Frank Peuser

International business development and commercial implementation across DACH, focused on DIY and major retail accounts. New customer acquisition, product concepts, pricing, quotations and supplier coordination. Won toom through a branded display concept and developed new business opportunities with BAUHAUS and OBI. Focus on branded, private-label and technical consumer product programs.

Independent commercial representative and business development consultant since 2007. Continuous mandates across Automotive Aftermarket and Consumer Goods in DACH and Europe. Current and long-standing mandates include Safta, MV Sports, Diakakis, Wynn's, Rain-X, Fabbri and Modula. Responsible for new business development, distribution, key accounts, commercial negotiations and market expansion.

Founder & Managing Director with full P&L responsibility for an international consumer-products business. Managed a €3m business with six employees, leading strategy, sales, sourcing and operations. Built international retail, wholesale and distribution business and developed branded, licensed and private-label programmes for major European retailers. Managed international suppliers, logistics and e-commerce channels.

Independent European Business Development Consultant for automotive OEM and aftermarket solutions. Won Fiat Group as a new OEM customer, developed Volkswagen Group business including Audi and won Ford Aftermarket. Managed business opportunities with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, PSA and GM/Opel. Led commercial negotiations with OEM Purchasing and Global Sourcing and coordinated technical requirements across Engineering and Quality.

Global responsibility for the RECARO aftermarket business, reporting to the Managing Director Sales. Revenue responsibility of €24m and leadership of 26 employees in Germany, with functional responsibility for Japan and the USA. Increased aftermarket revenue by approx. 15% and led organisational development, international importer-network restructuring and commercial transformation.

Independent Commercial Consultant focused on business development within the German automotive aftermarket. Developed the Volkswagen and Audi dealer network, managed key dealer relationships and supported market expansion through product training, sales initiatives and commercial development activities.

European Sales Manager responsible for international sales development, key accounts, distributors and importers across European markets. Developed pricing and commercial structures, coordinated customer requirements with production and built an effective international sales network. Supported the development of the Ferrara Wheels sales organisation and held commercial power of attorney.

Head of Key Account Sales, reporting directly to the Managing Director, with responsibility for Germany and subsequently Austria, Switzerland and Benelux. Developed regional sales representatives and dealer networks, including pricing and commercial structures. Responsible for key customer development, sales and marketing activities, order execution and departmental controlling.

Sales Coordinator supporting Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz as key OEM customers. Responsible for quotations, order processing, project acquisition and planning, customer coordination and complaint management within the rubber-metal products business. Also acted as deputy group leader. PAGUAG subsequently became part of Continental AG.