Mag. Simon Erzen MBA

Strategic development of SMEs in Automotive Supply-Chain, this includes: - Development of Corporate Strategy, Sales Strategy - Improving the Efficiency of the Sales Processes - Optimization of Production Processes and implementation of Production Activities to become more effective and reliable WCM - Business Development for penetrating Global Competitive Markets - Development of successful B2C & B2B Business Models for achieving profitable Growth - Implementation of Quality Consciousness

- Responsible for the development and coordination of corporate strategy - Create and drive the strategy process by balancing the expectations of all stakeholders - Integration of all product groups and Functional Departments - Adjustment of the content of the strategy papers with the budget - Alignment selected customer/sales strategies with corporate strategy - Execute business development projects until handed over to the line organization - Analysis and assessment of potential acquisition targets

Responsible for the development and execution of the company’s strategy. Provides leadership and direction for staff, setting an effective agenda and ensuring performance goals are met and set.

Managing, planning and coordinating of all project processes in regard to fulfill the orders; Directly responsible for the project deadlines to the customer; Customer and supplier management; Contract management and negotiations.

Creating country-specific winning sales strategies, market research and product promotion in terms of competition, customers and market potential; Customer visits and customer care, worldwide sales support, support for SE and TSS; Development of customer-specific offers.

Executing business plans based on developed sales strategies; Development of an account executives; Initiation and coordination of all activities to penetrate new markets; Managing and coordinating marketing and promotional staff; Cooperation with customers and creating long-term business relations.