James Martin

Angestellt, Managing Director / Geschäftsführer, SAUTER Building Controls International GmbH
Basel, Switzerland

Skills

Deep business knowledge (Sales
good communication skills
Business Development & Marketing)
multi-cultural experience
creativity
interest in new contacts
eagerness to learn
interest in own development
sales strategy
business development
sales controlling
market transparency
customer development
international experience
intercultural work experience
international sales
intercultural management
Buliding Automation (KNX) experience
Data Center Application knowledge
KNX Knowlege
Room Automation Knowledge
Total Building Solutions
Industrial Automation
Energy management
Energy Distribution System
Europe
Region
Distribution
Management
Customer Relationship Management
Line Management
Account Management
Strategic mindset
Mergers & Acquisitions
Interim Management

Timeline

Professional experience for James Martin

  • Current 1 year and 2 months, since Jan 2025

    Managing Director

    Sauter Automation AB

    Sauter is a leader in building automation and energy management, and I’m honored to guide our Swedish team as we grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional value to our customers. In this role, I’ll be responsible for driving strategy and growth, overseeing operations and financials, strengthening customer partnerships, and aligning with Sauter Group’s global vision for smart, sustainable building solutions. Looking forward to the journey ahead!

  • Current 2 years and 2 months, since Jan 2024

    Trade Compliance Manager

    Fr. Sauter AG

    Driving the comprehensive integration of the Internal Compliance Programme (ICP) at Sauter headquarters, ensuring seamless alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory standards, while strategically leading its rollout across all subsidiaries to establish a unified compliance framework, promote operational consistency, and mitigate risks on a global scale.

  • Current 5 years and 2 months, since Jan 2021

    Board Member

    Sauter Middle East

  • Current 5 years and 10 months, since May 2020

    Managing Director / Geschäftsführer

    SAUTER Building Controls International GmbH

    P&L responsible for Sauter Building Controls International (SBCI) activities in countries where no local entity is in place (Nordics, Eastern Europe, Middle-East and Africa) and 2 National Sales Organisations (Sweden and Serbia). Deputy for North America, Asia Pacific & Oceania. SBCI develops and further expands a network of Value Added Partners who market our products, systems and software in the field of HVAC and Building Management System.

  • 1 year and 4 months, Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

    Senior Sales & Business Development - OEM Switzerland

    Cognex

    Responsible for the strategic OEM accounts in Switzerland for all Vision Products. Responsibilities: • Forecast and Close Vision solutions with OEM’s • Develop and Execute plans for Sensors and Vision at OEM and Most Wanted Accounts • Ensure the customer service is provided at a high standard

  • 1 year, Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

    Senior Strategic OEM Sales Engineer

    Cognex
  • 4 months, Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

    Senior Account Sales Eng.

    Cognex
  • 6 years and 5 months, Mar 2011 - Jul 2017

    Director Business Development & Sales

    Siemens Switzerland Ltd

    Responsible for the Region (EMEA) Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa for Low Voltage Products. Establish, develop and enable local partners in regions / countries were we currently have no local Siemens LV organization.

  • 1 year and 6 months, Sep 2009 - Feb 2011

    Account Manager / Sales Engineer

    Balluff - Leuze Pty Limited

  • 1 year and 3 months, Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

    Product Manager - Safety and Sensors

    Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd

  • 3 years and 11 months, May 2004 - Mar 2008

    Product Manager - Final Low Voltage

    Schneider Electric Schweiz AG

  • 1 year and 4 months, Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

    Product Manager - Automation

    ABB Schweiz AG
  • 4 years and 3 months, Oct 1998 - Dec 2002

    Product Manager - Pilot and Sensing Devices

    Siemens Schweiz AG / A&D CD

  • 1 year and 5 months, May 1997 - Sep 1998

    Product Promotor

    Siemens Schweiz AG

Educational background for James Martin

  • 2003 - 2004

    Marketing Planer & Sales Coordinator

    IFKS

  • 1996 - 1998

    Business Administration

    HSO

  • 1992 - 1996

    Electricity

    Siemens Switzerland Ltd

Languages

  • German

    Fluent

  • English

    First language

  • Spanish

    Fluent

  • French

    Intermediate

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