Ing. Ute Weigand

Angestellt, Director Commercial / Sales & Account Management, Qualifyze GmbH
Abschluss: Bachelor of Science, Hochschule RheinMain
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Commercial Leadership
Go-to-Market-Strategie
Enterprise sales
Sales Transformation
Revenue Growth
Strategic thinking
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Coaching & People Development

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Ute Weigand

  • Bis heute 1 Jahr und 7 Monate, seit März 2025

    Director Commercial / Sales & Account Management

    Qualifyze GmbH

    Commercial & leadership responsibility for an international AE/AM team across new business, retention and expansion in a multi-million € Enterprise SaaS environment. Driving GTM transformation from transactional sales to strategic enterprise platform selling, including forecasting, performance management and scalable commercial structures. Leading C-level engagements and complex enterprise sales. President’s Club 2025 – Best Team Lead, 110% annual revenue target.

  • 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Okt. 2023 - März 2025

    Key Account Executive DACH

    Qualifyze GmbH

    Sales of audit services and supply chain SaaS solutions in the GxP sector (SMB & Enterprise, DACH market). Managed and grew strategic accounts across the DACH region, building long-term client partnerships. Achievements: - Delivered TTM Net Retention of 113%, ensuring sustainable revenue growth. - Closed the biggest deal in company history, setting a new benchmark for enterprise sales performance. - Consistently exceeded quota and expanded Qualifyze’s footprint with top pharma and biotech accounts

  • 3 Jahre und 8 Monate, Feb. 2020 - Sep. 2023

    Area Sales Manager

    Ellab GmbH

    Drove strategic sales of validation, qualification and monitoring solutions across SMB & Enterprise accounts in the DACH GxP market. Led complex SaaS, on-premise and service projects, including stakeholder management, pricing negotiations and compliance alignment. Positioned Ellab as a preferred supplier, strengthened B- & C-level relationships and increased upselling and retention, contributing to 15–20% YoY revenue growth.

  • 1 Jahr und 4 Monate, Okt. 2018 - Jan. 2020

    Full-Time Professional Development (Certified Programs)

    Various Companies

    Completed a full-time professional development program with certified qualifications in Key Account Management & Sales Controlling, Supply Chain & Risk Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Leadership, FMEA, SCRUM, CRM and CSR Management. Built a broad foundation across commercial excellence, process improvement and leadership, supporting my transition into strategic account management and later commercial leadership roles.

  • 5 Monate, Mai 2018 - Sep. 2018

    Senior Account Manager

    FERCHAU Engineering GmbH

    B2B sales of technical services in the GxP industry (SMB & Enterprise, German market). Led proposal processes, contract negotiations and delivery planning for key clients. Managed and developed project staff, including deployment and performance planning. Achievements: * Expanded and strengthened client base, achieving +15% growth in just 5 months. * Designed and executed a team deployment strategy that improved resource allocation and client satisfaction.

  • 2 Jahre, Mai 2016 - Apr. 2018

    Area Sales Manager Germany

    AEB Group

    Drove sales of biotech process technology across SMB & Enterprise accounts in the German GxP market. Introduced a new technology portfolio, leading market entry and client adoption. Held commercial responsibility across budget, pricing, margins, portfolio and sales execution. Launched a flagship project and nationwide roadshow, driving +25% sales growth. Built strong C-level sales channels and strengthened partner sales networks.

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Juli 2012 - Apr. 2016

    Sales & Business Development Engineer

    Weigand GmbH, Dettenhausen (DE)

    Consultative sales of automation solutions in the GxP sector (SMB & Enterprise, global markets). Developed a new automation business unit, including full go-to-market strategy and execution. Achievements: * Opened new international markets, driving double-digit growth in 2015. * Consistently exceeded sales targets: 125% in 2014, 140% in 2015

  • 6 Jahre und 10 Monate, Sep. 2005 - Juni 2012

    Early Career & Education-Related Experience

    Self-Employed / Various Companies

    During my studies and early career, gained hands-on experience across B2B IT/software sales, product management, automation technology, production and project management. Roles included Blitz Marketing (New Zealand), Fauser & Weigand, several wineries and the Julius Kühn-Institut. Built early expertise in customer management, technology and regulated GxP environments, creating the foundation for my later career in life sciences, SaaS, strategic sales and commercial leadership.

Ausbildung von Ute Weigand

  • Bis heute 2 Monate, seit Aug. 2026

    MBAI – Master Business with AI

    Hochschule Fresenius für Internationales Management GmbH

    Applied executive programme focused on AI implementation, automation and agents across business functions and organisational workflows

  • Bis heute 2 Monate, seit Aug. 2026

    Strategic Analysis and Decision Making with AI

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Executive programme focused on applying AI to strategic analysis, decision-making and business strategy.

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Okt. 2008 - Juli 2012

    Weinbau und Getränketechnologie

    Hochschule RheinMain

Sprachen

  • Deutsch

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • Englisch

    C1 (Fließend)

  • Spanisch

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

  • Italienisch

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

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