Lilien (Linda) Schneider-Chief Business Development Officer
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Experience
Chief Business Development Officer
SMT Group
- Collaborate with C-level to develop market entry strategies, outlining key steps and tactics to successfully penetrate new markets and establish strong presence and market share
- Leverage networking and collaboration with industry experts to gain insights, exchange knowledge, and build valuable partnerships for business development
- Pivotal role in the M&A process by identifying suitable acquisition targets, reaching out to potential companies, and conducting negotiations to secure successful acquisitions
- Ensure seamless integration of acquired companies into the existing business structure, overseeing the entire process to maximize synergies and achieve strategic objectives
Consultant
Freelance Sales and Business Development
- Advise and consult multiple international e-commerce and tech startups/mid-size businesses on market potential, providing strategic insights to maximize their sales growth
- Identify and vet qualified distributors, suppliers and partners to establish strong and mutually beneficial B2B and B2C relationships, ensuring the right fit for sustainable revenue generation
- Successfully conduct cold calling campaigns to promote and sell diverse products, consistently achieving targets and closing sales cycles
- Nurture long-term customer relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Lead and manage a diverse team of 20 customer service professionals from 8 European countries, guiding their performance to consistently achieve or exceed their targets
- Foster strong professional networks by leading panel discussions and spearheading initiatives to empower women in sales, driving diversity and positive change within various industries
Female Entrepreneurship Representative
Dutch Students for Entrepreneurship
- Facilitated leadership and skill workshops to support interested students in starting their own business
- Collaborated with the Dutch government to implement initiatives that eliminate entrepreneurial obstacles for women and advance equal business opportunities for female students in the Netherlands
Board Member
Founders Club
- Established interactive knowledge platform for students with entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a strong entrepreneurial community across all 6 faculties of Maastricht University
- Organized presentations, case studies, guest lectures, and social events to bridge the gap between academic entrepreneurship and first experiences in practice
Co-Founder
hafla
- Took personal ownership of building partnerships and understanding customer needs, driving the development of tailored solutions seeking out suitable companies interested in collaborating
- Proactively identified and engaged with potential partners, effectively conveying the value proposition of our platform and securing their commitment to join our ecosystem
- Utilized a targeted approach in identifying companies that align with our platform's vision and values, ensuring optimal synergy and long-term business relationships
- Acquired user base of 500 users and establishing 20 strategic partnerships within a span of 5 months
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Retail, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sales, Project Management, Strategy, Customer Service, Marketing, and Product Development.
Skills
- Data Base
- Rstudio
- Slack
- Trello
- Clickup
- Shopify
- Pipedrive
- Gorgias
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Education
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
Master of Science, International Business, Minor: Entrepreneurship and Business Development, Honors: Cum Laude · International Business · Maastricht, Netherlands
Universidad ESAN
International Business · Lima, Peru
Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Social Sciences, Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Diversity Management, Honors: · Economics and Social Sciences · Vienna, Austria
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Lilien is based in Munich, Germany.
Lilien speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced).
Lilien has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Lilien has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Lilien may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Lilien would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Business Development Officer, Consultant, Female Entrepreneurship Representative.
Lilien's most recent position is Chief Business Development Officer at SMT Group.
In recent years, Lilien has worked for SMT Group, Freelance Sales and Business Development, Dutch Students for Entrepreneurship, and Founders Club.
Lilien is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Retail. Lilien also has some experience in Manufacturing.
Lilien is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Project Management, and Strategy. Lilien also has some experience in Customer Service, Marketing, and Product Development.
Lilien has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Retail.
Lilien has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Strategy.
Lilien holds a Master in International Business from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics and a Bachelor in Economics and Social Sciences from Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU).
The availability of Lilien needs to be confirmed.
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