Volker Sträßer-Head of Business Development
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Head of Business Development
Moulins de Kleinbettingen
- Project lead from the idea stage through to the construction of the 20-million-euro plant for textured proteins
- Coordination and interface between management, internal staff, and external companies
- Main knowledge bridge from the customer’s point of view for the product category within the company
- Development of the required setup (including machine installation) together with the production manager to make the final veggie products all the way to the tray
- Development of a sales network, main contact for customer requests worldwide
- Research and global sourcing of raw materials (mainly plant proteins)
- Visiting trade fairs and partners across Europe
Freelance Consultant and Freelancer
Volker Sträßer
- Project management, business development, marketing, sales
- Customers: from small craft businesses to corporations such as Villeroy & Boch
Founder and Owner
Muckebox
- Event company with exclusive rental of a unique DJ tool for everyone
- Customers: football Bundesliga clubs, Nestlé, Mercedes, Nespresso, IQOS, Audible, Synlab, etc.
Digital Business Developer / Business Unit Manager
CosmosDirekt
- Overall management of the car and health insurance business units from a customer journey point of view, from access through conversion to digital customer services (end-to-end)
- Development of innovative digital marketing strategies, new customer journeys, test fields, and new communication
- Digital interface to offline marketing and other departments, including coaching in digital, design thinking, and customer focus
- Marketing and further development of the smart insurance approach Telematics
- Campaign management and new product development for smart insurance products
Management Trainee Multichannel
Globus SB-Warenhaus Holding
- Setup of the e-business department in the Multichannel business unit
- Point of contact for digital and future topics in the company
- Development of a platform concept in close cooperation with the marketing department
- Coordination of different company departments as part of the project team
Founder and Owner
Pinche | Food Truck & Catering
- Entrepreneurial year: founded, ran, and sold a vegan food truck and catering business
Founder and Owner
BRO515
- Design and production of promotional or unique regional gift accessories
B2B Sales / Marketing
Locca
- Attended trade fairs and startup events across Europe (focus on B2B)
- Negotiated with investors in several countries
- Developed app and website concepts
- Coordinated with strategic partner Deutsche Telekom
- Developed market entry strategies
- Created expansion strategies through new use cases for the product
Product Marketing Intern
Nestlé Deutschland AG
- Created briefs for POS materials, packaging design, and online graphics
- Coordinated projects with external creative agencies and repro houses
- Supported market and brand analysis using Nielsen and consumer panels
- Planned a nationwide sampling campaign
- Developed sales materials such as sales folders and presentations for sales
B2B Sales
Lecturio
- Responsible for B2B sales from acquisition to closing
- Acquired and supported key accounts (e.g. ZEIT, Daimler, Deutsche Börse)
- Coordinated B2B orders between sales, controlling, IT, and production
- Increased B2B sales by 120% in one core area (universities)
B2B Sales Intern
Lecturio
- Development and redesign of the sales system / sales funnels
- Conducting market and competitor analyses
- Cold calling identified target groups
Founder and Project Manager
Campuss
Creation and implementation of a marketing campaign for the university
3,000 euros in profit were donated to a good cause (SR/SWR Herzenssache)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Retail, Manufacturing, and Education.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product Development, Project Management, and Production.
Summary
Internationally trained candidate with a renowned Master in Management and a hands-on mindset | have professional experience in startups, SMEs, and large corporations in several countries, with a focus on sales, marketing, and project management
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Education
Grenoble Ecole de Management
Master in International Business · International Business · Grenoble, France
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, United States
Universität des Saarlandes
Bachelor in English and Spanish · English and Spanish · Saarbrücken, Germany
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Experience
Global experience
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Volker is based in Rehlingen-Siersburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Volker speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Volker has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Volker has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Volker may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Volker would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Business Development, Freelance Consultant and Freelancer, Founder and Owner.
Volker's most recent position is Head of Business Development at Moulins de Kleinbettingen.
In recent years, Volker has worked for Moulins de Kleinbettingen, Volker Sträßer, and Muckebox.
Volker is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage. Volker also has some experience in Retail, Manufacturing, and Education.
Volker is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Volker also has some experience in Product Development, Project Management, and Production.
Volker has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.
Volker has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
Volker holds a Master in International Business from Grenoble Ecole de Management and a Bachelor in English and Spanish from Universität des Saarlandes.
The availability of Volker needs to be confirmed.
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