Top expert badge
Recommended expert
Profile header background

Sven Drews

Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director

Sven Drews
Profile header overlay
Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Experience

Sep 2020 - Present
5 years 7 months
Berlin, Germany

Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director

Safety and Consulting

Expertise details
Position Summary
Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director at Safety and Consulting
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
Operations
  • 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.
Oct 2011 - Sep 2020
9 years
Berlin, Germany

Mandated Managing Director (20 locations)

Media Markt Region Berlin

Expertise details
Position Summary
Mandated Managing Director (20 locations) at Media Markt Region Berlin
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Marketing
Procurement
Sales
  • 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.

May 2004 - Sep 2022
18 years 5 months
Berlin, Germany

Managing Director / Shareholder

Media Markt TV HiFi Elektro GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Managing Director / Shareholder at Media Markt TV HiFi Elektro GmbH
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Marketing
Operations
Procurement
  • 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%.

Jan 2004 - Jun 2006
2 years 6 months

Training for Managing Director / Shareholder

Media Markt Region Berlin

Expertise details
Position Summary
Training for Managing Director / Shareholder at Media Markt Region Berlin
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Operations
Sales
Oct 2001 - Dec 2003
2 years 3 months

Sales Manager / Deputy Managing Director

Media Markt Potsdam

Expertise details
Position Summary
Sales Manager / Deputy Managing Director at Media Markt Potsdam
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Operations
Sales
Oct 1992 - Sep 2001
9 years

Department Manager and Buyer

Media Markt Verbund Hamburg

Expertise details
Position Summary
Department Manager and Buyer at Media Markt Verbund Hamburg
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Procurement

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Retail and Professional Services.

Retail
Professional Services
Profile match chart

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Procurement, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources.

Procurement
Operations
Marketing
Sales
Human Resources
Profile match chart

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

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1995

Kiel Business Academy

Business Administration / BA · Business Administration / BA · Kiel, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Prof. Dr. P. Warschawski 'Overcoming One's Own Limits'

Occupational Safety Specialist

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6
Experience in Retail 30 y
Avg length 7 y 9 m
Longest experience 18 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director, Mandated Managing Director (20 locations), Managing Director / Shareholder
Main industries Retail, Professional Services
Main business areas Procurement, Operations, Marketing

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT
More actions

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions? Here you can find further information.

Where is Sven based?

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

What languages does Sven speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sven have?

Sven has at least 33 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 7 months. Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sven be best suited for?

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.

What is Sven's latest experience?

Sven's most recent position is Occupational Safety Specialist and Personnel Trainer / Managing Director at Safety and Consulting.

What companies has Sven worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sven has worked for Safety and Consulting and Media Markt TV HiFi Elektro GmbH.

Which industries is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in industries like Retail and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Operations, and Marketing. Sven also has some experience in Sales and Human Resources.

Which industries has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in industries like Retail and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Marketing, and Procurement.

What is Sven's education?

Sven attended Kiel Business Academy for Business Administration / BA.

Does Sven have any certificates?

Sven has 2 certificates. These include: Prof. Dr. P. Warschawski 'Overcoming One's Own Limits' and Occupational Safety Specialist.

What is the availability of Sven?

Sven is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sven?

Sven's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Sven?

To hire Sven, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1000
750
500
250
Rate comparison chart
Market avg: 740-900 €
The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.