Navid Amirzadeh
Weiterstadt
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in automotive, industrial and mechanical engineering sectors
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
* Managing Director
TechniForm GmbH
Nerdlen
09.2020 - Current
- Overall responsibility for the company, including the management of sales, business development, customer acquisition, project and product management, controlling, service, HR and logistics
- Increased sales by building and maintaining customer relationships, especially with key customers, resulting in profitable business opportunities
- Expansion of the product segment for the production of melt-blown.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape and to optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- (*) Since July 2023, I have relinquished my position as Managing Director and have agreed with my employer that I will continue to be available to answer questions and provide information until the end of the first quarter of 2024. This will ensure aseamless continuation of the tasks I have started.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Poppe-Veritas Gruppe (Subgroup Poppe GmbH)
Gießen
03.2017 - 08.2020
- I was able to win the largest single order in Poppe's history with the end customer Daimler in the mid double-digit million range
- Active participation in the development of the Group Strategy 2030+ in cooperation with the management, the supervisory board and external consultants
- Establishment of a distribution partner for catalogue products in Europe
- Implement measures to analyze and improve our value proposition.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Developed value-added campaigns and executed technical solutions to streamline and improve marketing efficiencies.
- Initiate a CRM software to track sales progression and communicate project needs.
Customer Director - Global Tier1
Poppe-Veritas Gruppe (Subgroup Veritas AG)
Gelnhausen
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Interim takeover of the role of Customer Director GlobalTIER1 at the sister company Veritas AG, with 4 additional employees.
- Responsibility for a high double-digit million amount.
- Personal acquisition of several new customers in the area of LSR articles, which has led to a doubling of previous sales.
Business Manager
Federal-Mogul Powertrain
Wiesbaden
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Winning numerous new and lucrative projects with customers worldwide
- Member of the strategy team to increase the efficiency of the product portfolio and maximise profits
- Significant improvement in sales skills by personally leading all projects and expanding my management experience, even without disciplinary responsibility.
Key Account Manager
Freudenberg
Weinheim
09.2007 - 12.2014
- I represented the company in Iran for 3.5 years, increasing sales to mid single digit millions with the possibility of a potential double digit increase
- Establishing a domestic manufacturing partner in Iran
- After the trade embargo against Iran came into force, I returned to our headquarter in Germany and focusing on our strategic customers (ESP) as well as the Iran business
- I then received an internal promotion to look after ZF Account globally, as our largest customer
- Negotiation, contracting and project management skills gained further.
Resident Engineer at Adam Opel AG
Nexans
Rüsselsheim
11.2005 - 08.2007
- Responsible for development of wiring harnesses
- Acquisition of new projects for my employer Nexans
- Supervision of project management and feasibility analyses.
- I studied and completed my Master Engineering in PD&M while fulltime working during this time
Teacher (part-time)
University Of Applied Sciences RheinMain
Rüsselsheim
03.2006 - 08.2006
- As part of my postgraduate studies in the field of 'Master in Engineering in PD&M', I had the privilege of leading the practical part of Prof. Dr.-Ing. C. Glockner's course and was employed by the university for this purpose.
Car Mechanic
Opel Kurländer
Bensheim
09.1994 - 02.1998
- Practical and theoretical apprenticeship as a car mechanic in a branch of an Opel car dealership, followed by a employment as a qualified mechanic upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Education
Doctorate In Business Administration (DBA) -
European Institute of Management & Technology
Master of Engineering (MEng in PD&M) -
University Of Applied Sciences RheinMain
Dipl.-Ing. (FH): Maschinenbau -
University Of Applied Sciences RheinMain
High School Diploma -
Berufliche Schule Des Kreises Bergstraße
Car Mechanic -
Opel Kurländer
Skills
- Leadership
- Business Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Intercultural competence
- Hands-on-Mentalität and Problem-Solving Skills
- Client Relationships
Languages
Deutsch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Farsi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Englisch
Advanced (C1)
Hobbies and Interests
- Motorbike
- Travelling
- Guitar
References
Student research project 'UNIGRAPHICS - Praktikum mit NX3'' Publication by Prof. Wagner and Prof. Engelken via Vieweg Verlag, January 2005 ISBN: 3-528-04120-X
Timeline
* Managing Director
TechniForm GmbH
09.2020 - Current
Customer Director - Global Tier1
Poppe-Veritas Gruppe (Subgroup Veritas AG)
04.2018 - 04.2019
Director of Sales and Marketing
Poppe-Veritas Gruppe (Subgroup Poppe GmbH)
03.2017 - 08.2020
Business Manager
Federal-Mogul Powertrain
01.2015 - 02.2017
Key Account Manager
Freudenberg
09.2007 - 12.2014
Teacher (part-time)
University Of Applied Sciences RheinMain
03.2006 - 08.2006
Resident Engineer at Adam Opel AG
Nexans
11.2005 - 08.2007
Car Mechanic
Opel Kurländer
09.1994 - 02.1998
Doctorate In Business Administration (DBA) -
European Institute of Management & Technology
Master of Engineering (MEng in PD&M) -
University Of Applied Sciences RheinMain
Dipl.-Ing. (FH): Maschinenbau -
University Of Applied Sciences RheinMain
High School Diploma -
Berufliche Schule Des Kreises Bergstraße
Car Mechanic -
Opel Kurländer
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