Uwe Cohrs

Agile Coach - Business Development - Sales Manager

Uwe Cohrs
München, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 2 months
Munich, Germany

Coach, Mentor and Networker

Cohrs Consulting & Coaching

As a coach, mentor and networker, I support individuals and organizations to achieve their goals.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years
Munich, Germany

Principal Business Development Manager

Keepler Data Tech GmbH

Keepler develops business solutions in the field of data analytics and AI: e.g. Anomaly Detection, Demand Forecasting and Vision AI. The basis for this are data platforms and data products based on the cloud platforms: AWS, Azure and GCP.

We make our customers more competitive, agile, and resilient by integrating data into corporate processes. I was responsible for the acquisition and financial success of client projects in the DACH region. In addition to project management, this also includes close communication between all partners involved.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 years
Munich, Germany

Sales Manager

Adastra GmbH

We enable our customers to get the most out of their data - with state-of-the-art solutions in information management and digital transformation. We convince with innovative and resilient solutions in the areas of Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Engineering, Cloud Services, Robotic Process Automation, IoT and Data Governance.

Responsible for business development and account management among selected customers in the automotive and banking sectors.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years
Hamburg, Germany

Sales Manager

data42 GmbH

We develop next generation Smart Data Discovery Software "OPTIMIST" (SaaS), that will reshape user experience using artificial intelligence. We enable business users without expert knowledge in data science to interactively analyze their own questions gain insights and come to decisions, focused on the area of risk management.

Responsible for a small team and for all aspects of sales, services and marketing in a startup environment. Building the ecosystem around data42 GmbH.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
2 years
Munich, Germany

Senior Account Executive

TIBCO Software GmbH

Building Digital Business Through Innovation, Integration, and Analytics.

Responsible for enterprise customers within the DACH region. Selling the complete TIBCO software portfolio - Integration Platform and Insight Platform. Selling different license models on-premise and cloud (PaaS, SaaS).

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Munich, Germany

Account Manager

BOARD Deutschland GmbH

Provider of the industry's only programming-free toolkit for rapid and cost-effective development of Corporate Performance Management and Business Intelligence software applications.

Responsible for enterprise customers within the DACH region. Selling the complete BOARD License and Services portfolio.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 years
Munich, Germany

Senior Sales Manager

FWI Deutschland GmbH

A full service provider for CRM, ERP and BI solutions mainly based on Microsoft Dynamics with offices in Austria and Germany.

Entrepreneurial responsibility for the development of new business activities within Germany in charge of P&L. Selling the complete BI portfolio: Business analytics for ERP and CRM projects, classic BI projects, DWH migration, MDM, big data analytics, FWI on-premise, FWI ProuD.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
2 years
Munich, Germany

Enterprise Sales Manager

Celonis GmbH

Celonis offers the most powerful tool worldwide for analyzing and visualizing business processes – process mining. Responsible for enterprise customers within the DACH region. Selling the full stack of process mining solutions and services.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2014
7 years
Munich, Germany

Key Account Executive

MicroStrategy Deutschland GmbH

A worldwide leader for Enterprise Business Intelligence solutions with worldwide locations and 4 subsidiaries in Germany. Responsible for enterprise customers in Germany. Selling enterprise business intelligence software and solutions on-premise and cloud (AWS).

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
2 years
Munich, Germany

Account Manager

Information Works GmbH

Information Works implements business intelligence systems – driven by values.

Responsible for enterprise customers in Germany. In charge of new business activities for a BI consulting unit in Germany (6 employees, P&L). Business of consulting and solutions, focused on business intelligence software SAS, SAP and Microsoft.

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
2 years
Munich, Germany

Business Unit Manager

BERATA GmbH

High Tech- and innovation consulting

Berata (now Altran) stands for single-source, customer-oriented consultancy services in many industries worldwide.

Responsible for the IT Consulting Business Unit (20 employees, P&L responsibility). Business of consulting and solutions, focused on Portals, BI, CRM, CMS, ERP, IDM based on technology platforms .NET and J2EE.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
3 years
Munich, Germany

Business Development Manager

Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Main focus on the Microsoft .NET Platform. Responsible for the vertical Financial Services & Insurance.

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
2 years
Munich, Germany

Presales Manager

SUN Microsystems GmbH

Product Specialist Group

Main focus on eCommerce- and infrastructure products. Responsible for 7 employees working in the verticals Financial Services & Insurance.

Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
4 years
Munich, Germany

Systems Engineer

Siemens Business Services GmbH

Messaging & Infrastructure Group

Main focus on e-commerce and infrastructure products and solutions. Responsible for the verticals Financial Services & Insurance and Government.

Jan 1992 - Dec 1995
4 years
Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant

RTD GmbH

PIPECAD Software Engineering Division

Main focus on the development of computer-aided applications based on MicroStation (MDL), ORACLE-DB, and ORACLE CDE tools. Responsible project manager for the database software development.

Project manager for customer projects, the realisation of training classes and organization of support.

Jan 1988 - Dec 1992
4 years
Schwedt, Germany

Automation Technology Engineer

PCK AG

"Peripheral Device Technology" Division, representative Team Leader of "Peripheral Device Technology". Main focus on process computer science and PC systems.

Responsible for the on-going maintenance process for "Peripheral Device Technology". Supervision of a computer centre for process computers in petrochemistry.

Jan 1979 - Dec 1989
11 years
Schwedt, Germany

Electrician

PCK AG

Low-Potential Voltage Maintenance Division

Main focus on maintenance, servicing and renovation of low-voltage facilities.

Summary

With 20+ years of experience in sales of software solutions, specializing in business intelligence, data integration, and artificial intelligence, I have specialized in complex sales processes in various industries. I maintain a strong network in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and specialize in sales at the CXO level. My focus is on customer success, translating technical innovation into sustainable business value. I am experienced in building business and leading sales teams, optimizing sales processes as well as training and coaching employees.

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

University of Applied Science in Berlin

Industrial Engineering and Management · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1986 - Jun 1990

University of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Berlin

Communications Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1967 - Jun 1977

General Polytechnic Secondary School

School-leaving certificate · Schwedt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Business Coach

CoachPro R. Schlieper-Damrich, I. Glatz

Certified Facilitator of Constellation in Organization and Systemic Coach

Dr. Horn, Brick & Partner, Munich