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Markus Pfeifer
Business Advisor and Executive Business Coach
Experience
Jul 2021 - Present
4 years 8 monthsGermany
Business Advisor and Executive Business Coach
Self employed
- Business Coach and Advisor for senior executives
- Change Management & Transformation Consultant (ILTIS GmbH)
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 yearsGermany
Lecturer
Federal Armed Forces Training Center
- Leadership in Practice and Coaching
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 yearsDarmstadt, Germany
Lecturer
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
- Marketing & Controlling
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
1 year 6 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Transformation Team
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Daimler Trucks
- Project lead transformation Sales & Marketing, Customer Centricity & Customer Journeys
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsStuttgart, Germany
General Manager Market Management Eastern Europe & European Fleets
Mercedes-Benz Trucks
- Regional Sales responsibility for Eastern Europe & General Distributors
- Strategic Sales Management and approval for European top fleet accounts
- Sub-project leader “Sales process and network development for eActros”
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
5 yearsPortland, United States
General Manager Marketing Operations & Planning
Daimler Trucks North America
- C-level advisory, strategic sales management, segment and marketing strategy
- Operational and strategic volume forecasting, planning, and reporting for DTNA
- Market & Customer research, segmentation, data analytics & digitalization Sales & Marketing
- Strategic and operational pricing & Order management and truck configuration
Jan 2010 - Dec 2015
6 yearsStuttgart, Germany
General Manager, Market Management TruckStore
Mercedes-Benz Trucks
- Managing sales, pricing, G&A, and residual values for ~30 Used Truck locations in Europe
- Ebit/Sales responsibility for ~16,000 units/ revenue of ~500 Mio. Euro in 2014
- Planning/execution of go-to-market strategies (Retail Centers) in Europe and Brazil
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 yearsCharlotte, United States
General Manager, Sales Controlling Freightliner and Western-Star Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America
- Planning, reporting, and controlling of sales volumes, pricing, and sales margins
- Developed Strategic Key Account Management concept and KPIs (Transaction council)
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 yearsPortland, United States
Chief of Staff, CEO support & President’s office
Daimler Trucks North America
- Office management, strategic projects, and top-executive support for the CEO
- Project Manager Change Project/Turn around “Repositioning Freightliner LLC”
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 yearsStuttgart, Germany
Manager, Used Truck Strategy & Management “TruckStore”
Mercedes-Benz Trucks
- Used Truck Roll-out and network development, “go-to-market”
- Used Truck strategy, marketing, controlling & audits in all centers
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
3 yearsStuttgart, Germany
Manager, Program Management – Customer Relationship Management Vans
Mercedes-Benz Vans
- Managed Acquisition & Loyalty programs (on- and offline) and profitability analysis
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
2 yearsUnited Kingdom
Market Management – United Kingdom
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
- Market management including sales volumes, pricing and sales margins
Jan 1999 - Dec 2000
2 yearsInternational Management Associate Program (IMAP)
DaimlerChrysler
- Product Management Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Long-term Strategic planning for DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Melbourne (Australia)
- Freightliner Sprinter NAFTA Project, Portland, OR (USA)
- Customer Relationship Management Mercedes-Benz Vans, Stuttgart
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999
3 yearsMannheim, Germany
Executive Partner
Ehlermann & Pfeifer
- Marketing research and consulting
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Internship, Sales Controlling
BASF AG
Frankfurt, Germany
Internship, International Marketing
Deutsche Bahn AG
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (22.5 years), Professional Services (7.5 years), Education (3 years), Government and Administration (3 years), and Banking and Finance (2 years).
Automotive
Professional Services
Education
Government and Administration
Banking and Finance
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Marketing (23 years), Strategy (16.5 years), Sales (15.5 years), Finance (11 years), Project Management (10.5 years), and Human Resources (6 years).
Marketing
Strategy
Sales
Finance
Project Management
Human Resources
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedFrench
IntermediateEducation
Oct 1996 - Jun 1997
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MBA; Ph.D. · Marketing Management, Product Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research; Applied Multivariate Data Analysis · Amherst, United States
Oct 1993 - Jun 1999
University of Mannheim
Diploma · Business Administration, International Management & Marketing; English Language and Literature, Media Studies, Social Science · Mannheim, Germany · 1.3
Certifications & licenses
Systemic Business Coach
Munich Academy for Business Coaching
Leadership Coaching Strategies
Harvard Extension School
Leadership Excellence
Disney Institute
The Looking Glass Experience
Center for Creative Leadership
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Markus based?
Markus is based in Rimbach, Germany.
What languages does Markus speak?
Markus speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
How many years of experience does Markus have?
Markus has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Markus be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Advisor and Executive Business Coach, Lecturer, Transformation Team.
What is Markus's latest experience?
Markus's most recent position is Business Advisor and Executive Business Coach at Self employed.
What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Markus has worked for Self employed, Federal Armed Forces Training Center, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and Daimler Trucks.
Which industries is Markus most experienced in?
Markus is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Education. Markus also has some experience in Government and Public Administration and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?
Markus is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Sales. Markus also has some experience in Finance, Project Management, and Human Resources (HR).
Which industries has Markus worked in recently?
Markus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Government and Public Administration.
Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?
Markus has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Finance.
What is Markus's education?
Markus holds a Master in Marketing Management, Product Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research; Applied Multivariate Data Analysis from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Bachelor in Business Administration, International Management & Marketing; English Language and Literature, Media Studies, Social Science from University of Mannheim.
Does Markus have any certificates?
Markus has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Systemic Business Coach, Leadership Coaching Strategies, and Leadership Excellence.
What is the availability of Markus?
Markus is immediately available for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Markus?
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