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Michael Berchtold

Managing Partner

Michael Berchtold
Vienna, Austria

Experience

Apr 2021 - Present
4 years 11 months
Munich, Germany

Managing Partner

Espressomobil Deutschland

  • Founded & built one of the leading retailtainment & coffee catering companies in Germany, with locations in Munich, Hamburg & Berlin
  • Generated over €500,000 net revenue p.a. in the first two years
  • Ensured profitability with clients like BMW, Bucherer, MCM, and Puma
  • Built sales & operations with a team of 10 people
  • Core skills: new business, strategy, KAM, team leadership & entrepreneurship
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023
5 years
Vienna, Austria

Owner

MB Consulting

  • Independent strategy and digital consulting focused on esports & gaming
  • Advised renowned clients like Disney, Emmi, Styria Digital, and Red Bull
  • Core skills: C-level consulting, concept development, strategy, KAM
Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
2 years 2 months
Munich, Germany

Managing Partner

eSportsReputation

  • Sales & Key Account Mgmt. co-founder of one of the leading esports & gaming consulting agencies
  • Strategic consulting for clients like Manchester City, Deutsche Bahn & Borussia Dortmund
  • Core skills: team building & leadership, new business, strategy & entrepreneurship
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
1 year 3 months
Munich, Germany

Senior Account Manager B2B New Business

Vodafone Deutschland GmbH

  • Supported Vodafone B2B SME clients in digitalization using Vodafone products (focus on IoT & VPN as well as cloud & hosting)
  • Core skills: new business, regional responsibility, team leadership, budget
Jul 2014 - Nov 2015
1 year 5 months
Munich, Germany

Digital Sales Manager

Ströer SE

  • Marketed the video-website portfolio of Ströer Digital
  • Core skills: partner & account management
May 2012 - Jul 2014
2 years 3 months
Munich, Germany

Junior Product Manager

IP Deutschland GmbH

  • Development of new digital products and partner management
  • Core competencies: partner & account management

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment (9.5 years), Professional Services (7 years), Food and Beverage (5 years), Advertising (3.5 years), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Media and Entertainment
Professional Services
Food and Beverage
Advertising
Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Sales (14 years), Strategy (9.5 years), Operations (5 years), Human Resources (2 years), Product Development (2 years), and Marketing (1.5 years).

Sales
Strategy
Operations
Human Resources
Product Development
Marketing

Summary

12 years of experience in consulting, key account management & business development – both as a freelancer and as an employee

Creative strategist who always thinks in terms of opportunities and solutions

Empathetic leader who likes to take on responsibility

Skills

  • Management Consulting
  • Business Development
  • Sales & Key Account Mgmt.
  • Communication
  • Resilience
  • Empathy
  • Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • Persistence
  • Vision

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2012

TU Munich

Diploma · Sports, Media & Communication · Munich, Germany

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Owner, Senior Account Manager B2B New Business.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Managing Partner at Espressomobil Deutschland.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Espressomobil Deutschland and MB Consulting.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage. Michael also has some experience in Advertising and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Operations. Michael also has some experience in Product Development, Human Resources (HR), and Marketing.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.

What is Michael's education?

Michael attended TU Munich for Sports, Media & Communication.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

Michael's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Michael?

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