StrAction.de

Turning ​Strategy into ​Action

Christian Mai (M.Sc.) Business Consulting

B2B Sales and Marketing for Startups and Corporates

About

Christian Mai

Professional. Authentic. Human.

‘Whatever we do, it starts and ends with humans.’

Exposé


  • B2B Sales and Marketing expert
  • >14 years Corporate and Startup experience
  • >7 years leadership
  • Project manager with experience in Europe, US and China
  • Languages: German, English, French
  • >34 years outdoor enthusiast
  • M.Sc. Master in Management / Strategy & Entrepreneurship / ESCP Europe ​Business School / Ranked #4 worldwide by The Economist
  • Location: 79336 Herbolzheim/Germany


Sales & marketing expert with leadership experience in corporate and start-up ​environments. Strong track record in executing strategic projects in the fields of ​sales & marketing on executive level, dealing with different groups of ​stakeholders and people with different cultural backgrounds. Responsibility to ​develop and execute business strategies among various countries and sales ​channels. Combining traditional industries with SaaS and IoT solutions.

Range of Services

Move forward with real-world experience

Startups

Master high uncertainty a​nd r​isk.

  • Creation & Validation of ​Business Models
  • Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Market Temperature Checks
  • Finding Product-Market Fit
  • Prototype Market Checks
  • Testing Business Ideas via ​Experiments


Co​rporates

Identify the core. Master ​complexity.

  • Turnaround & Growth ​initiatives
  • Qualitative Market Research
  • Market & Organizational ​Analysis
  • Sales Excellence: Audits, ​Tools, Processes
  • Commercial Due Diligence

Im​plementation

Fo​cus and endurance.

  • B2B Lead generation
  • Global Project Management
  • Interim-Management
  • Internal & external ​Stakeholder communication
  • Local adaption of Marketing-​Mix
  • B2B Customer Qualification ​& Classification

Li​ttle Boosters

Ad-hoc support and ​inspiration​.

  • Executive-Sparring
  • Identification of Success-​Factors and Showstoppers
  • Workshop & Meeting ​Moderation
  • Negotiation Strategy
  • Assistance in Meetings
  • Inspiration & Key-Notes
  • Automation B2B Lead ​Generation

Let’s get in touch!

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Whatsapp/Mobile: ​+491603207195

What others say

Quotation Mark

Christophe Gourlan, Group CSO Hansgrohe SE

“It has always been a pleasure to work with Christian. A very structured person with a ​very good analytical ability and a talent for project management. He has successfully ​managed the launch of our SaaS CRM worldwide in​ >30 countries.”

Stephen Catterson, Founder & CEO Aleck.io

"Whether it's post-merger integration, providing ad-hoc CEO support, evaluating and ​negotiating strategic partnerships, or offering on-site assistance in meetings and ​negotiations, Christian is a highly valuable asset. He brings professionalism and enjoymen​t to every partnership."

Hans-Peter Wulf, CSO Bachmann

“Christian played a pivotal role in helping me understand and implement mass ​customization for global premium brands. His exceptional ability to communicate ​effectively across all hierarchical levels and with various stakeholders is truly remarkable. ​Additionally, Christian provided invaluable startup advice when I was establishing my ​own private business.”

Patrick Schmollinger, Global Sales Director Uvex

"Working with Christian to launch the first digital IoT device in our helmet range was a ​true pleasure. From making strategic investment decisions to conducting POS-display ​tests in the field and providing sales team training, his expertise and dedication were ​invaluable."


Alexander Schumacher, Founder Tocsen.com

"Christian supported me in scaling my venture from acquiring our first customer to ​successfully exiting via acquisition. He asks the right questions, takes responsibility, and ​shows true ownership. His guidance and structured approach were invaluable in ​navigating complex and emotionally challenging situations."

Claudia, Vitamina C PR, Italy

"Christian has a strong background in sales and marketing, particularly in strategic ​planning and corporate business. As a former German national trail runner and mountain ​biker, with experience in the national league, he possesses extensive knowledge of the ​outdoor and bike markets. Our collaboration was highly satisfying, and I recommend ​Christian as a highly professional and knowledgeable expert for launching brands and ​products in Europe."

Robert Kaminski, Group VP North America, Hansgrohe SE

"It was a pleasure to work with Christian on several sales and commercial excellence proje​cts. He is a fast-thinking, data-driven, and strategically strong manager who inspire​s people and leads them to achieve their goals. I highly recommend Christian as a sen​ior manager with a growth mindset and exceptional l​eadership skills."

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Let’s talk today

Feel free to give me a call or send a message and we can arrange an appointment for an initial ​non-binding consultation. We can then get to know each other in person, talk about your current ​situation and see which service and format is most suitable for you.

Whatsapp/Mobile: ​+491603207195

Get in touch in English, French or German.

StrAction.de

Turing Strategy into Action.

Christian Mai (M.Sc.)

Rheinstraße 6G

79336 Herbolzheim

Germany


Freelance Business Consultant

Tax-ID: 05321/07231

E-Mail: christian@straction.de

Mobile: +491603207195

Web: www.straction.de