Thomas Mindt

• Set up company operations, including factory, warehouse, assembly lines and production areas from ground zero.
• Hired, trained and coached all new employees for Kreon in North America
• successfully established sales distribution network via strategic plans and partnered with key representatives to market and promote theKreon brand in the USA and Canada.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
• Led the company into positive EBITDA within 3 years after taking over. Grew the business from 500K at start to 6-7Mio in 2024.
• Full P&L responsibility for US operations along with local GAAP accounting, AR, AP, credit lines etc.
• Developed key American marketing initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
• Successfully moved the entire operations into a new 30,000 sqft. Facility in 2017 and designed, created and built 2 high end architectural showrooms in East Rutherford, NJ. 3rd showroom to come in 2025.

Regional Sales Manager:

• In charge of Sales & Marketing for various US partners in selected territories such as Colorado, New York, Puerto Rico, Seattle, Portland, Washington, Mexico, Latin America.
• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts via local and nationwide / international trade shows.
• Led a cross-functional team to develop and launch a new product line (M36 + Solar), contributing to significant growth in sales.
• Project Management from inception to successful project completion.
• Highlight: World Trade Center Memorial, New York City.

VP Sales & Marketing / National Sales Manager

Managednaged and coached a team of 8-10 Regional Sales Managers + the Marketing Team to superb market penetration with in person calls and meeting, product presentation and trade show events. Designed,gned, structured and implemented Selux' show booth the LIncreased2015 show in NYC. Increasedeased sales volume for the US company from ca. 33 Mio in 2012 to $ 42 Mio upon exit.

• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
• Directed effective hiring, orientation, training, development and retention of sales staff to maximize team performance.
• Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue by 15-20% over 4 years.

• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
• Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and maintaining client satisfaction levels.
• Played an instrumental role in winning new business through targeted prospecting and relationship building activities.

• Met with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement business plans.
• Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships, and followed through all service needs.
• Developed customized solutions for clients, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and retention.
• Elevated client engagement levels through regular communication updates and strategically planned touchpoints.

• Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
• Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
• Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.

• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
• Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
• Developed strong client relationships for repeat business and increased referrals.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.