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Michael Kühnel

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Michael Kühnel
Barum, Germany

Experience

Jan 2019 - Present
7 years 3 months
Barum, Germany

Founder

businessZirkel®

  • Business consulting and coaching
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
11 months
Hamburg, Germany

Head of Production

Responsive Acoustics GmbH

  • Independent management of the production, installation, and service team
  • Project and purchasing responsibility for customer installation projects in the retail market
Jul 2011 - Mar 2017
5 years 9 months
Berg, Germany

Regional Manager Northern Germany

RAFI GmbH & Co. KG

  • Full project and revenue responsibility with power of attorney under § 54 HGB in direct sales for the Northern Germany region
Oct 2001 - Dec 2008
7 years 3 months
Hamburg, Germany

Senior Sales Manager

Siemens AG

  • Industry sector, Automation & Drives division, sales region of electrical wholesale and trades in Northern Germany
  • Project and revenue responsibility through the three-tier sales channel for complex A&D products (up to €6 million)
Sep 1997 - Sep 2001
4 years 1 month
Haiger, Germany

Field Sales Consultant

RITTO-Sprechanlagen

  • Responsibility for projects and revenue in the sales district of Northern Germany (up to €1.5 million)
Dec 1991 - Aug 1997
5 years 9 months
Hamburg, Germany

Technical and Commercial Order Administrator

Siemens AG

  • Revenue and project responsibility with involvement of the field service team
Feb 1990 - Nov 1991
1 year 10 months
Hamburg, Germany

Electrical Installer (Low-Voltage Technology)

Thiele Hauselektronik

  • Installation of intercom, video, and alarm systems

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (19.5 years), Professional Services (7 years), Telecommunication (4 years), and Construction (2 years).

Manufacturing
Professional Services
Telecommunication
Construction

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 Project Management (23.5 years), Sales (22.5 years), Operations (7.5 years), Human Resources (7 years), Strategy (7 years), and Procurement (1 year).

Project Management
Sales
Operations
Human Resources
Strategy
Procurement

Skills

Responsibility

  • Technical And Disciplinary Leadership Of A Team
  • Shaping The Company's Strategic Direction
  • Recognized Contact Person At All Levels
  • Revenue Responsibility With Power Of Attorney Under § 54 Hgb In Direct Sales For The Northern Germany Region (Up To €12 Million)
  • Budget Planning For Sales And Revenue Targets
  • Contract, Pricing, And Negotiation Leadership
  • Purchasing Responsibility For The Product Range
  • Leading, Motivating, And Continuously Developing Employees With Responsibility For Performance Reviews
  • Planning, Managing, And Implementing Nationwide Projects In Compliance With Legal And Technical Regulations And Standards
  • Supervising And Selecting External Contractors
  • Preparing Project Cost Reconciliations In Direct Dialogue With Customers And Handling Subsequent Invoicing
  • Reviewing And Approving External Invoices
  • Project And Revenue Responsibility In Direct Sales For Oem, Key, And Direct Customers Of Products Requiring Detailed Explanation

Experience

  • Recognized Advisor On Various Topics In Different Companies
  • Skilled Moderator Of Differing Opinions With Stated Interests
  • Lead Negotiator For Pricing And Contract Structuring
  • Reliable Contact For Planners, Architects, Housing Associations, And Trade Guilds
  • Actor And Harmonizer At The Same Time
  • Project Tracking While Considering Agreed Schedule Management
  • Independent Implementation And Follow-up Of Agreed Goals
  • Organizing Trade Shows And Events With Optimal Staff Scheduling
  • Presenting And Documenting
  • Vision For Developing New Market Potentials
  • Generalist Across A Wide Range Of Topics

Processes

  • Actively Driving The Continuous Improvement Process
  • Supplier Selection Considering Production, Installation, And Service Processes
  • Refining And Implementing Project Management Tools
  • Independent Evaluation, Organization, And Optimization Of Processes In Service Cases
  • Managing Hardware Development From Component Design To Series Production
  • Optimizing Scm And Quotation Processes

Strategy

  • Independently Developing New Market Potentials In Various Industries
  • Strategic New Customer Acquisition For Potential, Prospective, And Oem Clients In Component And Custom System Sales
  • Independently Introducing Cross-selling Measures Across Different Business Areas
  • Strategically Expanding The Customer Outsourcing Process From Direct Clients To Handover To Wholesalers

Personality

  • Advisor And Coach For Companies And Employees

  • Convincing Personality With Empathetic Leadership Skills

  • Passionate Salesperson And Recognized Contact At All Levels

  • Strong Analytical Skills With A Focus On Essentials

  • Confident Presence With Negotiation Skills

  • Strong Conceptual And Decision-making Ability

  • Goal-oriented Work Style With Strategic, Entrepreneurial, And Success-driven Actions

  • Independent With A Hands-on Mentality

  • Reliable And A Team Player

  • Confident User Of All Ms Office Applications And Other Pc Programs

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

Steinbeis - Hochschule

Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Apr 1991 - Jan 1995

DAG-Technikum

State-certified Technician · Technician · Essen, Germany

Aug 1986 - Jan 1990

Horst Claußen

Apprenticeship as an Electrician · Electrician · Hamburg, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Training as a Profile Dynamics Consultant

Profile Dynamics®

Certified Business Coach Training

V.I.E.L Coaching + Training

Training as a Building Energy Consultant

Handwerkskammer

Advanced Course for State-certified Technician

Fernstudium DAG-Technikum

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Barum, Germany.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 8 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: Founder, Head of Production, Regional Manager Northern Germany.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Founder at businessZirkel®.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for businessZirkel®.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Telecommunication. Michael also has some experience in Construction.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Operations. Michael also has some experience in Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Strategy and Planning.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Steinbeis - Hochschule.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Training as a Profile Dynamics Consultant, Certified Business Coach Training, and Training as a Building Energy Consultant.

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.

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