Waldemar Zimmer

Experience

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  Martinrea International

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2011

  • Maintenance Technician

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Industrial Technician

    Aug 2006 - Jan 2010
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  G.D S.p.A.

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2019

  Key Account Manager for Philip Morris International Technical sales Account management and business development in Europe and Middle East Single point of contact for customer request concerning field service, installation and technical assistance Managing new generation product (NGP) projects from prototype to market launch Project planning, defining milestones, ensuring on time manufacturing and delivery, creating recovery plans Single point of contact at customer site coordinating installation activities Technical sales Definition of project scopes, milestones, customer expectations Spare parts management Point of contact for customer request concerning field service, installation, improvements, technical assistance, machine modifications and after sales Coordination between branch and headquarter in Italy

  • After Sales Engineer & Key Account Manager

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Project Coordinator (G.D Germany)

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2015
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  Coesia S.p.A.

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Member of the executive board• Responsible for business profit and loss (Turnover >25mln€)• Responsible for business development and company growth • Tutor/Mentor Engineering Graduate Program • Appointed as authorized representative (Power of Attorney)• Responsible for Sales, After Sales and Customer Care• Recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives• Presentation of sales, revenue and forecast reports to the executive board • Account management and business plan implementation to achieve growth and hit sales targets

  • Managing Director G.D Germany GmbH

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Sales Director G.D Germany

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2022
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  CCS - Corporate Consulting Services

  Feb 2022 - now

  Executive Coach & Management Consultant

  I provide the following services: - Interim Management - Executive & Leadership Coaching - Sales and Business Development - Business Strategy Consulting - Cross-cultural management - Business transformation

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  Manz AG

  Jul 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Project Lead of IPCI European Battery Innovation (EuBatIn)• Head of Future Battery Technologies Department• Leader of a high qualified team of 27 people (11 direct reports)• Responsible for R&D of next generation lithium ion battery manufacturing equipment

  • Head of Product Management and Process Development

    Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Program & Dept. Manager Future Battery Technologies

    Jul 2022 - Aug 2023
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  International Coaching Federation

  May 2023 - now

  Business Coach (ACC)

  ICF Level 1 + Level 2 accreditationACC Credential holder

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  TCO International

  Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

  Responsible for the business development of the Global Agility Tool (GAT) Business. I am part of TCO's global network of associates, supporting their mission to deliver purposeful and impactful training.

  • Business Development Manager

    Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Associate Coach & Trainer

    Feb 2024 - Oct 2024
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  NXT - Nicotine & Tobacco Partners

  May 2024 - now

  Founder - Business Consultant & Advisor

  I offer sales & business development consulting, project management and strategic advice for: - High speed cigarette manufacturing & packaging solutions - New category / smoke-free products (HnB, Vape, Nicotine Pouch)- Cone Making & Filling (pre-rolls)- European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)