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lade chris

@ladechris

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Senior sales and brand specialist with 15+ years of experience.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic role in an international company that values growth, innovation, and collaboration.

With over 15 years of international experience in the sports, lifestyle, and art industries, I am a senior-level sales, product, and brand specialist. My journey began as a world champion and three-time Olympic cyclist, which instilled in me a strong performance mindset and a passion for excellence. Throughout my career, I have successfully driven growth and brand development, particularly in my recent role where I doubled sales at a fine art distribution company within five years.

I excel in aligning global teams and managing communication between production partners, clients, and internal departments. My expertise extends to developing multi-channel marketing strategies and overseeing international production relationships, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. I am now seeking new challenges with international companies looking for senior-level leadership and market expansion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Head of Sales & Communications

Current

Domi Exclusiv

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Doubled company sales within five years through strategic positioning and client acquisition. Led global sales and brand communication for premium art collections.

Positioning Brand Communications Multi channel Marketing

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Founder & Managing Director

Current

Sportsfreund

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 5 months)

Built a brand from scratch in the lifestyle and sportswear segment. Oversaw product design, e-commerce strategy, and team partnerships.

Product Design Partnerships Consulting Project Management Event Management Branding

Marketing & Sales Director

Vowag

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Led all marketing and sales activities for premium lifestyle goods. Developed and executed brand strategies in Europe and Asia.

Marketing Sales Brand Strategy Team Management Client Management European Market

Product Manager

Vittoria S.p.A.

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Managed product development and market rollout strategies. Coordinated closely with international sales and R&D teams.

Product Development Rollout International Sales R&D Coordination Product Management

Exclusive Distributor

Brand Equator

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 5 months)

Introduced Equator brand across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Benelux. Built retailer and distribution networks and initiated go-to-market campaigns.

Client Communication

Product Manager & Team Liaison Manager

Schwalbe Tires

Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 5 months)

Managed product innovations and collaborations with elite sports teams. Acted as communication hub between athletes, production, and marketing.

Product Innovation Elite Sports Collaboration Asian Manufacturing

Professional Cyclist

German National Team

Jan 1995 - Present (30 years 5 months)

Achieved the title of World Champion and participated in three Olympic Games. Gained international visibility and developed an elite performance mindset.

World Champion Olympian Elite Performance Mindset Teamwork Resilience

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University-level education

Degree, Business Administration & Marketing

Completed university-level education focusing on business administration and marketing principles. Gained comprehensive knowledge in strategic business operations and market analysis.