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Jens Matthiesen

Hamburg

Summary

Results-driven National Sales Director with talent for leading high-performing teams and driving significant revenue growth. Known for transforming underperforming regions into top sales performers and fostering long-term client relationships. Consistently delivers strategic initiatives that align with company objectives and boost market presence.

Driven professional with strategic mindset and exceptional leadership abilities, combining advanced communication skills and talent for building strong client relationships. Proven track record in managing high-performing teams and developing sales strategies that drive revenue growth. Ready to leverage expertise in achieving outstanding results in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

National Sales Director Prescriber

Essity
Hamburg
01.2024 - Current

Managing 116 employees, direct ~ 70 M € NS; > 80% GP

  • Define and execute national go to market strategy for the prescriber channel.
  • Led national prescriber sales force, ensuring consistent achievement of targets by SMART target setting, clear processes, developing and implementing new controlling tools.
  • Responsible for the implementation of new sales profiles and deployment of HM Move in Germany for improved sales team performance.
  • Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments.
  • Set national contract targets and managed high-level negotiations, securing top profitable business contracts.
  • Pursued challenging growth objectives with customers, resulting in enhanced revenue generation,
  • Develop and implement processes to gain new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue
  • Drive, support and challenge the cooperation of Marketing and Sales to develop the business.
  • Built synergistic cross-functional and -channel teams with a focus on collaborative goal attainment.

National Sales Manager

Essity
Hamburg
08.2017 - 12.2023

Managing 124 employees, direct ~ 62 M € NS; > 75% GP

  • Develop and execute a go to market strategy to increase NS, GP and SOM with focus on German prescriber business.
  • Improved customer retention rates, resulting in consistent revenue growth. Develop and implement challenging customer targets and support negotiations on large-scale contracts, securing long term growth.
  • Implemented new systems and capabilities to further develop business and for streamlined operations.
  • Streamlined internal and external processes to improve overall efficiency.
  • Monitored sales performance of 9 teams, tackling NS and GP shortfalls through regional action plans incl. defined departments.
  • Created a culture of excellence within the team, encouraging top performance. Championed culture change within the organisation, fostering a proactive sales environment.
  • Fostered an environment of continuous learning amongst the team members.
  • Developed innovative sales strategies for improved market presence.
  • Enhanced team productivity through effective training and mentorship programmes.

Commercial Director

Essity
Mannheim
02.2016 - 07.2017

Managing 40 employees, direct ~ 80 M € NS; > xx% GP

  • Develop and execute a go to market strategy to increase NS, GP and SOM focusing on German incontinence business.
  • Led German Tena sales force, ensuring consistent achievement of targets.
  • Defined business strategies and roadmaps to drive performance across sales, promotions and marketing departments.
  • Set national contract targets and support high-level negotiations, securing top profitable business contracts.
  • Pursued challenging growth objectives with customers, resulting in enhanced revenue generation,
  • Develop and implement processes to gain new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue
  • Drive, support and challenge the cooperation of Marketing and Sales to develop the business.
  • Built synergistic cross-functional and -channel teams with a focus on collaborative goal attainment.

Business Development Director

Nielsen
Hamburg
01.2014 - 01.2016

Responsible

General Manager

Beiersdorf
Gothenburg
08.2009 - 12.2013
  • Delivered results under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Established successful partnerships with other companies for mutual growth.
  • Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
  • Fostered a high-performance culture, resulting in increased productivity.

International Senior Key Account Manager

Beiersdorf
Hamburg
04.2005 - 07.2009
  • Streamlined operational processes for efficient account management.
  • Negotiated contracts with major accounts to secure profits.
  • Strengthened client connections, resulting in long-term business partnerships.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients to enhance loyalty.

International Brand-/ Product Group Manager

Beiersdorf
Hamburg
04.2000 - 03.2005
  • Coordinated team meetings for streamlined communication and increased productivity.
  • Monitored performance metrics regularly to maintain high standards of service delivery.
  • Improved team efficiency by developing comprehensive project management strategies.
  • Created an inclusive workspace by implementing diversity-friendly policies and practices.

National Brand-/ Product Group Manager

Reckitt Benckiser
Hamburg/ Mannheim
04.1998 - 03.2000
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration for seamless project execution.
  • Upheld health and safety standards within the workplace, ensuring a safe environment for employees.
  • Mediated conflicts amongst staff members, promoting a harmonious working environment.
  • Achieved corporate objectives with meticulous strategic planning.

Marketing Project Manager

Otto Group
Hamburg
08.1995 - 03.1998

Trainee/ Marketing Assistant

Otto Group
Hamburg
08.1988 - 07.1995
  • Provided valuable support for successful company events and meetings.
  • Delivered exceptional administrative support to senior executives during peak business periods.
  • Coordinated effectively with diverse teams for successful project execution.
  • Facilitated smooth operations within the department through organised file management and data entry tasks.

Education

Master of Business Administration (Diplomkaufmann) - Marketing, Industrial Management

University Hamburg
Hamburg
10.1990 - 03.1995

High school diploma (Abitur) -

Goethe Gymnasium
Hamburg
08.1978 - 06.1987

Languages

German
Native
English
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate

Timeline

National Sales Director Prescriber

Essity
01.2024 - Current

National Sales Manager

Essity
08.2017 - 12.2023

Commercial Director

Essity
02.2016 - 07.2017

Business Development Director

Nielsen
01.2014 - 01.2016

General Manager

Beiersdorf
08.2009 - 12.2013

International Senior Key Account Manager

Beiersdorf
04.2005 - 07.2009

International Brand-/ Product Group Manager

Beiersdorf
04.2000 - 03.2005

National Brand-/ Product Group Manager

Reckitt Benckiser
04.1998 - 03.2000

Marketing Project Manager

Otto Group
08.1995 - 03.1998

Master of Business Administration (Diplomkaufmann) - Marketing, Industrial Management

University Hamburg
10.1990 - 03.1995

Trainee/ Marketing Assistant

Otto Group
08.1988 - 07.1995

High school diploma (Abitur) -

Goethe Gymnasium
08.1978 - 06.1987
Jens Matthiesen