leading to substantial revenue growth
Adept at reshaping market approaches and implementing effective sales systems.
Key Achievements: Achieved outstanding 20% revenue growth within 6 months through a strategic market approach restructuring.
Led company to record earnings with double-digit revenue growth in the first year, elevating revenues from $5.3 Million to $6.4 Million.
Orchestrated creation and implementation of the company's sales structure, overseeing recruitment, training, and deployment of key positions.
Designed, documented, and executed Sales Tactics, Operational Procedures, and Training Plans, ensuring seamless execution and team alignment for ISO Certification.
Tripled the company's international presence, resulting in 22% YoY revenue increase and a projected doubling of revenue by Q4 2022.
Engineered Company-wide market segmentation, product placement, and pricing strategy, contributing to a notable 25% increase in overall margin within 6 months.
Sales & Business Development Manager - Americas
Lighting Technologies International LLC
01.2020 - 11.2020
Navigated a challenging period during the company's substantial downturn amid the COVID pandemic, orchestrating organizational downsizing and temporary shutdowns
Spearheaded creation and management of strategic sales initiatives, operational processes, and communication strategies tailored for the Americas region.
Provided invaluable insights on prospective contracts and business opportunities, delivering in-depth market analysis and data-driven reports to Leadership.
Defined territorial potential and strategic focus areas to drive increased sales.
Successfully cultivated a robust sales pipeline exceeding $3 million within the first 90 days of assuming the role.
Led and coordinated sales team efforts across three continents, overseeing operations in North and South America as well as Oceania.
Manager Sales and Quality
gategroup
04.2018 - 01.2020
Pioneered a newly established role focused on the implementation of international contractual agreements, driving significant success in a high-stakes environment.
Key Achievements: Orchestrated seamless implementation of a groundbreaking $200M+ Service Level Agreement (SLA) with American Airlines across more than 30 international airports within its inaugural year.
Acted as the central point of contact, forging a strong connection between gate group operational units and American Airlines leadership.
Led communication efforts and provided strategic direction in collaboration with Senior Leadership, handling diverse aspects such as SLAs, dispute resolution, contract negotiations, CAPA and crisis management.
Engineered the design and implementation of cutting-edge operational technologies and data presentation methods, enhancing efficiency and communication effectiveness.
Steered cross-functional teams comprising five skilled sales representatives and over thirty account managers, ensuring cohesive collaboration and top-notch performance.
Conducted rigorous audits, evaluated compliance measures, executed process enhancements, established communication standards, and introduced best practices, elevating overall operational excellence.
Expertise in seamlessly integrating technology to optimize processes and communication, resulting in streamlined operations and successful contractual agreements.
Vice President of Global Business Development
EUROXPORT
12.2012 - 03.2018
Co-Founder at Euroxport | Pharmaceutical Business Development
Passionate Co-Founder of Euroxport, leading comprehensive business development and sales initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector.
Specializing in the distribution of premium pharmaceutical products, with a focus on Oncology, HIV, Hematology, and other prescription medications.
Key Contributions: Played a pivotal role in establishing the company's operational strategy, steering new business development efforts, overseeing business operations, and managing international sales and product management.
Negotiated and procured RX medication deals within an international market spanning 26 European Union countries.
Secured impactful strategic partnerships, including exclusive import and distribution rights contracts for premium RX pharmaceutical products resulting in a substantial €300K revenue in the first year alone.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance
Cooperative State University Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany
05.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management, Finance
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