Reinhard (H.) Anton-Consultant

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Experience
Consultant
Danish software company
- Conducted DACH market research and initiated contacts with MSPs and potential partners
- Focus on password security and identity management
- Supported a Danish software company with up to $6M revenue and 10 employees
Consultant
Swiss innovation and security corporation
- Worked in an intrapreneur team to identify and define problems at German energy companies
- Prepared groundwork for a new cyber security business unit
- Project within a Swiss corporation with CHF 1.744B revenue and 8,200 employees
Market Assessment Consultant
AB Tasty and Realytics
- Performed market assessments in Germany for two leading French startups
- AB Tasty: A/B testing and conversion rate optimization (around 20 employees)
- Realytics: TV advertising effectiveness measurement (around 20 employees)
DACH Partner
The York Group
- Served as DACH partner for a cloud computing consulting firm with 5 employees
Market Research Consultant
Cegid
- Conducted market research and consulting for expansion decision into Germany
- French POS retail software vendor with €282M revenue and over 2,000 employees
Consultant
ATTRAQT
- Advised an English software vendor specializing in personalization and e-merchandising for fashion retail on German market expansion
Project Manager - Pipeline Building
Cloudbridge Consulting GmbH
- Built sales pipeline for a consulting firm with 10 employees
VP EMEA (Consulting Project)
Quantumverse
- Led consulting project to decide on European expansion for a startup in knowledge sharing software
DACH Partner
Tellus International
- Acted as DACH partner for a cloud computing consulting firm with 5 employees
Sales Readiness Project Lead
Hewlett Packard
- Managed internal sales readiness project for the Mass Storage Division
Director Sales
Kuppinger Cole
- Generated first sales successes at conferences and through analyst services
Sales and Country Manager DACH
Truck 24/Masternaut
- Restructured and troubleshot sales, finance, development and support after international merger
Sales and Marketing Coach / Business Plan Juror
Venture Office
- Coached startups in sales and marketing across five projects
- Served as juror for business plans
VP Business Development
Comartis AG
- Managed key accounts and implemented partner programs for eLearning and competency management products
Country Manager Switzerland
Macromedia Schweiz GmbH
- Rebuilt distribution and reseller channel
- Launched direct sales
- Achieved personal annual sales target of $6M
General Manager EMEA
Mercado Software
- Led EMEA operations for a catalog search and e-commerce startup
- Acquired first customers
Business Development Interim Manager and Consultant
Self-employed
General Manager EMEA
Preview Systems
- Achieved first sales successes in Germany, England, France and Sweden
- Focus on electronic software distribution and digital rights management
Business Development Director/General Manager
Protégé Group
- Consulted for US internet software startups and built European offices
- Achieved qualitative and sales targets
General Manager DACH / Managing Director Europe
Asymetrix
- Built sales channel in Germany, France, UK
- Increased revenue to $5M p.a.
General Manager DACH
Adobe Systems GmbH
- Founded and managed the highest-revenue European branch
- Grew sales from $3M to $10M as sole salesperson
- Built a 10-person team and managed reseller and distribution network
- Transitioned to broadline distribution
Product Manager EMEA
Hewlett-Packard GmbH
- Launched and managed HP ScanJet product line including software in Europe
- Built a new $25M business with consistent target achievement
- Managed the product team and collaborated internationally
Team Leader Quality Assurance / Product Manager
Linotype GmbH
- Led QA teams for hardware and software and customer satisfaction
- Managed product for editorial systems for book, magazine and newspaper production
Typesetter
Friedrich Pustet
- Produced printed matter and books
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Experienced in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Energy, and Retail.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Sales/Business Development Manager with extensive experience in successfully building, managing, and optimizing European software sales organizations, including indirect and direct sales, partner management, marketing/product marketing, innovation, and public relations. The results of my work are increased revenue and profit.
Skills
Sales: Consultative Selling, Direct And Indirect Through Partner Channel
Marketing: Business Planning, Product Management, Advertising And Public Relations
International Experience: All Of Europe, Germany, England (1997-2002) And Switzerland (2002-2011)
Start-Ups And Subsidiaries: Building Lean, Highly Motivated, High-Performing, And Successful Organizations
B2b Software Solutions: Internet, Application Software, Ebusiness, Social Media, Collaboration/Web Conferencing, Epublishing, Elearning, Complex Infrastructure Software
Goal-Oriented, Highly Motivated, Persistent Self-Starter With A Troubleshooting Mindset And Hands-On Personality
High Level Of Creativity And Out-Of-The-Box Thinking Combined With The Ability To Execute
Excellent Team Player With Top Skills In International Communication At All Corporate Levels
Particularly Successful In Fast And Dynamic Environments
Languages
Education
Hauchler Studio KG, private school for printing and reproduction technology
Studies in typography/design, printing technology, business administration and management · Typography/design, printing technology, business administration and management · Biberach, Germany
Friedrich Pustet, large graphic production company
Apprenticeship as a typesetter · Typesetter · Regensburg, Germany
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Reinhard is based in Hallbergmoos, Germany.
Reinhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Reinhard has at least 47 years of experience. During this time, Reinhard has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 24 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Reinhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Reinhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Market Assessment Consultant, DACH Partner.
Reinhard's most recent position is Consultant at Danish software company.
Reinhard is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Professional Services. Reinhard also has some experience in Education, Energy, and Retail.
Reinhard is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Strategy, and Marketing. Reinhard also has some experience in Product Development, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance.
Reinhard holds a Doctorate in Typography/design, printing technology, business administration and management from Hauchler Studio KG, private school for printing and reproduction technology and a Doctorate in Typesetter from Friedrich Pustet, large graphic production company.
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