Mark SANDERS

Leading a fascinating and challenging business to better performance

Angestellt, General Manager Agriculture Europe EMIA (Europe, Middle East, India, Africa), Bridgestone Europe NV/SA

Rafz, Schweiz

Über mich

Agricultural equipment with a focus on business leadership. Roots and career origins in the farming industry. Extensive experience in sales and marketing with the world’s leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers, most recently in the (agricultural) tyre industry. Restructuring of trans-national sales organisations, implementation of product, manufacturing sourcing and brand growth strategies, establishment of new business models. Significant M&A experience. Strong intercultural competence. Successful in a wide range of change processes through clear analysis, structured numerical reporting, rapid implementation and a clear definition of, and focus on, what is important. Effective collaboration with all stakeholders through the breadth and complexity of management experience to secure technology, market and cost leadership. Adaptable to new industries.

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Business Unit Lead
Vertriebsmanagement
Turnaroundmanagement
Professional experience
Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung
Restrukturierungsmanagement
B2B-Geschäft
Channelmanagement
Vertriebsstrategie-Entwicklung
Umsetzung von Vertriebsstrategien
Internationaler Vertrieb
Internationales Projektmanagement
Restrukturierung
Turnaround Management
Produktmanagement
Produktstrategie
Verbesserungsmanagement
Führungserfahrung
Ergebnisorientiert
Markterschließung
interkulturelle Kompetenz
Bestandskundenbetreuung
Akquisition
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur
verhandlungssicher
Maschinenbau
Kundenorientiert
unternehmerisches Denken und Handeln
Stakeholder Management
technische Affinität
Integrierender Führungsstil
Lösungsorientiert
M&A Erfahrung
Product
Umsatzsteigerung
Vertriebsentwicklung
Joint Venture
Business Transformation
Profit & Loss
Post merger integration
Restructuring
CRM-Systeme
Lead Management
Sales Management
Pricing Management
Forecast-Prozess
Händlerbetreuung
Landmaschinenbau
Baumaschinen
Sales & Marketing
Vertrieb

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Mark SANDERS

  • Bis heute 8 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Jan. 2016

    General Manager Agriculture Europe EMIA (Europe, Middle East, India, Africa)

    Bridgestone Europe NV/SA

    Leadership and overall P&L responsibility for the strategic direction and execution and day to day operations of the agricultural tyre business unit. Responsible for OE business with industry-leading customers, Replacement market business in all European markets, the The Middle East, Africa and India. Responsible for the development, marketing and profitability of both the Bridgestone and Firestone brands in the Agriculture tyre segment.

  • 3 Jahre, Nov. 2011 - Okt. 2014

    Director, Sales & Marketing Harvesting

    AGCO International GmbH

    Responsible for all sales and marketing activities for "Golden Harvest" farm machinery in Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East

  • 4 Jahre, Nov. 2007 - Okt. 2011

    Business Development Manager, Harvesting

    AGCO International GmbH

    Development and implementation of project inititatives to support business growth and business performance within the harvesting machinery business.

  • 2 Jahre und 7 Monate, März 2005 - Sep. 2007

    Head of Marketing

    CLAAS Service & Parts GmbH

    Responsible for all marketing activities related to the product placement, promotion and sales of Parts and Service (aftermarket support) for Farm Equipment.

  • 2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Nov. 2002 - Dez. 2004

    Manager, Parts Business

    John Deere Werke Zweibrücken

    Responsible for the supply chain management and parts marketing activities for all current and non-current parts for machines and equipment manufactured at John Deere Werke Zweibrücken. Directly responsible for service performance (fill rate) and business volume (turnover) and profitability (margin).

  • 3 Jahre, Nov. 1999 - Okt. 2002

    Marketing Manager, Combine Harvesters

    John Deere Werke Zweibrücken

    Responsible for the marketing and product management of all John Deere Combine Harvesters sold within the EAME region

  • 3 Jahre und 7 Monate, Apr. 1996 - Okt. 1999

    Manager, Product Information & Services

    John Deere Werke Zweibrücken

    Responsible for the Product promotional activties supporting the combine harvesters, self-propelled forage harvesters, telescopic handlers and seeding and tillage equipment manufactured at John Deere Werke Zweibrücken

  • 1 Jahr, Apr. 1995 - März 1996

    Sales Manager, Export

    JCB Landpower Ltd

    Responsible for the sales (business volume, margin, market share) for JCB Landpower products - predominantly tractors and telescopic handlers - throughout Europe, Africa, near and middle East, Central Europe and Eastern Europe.

  • 3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Juli 1991 - März 1995

    Senior Marketing Representative

    John Deere Werke Mannheim

    Responsible for the production and delivery of marketing promotional material and events to support the sales of tractors produced at John Deere Werke Mannheim.

  • 11 Monate, Sep. 1990 - Juli 1991

    Research Engineer

    Silsoe Research Institute

    Execution of research contracts on tractor-implement power transmissions and on selective spraying equipment technology

Ausbildung von Mark SANDERS

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Sep. 1986 - Juni 1990

    Engineering technology, Management

    Cranfield Institute of Technology

    Agricultural Technology and Management. Marketing and Business Management.

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

  • Deutsch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Gut

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