Sven Drews-Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director
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Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director
Safety and Consulting
- Strategic and operational management with full P&L responsibility.
- Professional leadership in occupational safety and personnel training.
- Designing and conducting safety training sessions and workshops.
- Providing consulting services in various safety areas.
- Developing customized safety solutions for clients.
- Continuously analyzing and adjusting safety measures.
Mandated Managing Director (20 locations)
Media Markt Region Berlin
Coordinated and executed marketing initiatives for 20 Media Markt branches in Berlin.
Negotiated favorable terms for promotional materials.
Managed annual bonus negotiations with around 40 suppliers for the entire region.
Monitored sales development and target achievement.
Participated in decisions of the national advertising committee.
Adapted and implemented overarching marketing strategies locally.
Successfully increased brand presence and customer engagement through regional marketing measures.
Achieved significant cost savings through savvy negotiations.
Strengthened regional market position through successful bonus agreements.
Consistently met and exceeded sales targets.
Contributed to the development of effective national advertising campaigns.
Efficiently tailored central strategies to regional market conditions.
Managing Director / Shareholder
Media Markt TV HiFi Elektro GmbH
Led and set strategic direction for the Media Markt branch in Berlin Spandau with a team of up to 90 employees and sales of €35-39 million.
Expanded the product range to improve market position.
Negotiated and optimized supplier terms.
Focused on sales growth through add-on products and services.
Implemented cost reduction measures in advertising.
Executed effective local marketing strategies.
Regularly reviewed all certifications and arranged technical maintenance.
Inspected fire protection measures and provided regular safety briefings for staff.
Collaborated with local emergency services on fire protection and evacuation plans.
Conducted daily checks of escape and rescue routes and monitored electrical installations.
No injuries or fatalities under HSE responsibility.
Significantly improved customer perception and increased Net Promoter Score to 72.
Secured additional supplier bonuses amounting to €3.5 million annually.
Held leading position in sales growth among Berlin Media Markt branches.
Achieved cost savings of around €400,000 annually through skillful negotiations.
Ranked among the top 25 revenue generators within the Media Saturn Group worldwide.
Maintained a low staff turnover rate of 3%.
Training for Managing Director / Shareholder
Media Markt Region Berlin
Sales Manager / Deputy Managing Director
Media Markt Potsdam
Department Manager and Buyer
Media Markt Verbund Hamburg
Industry experience
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Experienced in Retail and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Procurement, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources.
Summary
Experienced Managing Director and Occupational Safety Specialist with extensive leadership experience and solid knowledge in strategic and operational business management. Specialized in developing and implementing safety solutions and conducting safety training and staff development measures. Strong skills in leading large teams and retail branch networks, especially in the electronics sector, with a proven record in increasing sales, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction. Excellent negotiation skills and success in supplier relationship management, combined with effective implementation of local and regional marketing strategies.
Skills
Strategic Management
Customer Relationship Management
Occupational Safety
Cost Management
Team Leadership
Marketing Strategy
Key Account Management
Store Management
Hse Management Competence
Process Optimization
Ms Office
Sap
Smarthome
Languages
Education
Kiel Business Academy
Business Administration / BA · Business Administration / BA · Kiel, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Prof. Dr. P. Warschawski 'Overcoming One's Own Limits'
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Sven is based in Wilhelmshaven, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Sven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Sven has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Sven has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 8 months. Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Sven would be well-suited for roles such as: Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director, Mandated Managing Director (20 locations), Managing Director / Shareholder.
Sven's most recent position is Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director at Safety and Consulting.
In recent years, Sven has worked for Safety and Consulting and Media Markt TV HiFi Elektro GmbH.
Sven is most experienced in industries like Retail and Professional Services.
Sven is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Operations, and Marketing. Sven also has some experience in Sales and Human Resources.
Sven has recently worked in industries like Retail and Professional Services.
Sven has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Marketing, and Procurement.
Sven attended Kiel Business Academy for Business Administration / BA.
Sven has 2 certificates. These include: Prof. Dr. P. Warschawski 'Overcoming One's Own Limits' and Occupational Safety Specialist.
The availability of Sven needs to be confirmed.
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