Cyriacus W. Schultze

About Cyriacus W. Schultze

Respected executive with distinguished +30-year leadership experience both as an entrepreneur and corporate executive, leading sales and marketing operations for startup companies, turnaround and high-growth organizations. Proactive individual with strong business acumen. Extensive expertise in customer development and maintenance, contract negotiations with key customers and category management. Financially astute and result-oriented with a proven track record of delivering sales targets and profitability. International experience in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills – in particular to large teams and senior leadership. Enjoys working directly with front line advisors providing hands on leadership at all levels in the organization. Expert presenter, negotiator and businessperson able to forge solid relationships, build consensus across multiple organizational levels and act as an ambassador of the company and its brands. Fluent in English, Spanish, German and French. Core competencies include:

• Business Development & Expansion
• Strategic Sales and Business Planning
• Key Account Relationship Management
• Analytical and Strong Negotiation Skills
• International Project and Brand Management
• Excellent Team Building Skills
• International Scope and Vision
• Hands-on, Passionate, Proactive, Resourceful
• Wide-ranging experience in F&B and wine business, organic food and farming sector, hospitality industry and gastronomy; substantial background within high end / luxury FMCG ( wine & spirits, food, electronics), various IT and robotic sectors, online marketing, multi channel campaigns, SEO, social media, academia and professional associations.