MICHAEL VOGELEZANG

Internationally experienced Area Sales Manager with over 10 years of experience in industrial machinery and the international poultry processing industry. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, I have developed my career from CAD Drafter to Sales Engineer and ultimately Area Sales Manager. I combine strong technical expertise with commercial drive and extensive experience in international B2B sales, strategic account management, business development, negotiations and complex machinery projects. In my current position, I am responsible for commercial activities across 9 European countries, with an annual sales and budget responsibility of approximately €6–9 million. My largest completed order to date was valued at €3.8 million. I also have proven experience in developing new markets. I independently built and developed the Hungarian market for Foodmate, establishing customer relationships and creating new business opportunities. Throughout my career, I have worked with major players in the international poultry processing industry and have visited and supported customers across almost all of Europe. During my time at Foodmate, approximately 35% of my working time involved international travel.