Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Gaming
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David Scheidl

Kaisheim

Summary

Diligent Senior Product Manager offering four years of success in product roadmap development, market research and data analysis. Highly skilled in identifying opportunities to maximize revenue. Driven and strategic with proven history of superior market penetration,. brand lead and product launch.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Product Portfolio Management Gaming

Hama GmbH & Co KG
11.2020 - Current
  • Brand leader of the own brand uRage
  • Team lead of Product Portfolio Management Gaming including console game accessories and the products of the brand uRage
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget and to develop effective go-to-market strategies for new products or updates.
  • Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
  • Developed long term roadmaps and backward planning for development teams, so that everyone knows targets and goals
  • Implemented market research initiatives to identify customer needs and opportunities for product growth.
  • Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Achieved product development milestones by closely collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
  • Spearheaded new product launches, driving successful market penetration and adoption rates.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Coached junior team members on best practices in product management methodology and techniques.

Product Portfolio Manager Gaming

Hama GmbH & Co KG
10.2019 - 11.2020

Same as above without official team lead

Product Manager

Hama GmbH & Co KG
07.2019 - 09.2019

Same as above but only for the own brand uRage

Technical Support Executive

Weka Media GmbH & Co KG
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for handling complex technical problems.
  • Cultivated procedures and standards for system monitoring, investigation and maintenance.
  • Coordinated with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues beyond internal capabilities, ensuring timely resolution for customers.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

Key Account Manager

Weka Media GmbH & Co KG
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed and delivered presentations to key customers to position products and services.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.

Field Staff Member

Ästhetic Piercing Collection
11.2008 - 09.2017
  • Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Attended trade shows to represent company products, generate leads, and network with potential clients.

Junior Product Manager

Hama GmbH & Co KG
08.2001 - 10.2008
  • Developed gaming accessories and office peripherals together with our pre-suppliers and factories according to roadmaps and own ideas
  • Attended fairs and trade shows to promote the products
  • Analyzed performance metrics regularly, identifying trends and making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
  • Developed creative briefs for new products and marketing tactics in collaboration with package design team, consumer marketing and outside agencies.
  • Championed customer-centric approaches in all aspects of product design, prioritizing user needs and expectations.
  • Improved product usability with thorough user testing and incorporating feedback into iterations.

Education

Master Professional in Business Management (CCI) -

IHK
Augsburg
02.2017

Skills

  • Marketing Program Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Market Penetration
  • Product analytics
  • Market Research Analysis
  • Brand Development
  • Value Proposition Development
  • B2C Marketing
  • Google Analytics understanding

Gaming

Started "carreer" in 1983 with ATARI 2600 and was playing FIFA in  ESL Pro Series in 2003/2004.

Playing on PC and all other platforms and games I like.

Meanwhile retired from eSports and ambitioned casual Gamer.

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Head of Product Portfolio Management Gaming

Hama GmbH & Co KG
11.2020 - Current

Product Portfolio Manager Gaming

Hama GmbH & Co KG
10.2019 - 11.2020

Product Manager

Hama GmbH & Co KG
07.2019 - 09.2019

Technical Support Executive

Weka Media GmbH & Co KG
04.2018 - 06.2019

Key Account Manager

Weka Media GmbH & Co KG
10.2017 - 03.2018

Field Staff Member

Ästhetic Piercing Collection
11.2008 - 09.2017

Junior Product Manager

Hama GmbH & Co KG
08.2001 - 10.2008

Master Professional in Business Management (CCI) -

IHK
David Scheidl