Beate P.

Central Europe Service Operation Manager

Kelkheim (Taunus), Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025
4 months
Minden, Germany
On-site

Interim Head of Service

Altendorf Group

Operational leadership of the technical service organization, process optimization, concept development and implementation of a service management IT tool including an AI database, a customer app, and a self-service portal

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
7 months
Germany

Central Europe Service Operation Manager

Eaton Electric GmbH

  • Led the technical service organization in Central and Eastern Europe (>120 employees).
  • Merged two service units.
  • Implemented Salesforce.
  • Managed SLAs.
  • Optimized KPIs.
Jul 2021 - Jul 2024
3 years 1 month
Austria

Country Service Manager Germany and Austria

Videojet Technologies GmbH

  • Responsible for technical service in Germany & Austria (70+ employees).
  • Standardized service processes.
  • Implemented Salesforce.
  • Conducted KPI analyses.
  • Market development.
Jul 2014 - Jun 2021
7 years
Germany

Service Field Account Manager

MTS Systems GmbH

  • Managed key accounts.
  • Sold service solutions.
  • Implemented a predictive maintenance solution (SaaS) in Europe.
Jan 2012 - Jun 2014
2 years 6 months
Austria

Service Manager Instron Germany/Austria & IST Global Support

Instron Deutschland GmbH und Instron Structural Testing GmbH

  • Consolidated and led service organizations.
  • Optimized processes.
  • Managed SLAs.
Dec 2007 - Sep 2011
3 years 10 months
Germany

Director Technical Services EMEA / APAC

Rimage Europe GmbH

  • Established the technical service organization in China.
  • Implemented third-party service partners in Europe & Asia.
  • Defined and maintained the service portfolio, including content and pricing.
Jul 2006 - Nov 2007
1 year 5 months
Germany

Head of Employee Development and Training

Ricoh Deutschland GmbH

  • Managed the training center in Germany.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for sales & service.
  • Created employee development plans & competency models.
Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
2 years 11 months
Germany

Head of Service Consulting

Ricoh Deutschland GmbH

  • Advised dealers' service departments on improving and professionalizing services for end customers, covering financial, process, and technical topics.
  • Conducted workshops for service managers.
  • Established and implemented new partners.
Sep 2001 - Jul 2003
1 year 11 months
Germany

Head of Internal Key Account Management MVW & Partners

Deutsche Telekom AG, T-COM

  • Managed proposals and account support for the service relationship between the Telekom parent company and its subsidiaries.
  • Negotiated supply and service agreements.
  • Implemented third-party maintenance partners to complement the B2B service portfolio.
Jul 2000 - Aug 2001
1 year 2 months
Germany

Sales and Distribution Support Specialist

Deutsche Telekom AG, T-COM

  • Managed product management and marketing for B2B services.
  • Developed and executed service marketing initiatives to increase sales.
Feb 1999 - Jun 2000
1 year 5 months
Germany

Manager Service Marketing & Customer Loyalty

Xerox GmbH

  • Service marketing and product management.
  • Management of the refurbishing and remanufacturing process.
May 1996 - Jan 1999
2 years 9 months
Germany

Quality / Customer Satisfaction Manager

Xerox GmbH

  • Implementation of the Total Quality Management strategy.
  • Quality training for all employees.
  • Conducting process reengineering.
  • Preparation and execution of EFQM (Xerox Management Model) audits.
Nov 1995 - Apr 1996
6 months
Germany

Service Support Specialist

Xerox GmbH

  • Technical 2nd level support for printing systems.
  • Rollout modifications.
  • Performance analyses of common printing systems.
Feb 1991 - Oct 1995
4 years 9 months
Germany

Field Service Technician

Xerox GmbH

  • Technical service for copiers and printing systems in the field.

Summary

Beate Peters is an experienced and versatile leader with comprehensive expertise in technical service, Salesforce implementation, predictive maintenance solutions, service strategy development, change management, and intercultural collaboration. She is a customer-, employee- and process-oriented leader with a strong curiosity and passion for continuous improvement. She has applied her skills in strategy development, change management, and intercultural collaboration to achieve outstanding results across various business models. With a focus on team building, maximizing employee potential, and consistently driving continuous improvements, her work is grounded in analytical thinking, structured approaches, and exceptional reliability. Her expertise in quality management and process optimization, inspired by the Toyota philosophy, strongly influences her leadership approach. Key success factors include her strong analytical skills, highly structured approach, high reliability, and inclusion of local teams. Thanks to her ability to quickly navigate complex projects and structures, Beate Peters is an excellent choice for challenging interim management projects, especially in service organizations, change management, and business development. She is able to deliver immediate value and achieve sustainable results.

  • Built a technical service organization in China.

  • Integrated service units following a company merger.

  • Introduced innovative solutions, including a "Software as a Service Predictive Maintenance Solution" and service management software (Salesforce).

  • Optimized business processes and implemented KPI-driven performance monitoring.

  • Developed maintenance plans for customers.

  • Strategic thinking and result-oriented work.

  • Strong intercultural competence and leadership ability.

  • Creative problem-solving approaches and quick grasp of complex issues.

  • Facilitated and led KAIZEN processes and problem-solving strategies.

  • Strong understanding of quality management.

  • Analytical and structured approach.

  • Quick comprehension.

  • Curious and eager to learn.

  • Strategic corporate management.

  • Change management.

  • Service optimization & quality management.

  • Digitalization & process automation.

  • P&L responsibility & KPI analysis.

  • Maintenance strategies.

  • Project management.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Donau Universität Krems

MBA in Management · Management · Austria

Fernuniversität Hagen (HIMS e.V.)

Degree in Management · Management · Germany

Abendgymnasium der Stadt Dortmund

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

EU AI Act Essentials

KI Campus

The Five Pillars of AI Ethics

KI Campus

Natural Language Processing & Computer Vision

KI Campus

Machine Learning and Deep Learning with IBM

KI Campus

IBM Fundamentals of AI

KI Campus

Building AI

University of Helsinki

Elements of AI

University of Helsinki

Certified Practitioner Transactional Process Improvement

Veralto

Certified Practitioner Problem Solving Process

Danaher

Problem Solving Process – Train the Trainer

Danaher

Developing Successful Business Strategies

Haufe

Mentor Training

Zentrum für Hochschuldidaktik

ITIL V3 Foundation

AIMG-International

Change Management

Neulands Academy

Communication and Conflict Management

NRG Academy

EFQM Assessor

Manfred Jung Consulting

Professional Communication Skills

Neuland & Partner

Professional Leadership

Pro:Aktiv

Financial Management

RKW NRW

Quality Tools

Xerox

Facilitation

Metaplan

Visualization

Metaplan

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