Lilien (Linda) Schneider

Chief Business Development Officer

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 1 month
Munich, Germany

Chief Business Development Officer

SMT Group

  • Collaborate with C-level to develop market entry strategies, outlining key steps and tactics to successfully penetrate new markets and establish strong presence and market share
  • Leverage networking and collaboration with industry experts to gain insights, exchange knowledge, and build valuable partnerships for business development
  • Pivotal role in the M&A process by identifying suitable acquisition targets, reaching out to potential companies, and conducting negotiations to secure successful acquisitions
  • Ensure seamless integration of acquired companies into the existing business structure, overseeing the entire process to maximize synergies and achieve strategic objectives
Mar 2021 - Present
4 years 11 months
Munich, Germany

Consultant

Freelance Sales and Business Development

  • Advise and consult multiple international e-commerce and tech startups/mid-size businesses on market potential, providing strategic insights to maximize their sales growth
  • Identify and vet qualified distributors, suppliers and partners to establish strong and mutually beneficial B2B and B2C relationships, ensuring the right fit for sustainable revenue generation
  • Successfully conduct cold calling campaigns to promote and sell diverse products, consistently achieving targets and closing sales cycles
  • Nurture long-term customer relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Lead and manage a diverse team of 20 customer service professionals from 8 European countries, guiding their performance to consistently achieve or exceed their targets
  • Foster strong professional networks by leading panel discussions and spearheading initiatives to empower women in sales, driving diversity and positive change within various industries
Nov 2020 - Present
5 years 3 months
Netherlands

Female Entrepreneurship Representative

Dutch Students for Entrepreneurship

  • Facilitated leadership and skill workshops to support interested students in starting their own business
  • Collaborated with the Dutch government to implement initiatives that eliminate entrepreneurial obstacles for women and advance equal business opportunities for female students in the Netherlands
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
1 year 1 month
Maastricht, Netherlands

Board Member

Founders Club

  • Established interactive knowledge platform for students with entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a strong entrepreneurial community across all 6 faculties of Maastricht University
  • Organized presentations, case studies, guest lectures, and social events to bridge the gap between academic entrepreneurship and first experiences in practice
Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 1 month
Vienna, Austria

Co-Founder

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  • Took personal ownership of building partnerships and understanding customer needs, driving the development of tailored solutions seeking out suitable companies interested in collaborating
  • Proactively identified and engaged with potential partners, effectively conveying the value proposition of our platform and securing their commitment to join our ecosystem
  • Utilized a targeted approach in identifying companies that align with our platform's vision and values, ensuring optimal synergy and long-term business relationships
  • Acquired user base of 500 users and establishing 20 strategic partnerships within a span of 5 months

Skills

  • Data Base
  • Rstudio
  • Slack
  • Trello
  • Clickup
  • Shopify
  • Pipedrive
  • Gorgias
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced

Education

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

Master of Science, International Business, Minor: Entrepreneurship and Business Development, Honors: Cum Laude · International Business · Maastricht, Netherlands

Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

Universidad ESAN

International Business · Lima, Peru

Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)

Bachelor of Science, Economics and Social Sciences, Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Diversity Management, Honors: · Economics and Social Sciences · Vienna, Austria

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