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Michael (Dr.) Uhland-Interim management projects in the automotive sector

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Trochtelfingen, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

Interim management projects in the automotive sector

J. Eberspächer GmbH

Position summary
Interim management projects in the automotive sector at J. Eberspächer GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Finance
Project Management
Sales
  • Building the interface between sales, project management and controlling
Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

Head of Sales and Project Planning

J. Eberspächer GmbH

Position summary
Head of Sales and Project Planning at J. Eberspächer GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Project Management
Sales
  • Development of sales strategies in an international environment based on the respective national conditions
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

Project and Team Lead

J. Eberspächer GmbH

Position summary
Project and Team Lead at J. Eberspächer GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Finance
Sales
  • Sales and revenue planning for the customer Audi
Jan 2003 - Dec 2010

Head of Overall Sales

Eugen Forschner GmbH

Position summary
Head of Overall Sales at Eugen Forschner GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Sales
Strategy
  • Development of the sales strategy for all business areas

  • Support of key account customers

  • Increase in revenue from €32 million to €65 million in 5 years

  • Expansion of interior components for the customers Daimler, Chrysler and Bentley

Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

Key Account Manager

Grammer AG

Position summary
Key Account Manager at Grammer AG
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Sales
  • Support of exhaust systems in the Daimler commercial vehicles segment in Brazil, India, China and the main markets in Europe
Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

Key Account Manager

Dunlop Metalastik GmbH

Position summary
Key Account Manager at Dunlop Metalastik GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Sales
  • Strategic repositioning of the company from a small-batch manufacturer to a specialist in a niche market
Jan 1994 - Dec 1997

Sales Engineer

Lincoln Electric

Position summary
Sales Engineer at Lincoln Electric
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Sales
  • Building a company reporting system and tracking actual vs. target figures
Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

Welding and Materials Engineer

Otto Klumpp GmbH

Position summary
Welding and Materials Engineer at Otto Klumpp GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Product Development
Production
Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

Inside Sales

Plastro Mayer

Position summary
Inside Sales at Plastro Mayer
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Sales
  • Active market development and new customer acquisition in the target markets in plastics engineering
Jan 1984 - Dec 1987

Machine Fitter

Schwörer Haus

Position summary
Machine Fitter at Schwörer Haus
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Sales
Strategy
  • Strategic direction of the entire sales organization

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Automotive
Manufacturing
Construction
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Sales, Project Management, Strategy, Finance, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Sales
Project Management
Strategy
Finance
Business Intelligence
Product Development
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Skills

Industry Expertise

  • Automotive Supplier Industry
  • Medical Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Plastics Technology
  • Elastomer Technology
  • Welding And Forming Technology
  • Plant Engineering, Air Conditioning Technology

Methodical Expertise

  • Sales Strategies
  • Project Management According To Pmo
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership Of Employees
  • Multicultural Experience In Eastern And Western Europe, The Usa, Brazil, China And India
  • New Customer Acquisition
  • Customer Support For Existing Clients

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2020

Doctor of Economics · Economics

Oct 1995 - Jun 1998

MBA, International Business · International Business

Oct 1994 - Jun 1995

Welding and Materials Engineer · Welding and Materials Engineer

...and 2 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10
Experience in Automotive 26.5 y
Avg length 4 y 6 m
Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim management projects in the automotive sector, Head of Sales and Project Planning, Project and Team Lead
Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction
Main business areas Sales, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

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

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

Michael has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim management projects in the automotive sector, Head of Sales and Project Planning, Project and Team Lead.

Michael's most recent position is Interim management projects in the automotive sector at J. Eberspächer GmbH.

In recent years, Michael has worked for J. Eberspächer GmbH.

Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Project Management, and Strategy. Michael also has some experience in Finance, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Michael has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Sales.

Michael holds a Doctorate in Economics, a Master in International Business, a Bachelor in Welding and Materials Engineer and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering.

The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.

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Daily rate avg. 885 €

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