Horst Häring - Consulting & Communications

Q: Where is Horst based?

Horst is based in Maintal, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Horst speak?

Horst speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Horst have?

Horst has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Horst has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 6 months . Note that Horst may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Horst's latest experience?

Horst's most recent position is Organizational developer, mediator, facilitator, team developer, coach at International system supplier, (Tier 1) body, chassis, engineering .

Q: What companies has Horst worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Horst has worked for International system supplier, (Tier 1) body, chassis, engineering .

Q: Which industries is Horst most experienced in?

Horst is most experienced in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Horst most experienced in?

Horst is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Operations , and Strategy . Horst also has some experience in Customer Service , Project Management , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Horst worked in recently?

Horst has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Horst worked in recently?

Horst has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Operations , and Strategy .

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Maintal, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 7 months

Czech Republic

Organizational developer, mediator, facilitator, team developer, coach

International system supplier, (Tier 1) body, chassis, engineering

in several plants / central office / HQ (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic)

Jan 2002 - Jul 2005

3 years 7 months

Germany

On-site

Sales Manager Asia / Pacific

Automobile manufacturer

Task: Responsibility for all markets in the region (21 countries, 14 importers) (incl. sales staff development)
Success: Increased revenue by 50% within 2 years

Tasks:

Validation of importers, if necessary replacement and new appointment
Visits to all importers / dealers in the area of responsibility, information on market presence, market shares, product mix, CI, costs, complaints, EBIT
For key dealers, the following were carried out: analysis of business processes in the dealership between departments (sales > back office, repair order intake, workshop, spare parts, accessories)
Negotiation of annual business plans (sales & service, marketing support from the factory
Improving cooperation / team development between the departments sales, service, spare parts
Conducting customer forums to determine the current service quality of the dealers and derive a development plan from it. Goal: gaining new customers / customer retention
Joint development of new service offerings for importers / dealers (sales of new & used cars, service, accessories) Goal: gaining new customers / customer retention
Development of training measures for all employees with customer contact
Conducting annual importer & dealer events to recognize outstanding achievements in revenue, growth and customer satisfaction
Conducting driving and safety training
Employee development / training of sales managers and salespeople (with interpreters)
Organization of the annual importer conference in Germany

Head of Sales Continental Europe (Sales & After Sales)

Automotive supplier UK Ltd.

Innovative manufacturer (cars / trucks - marine)

Task: Acquisition of new customers, building a sales network in Germany, Europe, Asia, OEM manufacturers / importers (e.g. KIA Europe) dealers workshop / service area, organized & conducted house fairs
Success: Sales & service partners in Germany / building own logistics center

Senior Consultant Business Development Europe

Automotive supplier, company specialized in catalyst technology

Task: Market analysis, strategy development & concept for market entry in the D-A-CH region, organization & participation in trade fairs and congresses
Success: Confirmed collaborations with OEMs, authorities, service providers

Project Manager

Bakery chain founded in 1688

Reorganization - realignment

Task: Analysis of all branches, adjustment of the business strategy, support in operational implementation in the branches, introduction of profit centers per branch, 70 branches, 600 employees
Success: after successful realignment, the company was sold.

Strategy Consulting Project Manager

Global Automotive Manufacturer

Task: Reorganization of the global sales organization, analysis, concept development, repositioning, implementation
Task: Strategic review of all global CKD / SKD plants, analysis, markets with potential, import-export tariffs / import regulations, customs duties

International Cosmetics and Wellness Brand

Network Marketing - cosmetics and wellness products

Task: Acquisition & building of my own sales team through customer events, e-commerce, web shop
Success: Built my own sales structure – with up to 212 people

Head of Sales (Strategy & Execution)

International trade fair company, approx. 1,200 employees, approx. €350 million revenue

Task: Establishment of a new trade fair format / flagship trade fair, customer acceptance of the new trade fair date, leadership & development of the sales team (14 employees), KAM
Success: Acquired 23 new trade fair exhibitors with the team for the flagship trade fair,

International Consultant for Products & Quality / Retail

International Premium Fashion Label / Fashion Brand

Task: Organizational & people development, sales / product training for quality & care, coaching-on-the-job for sales staff (translator for certain countries)
Regions: Germany, Europe, Middle East (GCC), Asia (Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, UAE)
Success: Revenue growth in all markets, 5 years duration – up to 2 times per year

Key Account Manager - New Technologies (HEV, BEV, H2) Components

International automotive supplier, Tier 2 (mandate extended 4 times)

Task: Acquisition of new customers, acquisition of new projects with existing customers
Success: €500 million project initiation, LOI signed (over 7 years duration)
Success: Appointment: technical board member + first level (13 people) - automotive OEM in Italy

Management Continental Europe (Sales & After Sales)

LKW Zulieferer UK Ltd.

Start-up / innovative product > truck trailer

Task: acquisition / building dealer & service partner network in Germany, Japan
Organization & participation in trade fairs / own exhibition stands
Success: acquisition / building major customers (14) and service partners in Germany

Managing Director / later also shareholder

Laboratory Chemicals LLC

Task: new company setup / building a trading company for lab chemicals, GCC region and Asia, management (strategic & operational)
Organization & participation in trade fairs, e.g. ArabLab / own exhibition stands
Success: after 4 years, successfully sold the company.

Sparring partner

international fashion, wholesale/retail, e-commerce - web shop

Support during generational change / acquisition of new fashion brands

Task: sparring partner / generational change / transformation, acquisition of fashion brands
Success: successful generational change, 3 new fashion brands successfully acquired,

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive.

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Operations, Strategy, Customer Service, Project Management, and Sales.

Human Resources

Operations

Strategy

Customer Service

Project Management

Sales

Skills

Thorough Onboarding Thanks To A Strong Understanding Of Processes (Over 20 Industries)
Goal-Oriented And Focused On Increasing Margins, Market Shares, Revenue, And Reducing Costs.
Building New Business Areas, Including Successful Market Launches And Entering International Markets
Streamlining And Transforming Existing Organizations
Developing Go-To-Market Strategies And Putting Them Into Practice Quickly, Cross- & Up-Selling
Designing Employee Development / Retention Strategies With Implementation
Targeted Building And Maintaining Good International Relationships With Customers, Suppliers, Service Providers (Internal + External)
Willingness To Take Responsibility And Make Decisions.
International Experience In B2b / B2c Areas (Business Development, Sales, Customer Service)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Automotive 13 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 9 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Czech Republic, Germany)

Primary country Czech Republic

Expertise

Recent roles Organizational developer, mediator, facilitator, team developer, coach, Sales Manager Asia / Pacific

Main industries Automotive

Main business areas Human Resources, Operations, Strategy

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Horst based?

Horst is based in Maintal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Horst speak?

Horst speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Horst have?

Horst has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Horst has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 6 months. Note that Horst may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Horst be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Horst would be well-suited for roles such as: Organizational developer, mediator, facilitator, team developer, coach, Sales Manager Asia / Pacific, Head of Sales Continental Europe (Sales & After Sales).

What is Horst's latest experience?

Horst's most recent position is Organizational developer, mediator, facilitator, team developer, coach at International system supplier, (Tier 1) body, chassis, engineering.

What companies has Horst worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Horst has worked for International system supplier, (Tier 1) body, chassis, engineering.

Which industries is Horst most experienced in?

Horst is most experienced in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas is Horst most experienced in?

Horst is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Strategy. Horst also has some experience in Customer Service, Project Management, and Sales.

Which industries has Horst worked in recently?

Horst has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Horst worked in recently?

Horst has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Strategy.

What is the availability of Horst?

Horst is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Horst?

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