Maximilian Wäger - Interim Manager & Strategy Consultant

Q: Where is Maximilian based?

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

Q: What languages does Maximilian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Interim Manager & Strategy Consultant at Waeger Consulting .

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

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Waeger Consulting , Sabbatical , Amazon EU , and Amazon Germany .

Q: Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Transportation . Maximilian also has some experience in Manufacturing , Media and Entertainment , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Sales , and Marketing . Maximilian also has some experience in Human Resources , Investments and M&A , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Sales , Strategy , and Customer Service .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager & Strategy Consultant

Waeger Consulting

Sales Transformation: end-to-end redesign of the sales model into a three-phase funnel architecture (Qualify → Develop → Close), including an end-to-end process blueprint and Salesforce automations. Result: 70% reduction in opportunity-to-close time in the sales funnel (from over 9 months to under 3 months)
Customer Success Build: design and implementation of a customer success function across the entire customer lifecycle. Built a 4-phase key account lifecycle, integrated tools, and enabled a six-person team through training. Result: 25% decrease in churn in service
Organizational Design & Governance: transformed the target operating model by harmonizing core commercial processes (RACI) and defining clear, non-overlapping role profiles. Redesigned cross-functional governance and coordination formats
Customer Segmentation & Management: data-driven categorization by value potential and development of targeted action plans for priority segments; increased campaign conversion by 15%

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

World Tour

Sabbatical

May 2022 - Dec 2022

8 months

Munich, Germany

Team Lead, Amazon Vendor Services

Amazon EU

Team leadership: led an international team of 12 key account managers; doubled team size through structured recruiting, onboarding frameworks, and development programs (2 promotions)
Portfolio strategy: managed a strategic portfolio of over 30 FMCG vendors (nine-figure P&L); developed annual joint business plans focusing on profitability, market share gains, and supply chain efficiency
Change management: supported the transformation of the organizational structure at the EU level for more effective remote collaboration

Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

Marketplace Consulting Manager

Amazon Germany

Strategic key account management: advised 11 leading sales partners (>€90M gross merchandise value) focusing on expansion, marketing, and supply chain optimization; portfolio revenue growth of 25% YoY
Business development: acquired 9 new sales partners for the program; negotiated long-term contracts (€45M gross merchandise value)
Agile leadership: led a cross-functional pilot for agile collaboration (OKR) across 8 teams (60 employees); increased internal collaboration by 30%

Feb 2018 - Nov 2020

2 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Strategy Consultant

The Nunatak Group

Global marketplace strategy (electronics manufacturer): strategy for EU, USA, and China with identified revenue potential of over €25M; built an eight-person marketplace team, including governance, tools & processes
M&A strategy (supply chain provider): developed an M&A strategy for the automotive IT sector; screened target companies (€20–30M revenue), created an integration playbook
Agile transformation (media group): transformed over 500 employees from functional silos into an agile, cross-media matrix organization; introduced the OKR framework with four pilot projects (120 employees)
Communications department transformation (automotive OEM): redesigned cross-department communication workflows (>200 employees); developed a target operating model with RACI governance and interfaces
Practice leadership: led the digital strategy practice and the marketing circle; mentored 3 junior consultants; supported recruiting

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, Transportation, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Retail.

Professional Services

Automotive

Transportation

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Investments and M&A, and Operations.

Strategy

Sales

Marketing

Human Resources

Investments and M&A

Operations

Summary

Hands-on interim manager and strategy consultant with over 8 years of experience at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and operational execution. Strong in end-to-end management of complex transformation initiatives - from diagnosis through operating model design to measurable impact in sales, organization, and customer processes. Combines the methodological depth of strategy consulting with Amazon's data-driven execution culture.

Skills

Organizational Development
Program Management
Target Operating Models (Tom)
Pmo
Sales Transformation
Change Management
Team Leadership & Coaching
Salesforce
Miro
Asana
Confluence
Jira
Excel
Powerpoint

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

Edinburgh Napier University

M.Sc. Strategy · Strategy · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · 1.1 (Top 5%)

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

ESB Reutlingen

M.Sc. Business Development · Business Development · Reutlingen, Germany · 1.3 (top of class)

Sep 2011 - Sep 2014

DHBW Stuttgart

B.A. Business Administration · Business Administration · Stuttgart, Germany · 1.7 (Top 10%)

Certifications & licenses

Google Gen AI Leader

IBM AI Product Manager

IPMA Level C

Professional Scrum Master

SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Professional Services 5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 2 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager & Strategy Consultant, World Tour, Team Lead, Amazon Vendor Services

Main industries Professional Services, Automotive, Transportation

Main business areas Strategy, Sales, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Where is Maximilian based?

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

What languages does Maximilian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Maximilian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Maximilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager & Strategy Consultant, World Tour, Team Lead, Amazon Vendor Services.

What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Interim Manager & Strategy Consultant at Waeger Consulting.

What companies has Maximilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Waeger Consulting, Sabbatical, Amazon EU, and Amazon Germany.

Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Transportation. Maximilian also has some experience in Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Retail.

Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Sales, and Marketing. Maximilian also has some experience in Human Resources, Investments and M&A, and Operations.

Which industries has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Strategy, and Customer Service.

What is Maximilian's education?

Maximilian holds a Master in Strategy from Edinburgh Napier University, a Master in Business Development from ESB Reutlingen and a Bachelor in Business Administration from DHBW Stuttgart.

Does Maximilian have any certificates?

Maximilian has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Google Gen AI Leader, IBM AI Product Manager, and IPMA Level C.

What is the availability of Maximilian?

Maximilian will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Maximilian?

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