I am Sebastian Helmut Schmid, and I have developed a passion for the food industry and its business-related challenges over the past 20 years. As an economist and master craftsman, I have acquired a solid foundation in personnel management, corporate governance, and organization, and I see it as one of my core competencies to collect, analyze, and interpret data to derive recommendations for action. I am an experienced sales manager with more than 10 years of experience in sales and leading sales teams. It is my passion to increase sales growth and customer satisfaction, and I have a proven track record in developing and implementing sales strategies, acquiring and retaining customers, and achieving sales goals. As a ambitious leader, I understand how to motivate and inspire teams to bring out the best in them. I have a strong focus on customer needs and experiences and am capable of developing and implementing innovative solutions to strengthen customer relationships and promote long-term growth. My ability to understand market dynamics and trends and respond effectively to change is another core competency. I am committed to personal development, and I believe that my perspective as a master craftsman and academic helps me to best align theory and practice in my current role as a Sales Manager at Barry Callebaut. I look forward to further expanding my experiences and exploring new opportunities to assume long-term international responsibility for interdisciplinary teams.