Michael J. Hollerweger MBA
Angestellt, Sales Manager Business Unit Geosynthetics Solutions, Solmax Geosynthetics GmbH
Abschluss: MBA (Auszeichnung), IFM Institut für Management , Salzburg
Gampern, Österreich
Über mich
As a dynamic and results-oriented leader with substantial experience in the chemical market and industry. I have experience of working across North/West Europe, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, USA & North Africa (part of my study in Russia). My track record includes a strong talent for project & sales management, team leadership, key account management, product strategy development, client relationship management. These skills enable me to support sustainable growth so that a company can fully thrive. I possess strong organisation skills with expertise in setting and keeping deadlines, managing appointments, and taking important decisions.
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Berufserfahrung von Michael J. Hollerweger MBA
Bis heute 11 Monate, seit Aug. 2023
Sales Manager Business Unit Geosynthetics Solutions
Solmax Geosynthetics GmbH
As Sales Manager I act closely with Customer Service and Application Engineering to offer customers a tailor-made products and solutions for various application areas. Responsibility for existing customers, distributors and sales partners, new customer acquisition, as well as systematic market development including the coordination of all necessary sales activities. Furthermore, the close contact and technical support to planning offices, authorities and construction companies is an important part.
Continuous development of the industry business unit (AT & HU), acquisition of market shares and expansion of the market position. Implementation of new products and management of the sales team industry – leadership and people management taking into account the values of performance, learning, caring. Condition negotiations with key accounts and traders. Budgeting and planning - support in the 4DX process. Participation in sales & management meetings, trade fairs and further education.
1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Okt. 2020 - Dez. 2021
Sales & Account Manager Intermediates Specialities for AT / CH / UK / IR / AMER
ESIM Chemicals GmbHSupport and development of international customers through portfolio management (pharma, food, feed, agro, water treatment, special applications) and intensive analysis of their needs for the identification of new business markets, applications and products. Direct and manage distribution sales channels and agents in the region of AT, CH, UK, IR and AMER. Leveraged expertise in meeting sales and margin targets as well as driving profitable growth of the product portfolio in the sales region.
4 Jahre und 2 Monate, Aug. 2016 - Sep. 2020
Sales & Key Account Manager Biorefinery & Co-Products
Lenzing AGI oversaw sales operations and led the sales areas North/West Europe and Africa for chemical products of bio-refinery process and all other co-products (responsible quantities: ~100.000 mt/p.a.). Produced and increased turnover of €10M to €14M by optimising the distribution sales channels, developing new markets and improving the quantities / contribution margin in the high-end sector (pharma/food/feed), Health & Hygienein Europe for the products. Contributed towards the identification of new opportunities.
11 Monate, Okt. 2015 - Aug. 2016
Managing Director
BIOTECH GmbH
Streamlined business processes for the feed, agro, pharmaceutical, construction & coating industry and preservation applications through development of a business plan and sales strategy. Boosted sales in the 1st year by 25%+ by leveraging knowledge of the industry.
9 Jahre und 7 Monate, März 2006 - Sep. 2015
Sales Area Leader
Pointner & Rothschädl GmbH
Optimized marketing and business processes by coordinating product trainings and business development. Led the operations of entire business unit “Personal Care” (FMCG market) and “Special Chemicals” (pharma, food, feed, preservation applications) for whole Austria, product implementation in the eastern part of Europe. At my beginning I was several years responsible for the Water Treatment applications and inorganic chemicals products. Calculated and negotiated selling prices as well as led new projects.
3 Jahre, März 2003 - Feb. 2006
Technical Sales Manager
Pointner & Rothschädl GmbH
Support and expansion of the customer and supplier network. Technical advice to customers, as well as new projects. Structuring the product portfolio and synergies. Expert for waste-water and spray-booth chemistry.
3 Jahre und 6 Monate, Sep. 1999 - Feb. 2003
Regional Sales Manager
Witty-Chemie GmbH
As Regional Sales Manager I was responsible for Upper Austria, Styria and Burgenland. My tasks included the acquisition of new customers, as well as the care of existing customers in the swimming pool area – water treatment chemicals, cleaning and disinfection solutions. I had a key function for the technical and chemical questions of the customers and communication with our laboratory and development department. During this time I managed to double sales turnover and exceed the stated sales increases.
2 Jahre und 10 Monate, Nov. 1996 - Aug. 1999
Production Process Manager
Danisco Austria GmbH (now DuPont)
My function included the organization and preparation of standard operating procedures during the commissioning of the plant. Besides the activity in the operating procedure, I was responsible as production manager in shifts factory and risk assessment. Furthermore, I was responsible for the technical communication with our plant operation/planning in the United States.
6 Jahre und 4 Monate, Juli 1990 - Okt. 1996
R&D and Production
Evonik Fibres GmbH
R&D department for development of flame-resistant poly-fiber with subsequent transition to production operation plant.
Ausbildung von Michael J. Hollerweger MBA
11 Monate, Jan. 2019 - Nov. 2019
Coaching-Skills for experts
1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Jan. 2017 - Sep. 2018
Leadership Management
6 Monate, Feb. 2014 - Juli 2014
ISO-9001 QMB-Manger +Interner Auditor
Einführung der ISO-9001 in unseren Unternehmen.
2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Feb. 2011 - Mai 2013
Master of Business Administration - MBA General Management (FIBAA certified)
IFM Institut für Management , Salzburg
Complexity management in corporate structures; Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Corporate Management, Leadership, Organizational Management, Sales Management, Business Law.
Chemie
Berufsschule III, Linz
Sprachen
Deutsch
Muttersprache
Englisch
Fließend