Gerd Staadt

Special expertise in business to business (B2B) sales of high value capital equipment and extensive experience in managing global key accounts. Penetrated new and existing OEM and Tier 1 automotive customers in USA, Canada and Mexico and significantly increased sales volume and market share for our cylindrical grinding division. Successfully performed on-site project management and supervision of installation of a grinding line for transmission components including run-off at OEM.

Provided local support for North American sales staff in selling technologically complex products that require extensive explanation covering a variety of industries in the manufacturing sector. Analyzed customer needs and defined competitive product, prepared grinding technology, technical and commercial details including cost and profit margin calculations. Coordinated closely with German and Swiss production companies to ensure delivery schedules and technical specifications are met.

Preparation of customer specific quotations for complex turnkey solutions including technology, technical and commercial details. Technical sales support for the European and Asian Market with focus on centerless grinding product line. Interfaced with wide variety of suppliers and SCM to ensure functionality of turnkey solution.