Werner Schwendener
Samford,QLD
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with [Number] years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Sonic Equipment Australia Pty Ltd
12.2011 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Member of the Demant ANZ Leadership Team
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
Secretary HAMADAA
Hearing Aid Manufacturers And Distributors Ass Aus
03.2016 - Current
- Australian Industry Body representing Hearing Aid Manufacturers and Distributors at Federal and State Government Levels
- Managing and minuting AGM and other meetings
- Member of the Association's Committee
Wholesale and Equipment Division Manager
Sonic Innovations Pty Ltd
04.1999 - 12.2011
- Successfully built Diagnostic Distribution Business from nothing to become one of the largest in the in the Australian Hearing Healthcare Market.
- In parallel successfully built the company's Hearing Instruments Distribution Business, maintaining a loyal customer base.
- Constantly reviewing current product portfolio and adding innovative solutions to an ever evolving dynamic market place.
- Controlled and maintained companie's TGA registrations
- Met divisional objectives by recruiting and qualifying Staff
Marketing Manager Asia Pacific - Latin America
ReSound Corporation (Hearing Aid Manufacturer)
04.1997 - 02.1999
- Maintaining and developing distributors across the regions.
- Developing global marketing strategies with the other 2 counterparts in the business
- Maintaining close relationship with top management at headquarters in San Francisco
- Overseeing company owned hearing aid retail business in Hong Kong
Area Manager European and Asia Pacific Markets
Ascom Audiosys
05.1989 - 01.1997
- Developing and maintaining distributor network and partnerships across the regions.
- Developing product launch and sales strategies for new innovations in the hearing healthcare industry
- Developing Export Opportunities as part of a contract with the Australian Department of Health (Hearing Australia Pty Ltd)
- Developing Sales and Marketing Strategies in Australia and New Zealand
Education
Business Degree Equivalent To A Bachelor Degree - Business
KV Werdenberg
Buchs SG, Switzerland03.1979
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Secretary HAMADAA
Hearing Aid Manufacturers And Distributors Ass Aus
03.2016 - Current
General Manager
Sonic Equipment Australia Pty Ltd
12.2011 - Current
Wholesale and Equipment Division Manager
Sonic Innovations Pty Ltd
04.1999 - 12.2011
Marketing Manager Asia Pacific - Latin America
ReSound Corporation (Hearing Aid Manufacturer)
04.1997 - 02.1999
Area Manager European and Asia Pacific Markets
Ascom Audiosys
05.1989 - 01.1997
Business Degree Equivalent To A Bachelor Degree - Business
KV Werdenberg
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