Tim B.-Managing Director

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Experience
Managing Director
Centaur Handels GmbH
- Established a manufacturing business for desk mats, mouse pads and cushions
- Focus areas: marketing, development and optimization of structural change, production processes and supply chains
- Modernized sales and expanded through e-commerce and B2B channels
Consultant
Deutsche Erste Hilfe Gesellschaft
- Supported the company in business strategy, sales and digitalization
- Supported the company’s scaling and expansion
- E-commerce, online marketplaces and process automation
Strategy Consulting for Start-ups & SMEs
Freelance
- Sales, customer acquisition and call center management
- Logistics, production and supply chain management
- Development and implementation of scalable business models and sales strategies
- Optimization of e-commerce processes, online marketplaces and logistics
- Implementation of digitalization solutions and automation systems
Founder & Managing Director
Book Broker GmbH
- Founded and scaled an e-commerce company for buying and selling used books
- Built and managed a team of 20
- Optimized logistics and inventory management systems
- Developed efficient pricing strategies and automation solutions
Commercial Agent
Agentur Berger
- Built a Germany-wide sales network
- Managed a team of 4–6 employees
Head of Call Center Frankfurt/Oder
Glücksbote Spiele GmbH
- Management and scaling of call center operations
- Implementation, integration, and optimization of automation
- Introduction of efficient tools for processes and logistics
Marketing & Sales Intern
Porsche Leipzig GmbH
- Marketing and sales
- Handling sponsorship inquiries and event management
- Development of a new voucher system
Sales Project Manager & Call Center Setup
MG Media Group & GBCom Ltd.
- Set up a call center with 30 employees
- Management of existing customers for E-Plus and O2
- Project management and sales cooperation for Fahrlehrer24 (first online training program for driving schools)
Working Student Project Assistance & Database Development
IDS Scheer Radermacher GmbH
- Project assistance and database development
- Development of an acquisition strategy for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Creation of an Excel quick suitability test for a 600-page evaluation process
Working Student Sales Assistance & New Customer Acquisition
ucb Managementberatung GmbH
- Sales assistance and new customer acquisition
- Support in consulting projects
Insurance & Customer Advisory Intern
Allianz Dambeck
- Gained insights into insurance and customer advisory services
Production Processes Intern
Hornitex Werke Beeskow
- Learned the basics of production processes
Industry experience
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Experienced in Retail, Professional Services, Education, Information Technology, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Sales, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Marketing.
Summary
Experienced entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience founding, scaling and advising companies in e-commerce, retail and manufacturing. Expert knowledge in logistics optimization, business model development, business management and process automation. Consulting experience with start-ups and SMEs on growth and digitalization strategies. Also extensive experience in recruiting and customer acquisition to attract talent and establish long-term business relationships.
Skills
Business Management & Strategy Development
E-Commerce, Online Marketplaces & Process Automation
Sales, Customer Acquisition & Call Center Management
Logistics, Production & Supply Chain Management
Start-Up Consulting & Business Development
Negotiation & Scaling Strategies
Ms Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) – Expert Knowledge In Data Analysis And Reporting
Access – Confident User
E-Commerce & Erp Systems – Extensive Experience With Amazon Seller Central, Seller-Solution, Whbook-Web, Wh-Soft, Afterbuy
Erp Systems – Implementation, Integration And Optimization
Automation – Implementation Of Efficient Tools For Processes And Logistics
Crm Systems – Implementation And Use For Customer Retention And Management
Customer Relationship Management
Delegation
Creativity & Ability To Innovate
Time Management & Prioritization
Social Skills
Effective Communication
Analytical Thinking & Decision-Making
Negotiation Skills
Resilience & Adaptability
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Languages
Education
Berlin School Of Economics
Diplom-Kaufmann, FH, Schwerpunkte: Marketing, Strukturwandel & Modernisierung · Berlin, Germany · 2,6
Dr. P. Rahn & Partner, Fürstenwalde
Fachhochschulreife · Fürstenwalde, Germany · 1,0
Certifications & licenses
Deutsche Erste Hilfe Gesellschaft
Führerschein Klasse A & B
Sachkundenachweis für Sicherheitsgewerbe nach §34a GewO
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Experience
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Frequently asked questions
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Tim is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Tim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Tim has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Tim has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Tim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Tim would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Consultant, Strategy Consulting for Start-ups & SMEs.
Tim's most recent position is Managing Director at Centaur Handels GmbH.
In recent years, Tim has worked for Centaur Handels GmbH, Deutsche Erste Hilfe Gesellschaft, Freelance, and Book Broker GmbH.
Tim is most experienced in industries like Retail, Professional Services, and Education. Tim also has some experience in Information Technology, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
Tim is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Strategy. Tim also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Marketing.
Tim has recently worked in industries like Retail, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Tim has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Strategy, and Operations.
Tim holds a Doctorate from Dr. P. Rahn & Partner, Fürstenwalde and a Bachelor from Berlin School Of Economics.
Tim has 3 certificates. These include: Deutsche Erste Hilfe Gesellschaft, Führerschein Klasse A & B, and Sachkundenachweis für Sicherheitsgewerbe nach §34a GewO.
The availability of Tim needs to be confirmed.
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