Experienced Executive, General Manager
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Christian Weihprecht
Porter, TX +1-312-***-**** *********.**********@*****.*** LinkedIn Executive Summary
Entrepreneurial, results-driven personality with over 20 years of proven success with international companies of varying sizes, based on a solid business administration background. Ability to think strategically, building on company vision for growth, and fostering a performance-oriented culture. Possesses an exceptionally quick understanding of complex customer and supplier structures while gaining quick expertise with extensive and diverse product ranges. Quickly understanding and consideration of each unique business situation. Has a strong ability to comprehend complex technical processes and production possibilities and existing capabilities. Experienced sales manager with employed field sales staff and/or external sales partners for serving food chains, supermarkets, discount stores, food retailers, convenience stores, restaurant chains, franchise organizations, and B2B customers. Possesses sound operational knowledge of food production from start to finish within the consumer goods industry. Core Competencies
FMCG Expertise (Retail, B2B, Franchise, Wholesale, Convenience) Salesforce Lead Business Planning & Execution (top down & bottom up) P&L Management & Cost Control Turnaround & Change Management International Business Development ERP Implementation Supply Chain Optimization Stakeholder & Board Communication Lean Management Profitability Growth Customer Relationship Management (CRM) M&A and Business Integration Compliance (SQF, BRC, IFS, GMP, FDA, Kosher) Industry knowledge in frozen baked goods, semi-finished baking ingredients, confectionery, tea, vitamins and food supplements, and personal care products.
Experience and Impact
CEO of Quality Bakery Products, Inc. Houston, TX Pie & Bakery Products $38M Revenue 130 Employees December 2021 - March 2025
• Revenue growth from $24M to $38M by executing a multi-channel market expansion and product diversification strategy.
• Reduced overtime labor costs significantly through implementing hourly tracking systems and workforce realignment.
• Enhanced data integrity by consolidating legacy systems into a fully integrated ERP.
• Streamlined production and inventory planning by standardizing raw materials, significantly reducing sourcing delays.
• Implemented a comprehensive cost controlling model to ensure accurate pricing, COGS visibility, and margin protection.
• Built and led an executive team, aligning each with core KPIs.
• Launched R&D and Marketing functions, leading to new SKU development, including GS1 and 1WorldSync and increased shelf visibility across major retail accounts.
• Successfully rebranded the company, including new logo and visual assets, to reposition as a premium supplier.
• Led all regulatory audits (SQF, FDA, Kosher) with zero major findings.
• Increased production efficiency and reduced safety incidents by optimizing facility layout.
• Maintained operational continuity during natural disaster, ensuring employee safety and business continuity. Head of Sales of Florapharm Pflanzliche Naturprodukte GmbH Schesslitz, Germany Tea Blend Manufacturer €30M Revenue 160 Employees May 2020 - August 2021
• Led and developed a team of 35 sales professionals, implementing KPIs tied to revenue and client satisfaction.
• Managed and maintained national and global B2B sales operations across 20+ countries, with full accountability for €30M+ in annual revenue during Covid.
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Vice President of Mederer of North America Inc. (Trolli GmbH) Des Plaines, IL Confectionery $22M Revenue 5 Employees April 2016 - April 2020
• Increased revenue from $8M to $22M by realigning pricing, optimizing SKUs, and expanding strategic distribution channels.
• Led a full U.S. market realignment, developing strategy from detailed commercial, operational, and competitor analysis.
• Achieved +1,900% site-level profitability through product line optimization, strategic cost adjustments, and novelty introductions.
• Oversaw full operational management of the U.S. entity, including logistics, finance, HR, and end-to-end production workflows.
Commercial Manager of Trolli GmbH Neunburg, Germany Confectionery $45M Revenue 320 Employees July 2008 - March 2016
• Increased in site-level profitability multiple times by strategic realignment of the side from confectionery into food supplement.
• Review and renewal of all customer contracts to improve pricing, terms, and long-term value.
• Delivered a sustainable double-digit return on sales through margin optimization and high-efficiency capacity planning.
• Directed a 220-person team across functions, cultivating a results-driven culture with measurable KPIs and accountability. Early Career
Head of Sales & Company Spokesperson of Fixies GmbH, Ulm, Germany 2005 - 2008 €65M
• Executed a high-impact brand relaunch campaign, earning bestseller recognition in 2007 from major retail partners. Head of KAM of Bad Heilbrunner Naturheilmittel, Germany 2004 - 2005 €32M
• Managed national key accounts across retail and pharmacy channels, ensuring consistent revenue and relationship growth. Head of Sales of Kneipp Werke/Hartmann AG, Heidenheim, Germany 1995 – 2004 €45M
• Managed multi-million-euro national retail accounts, driving year-over-year sales through strategic category planning. Education
• Certified Accountant Chamber of Commerce, Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany
• Industrial Businessman Certified Apprenticeship, Kindermann, Ochsenfurt, Germany
• Intermediate Maturity Realschule Ochsenfurt, Germany (Branch Economics) Training
• The Authorized Economic Operator AEO Chamber of Commerce
• International Contract Law for Non-Lawyers Chamber of Commerce Additional Information
• Languages: Fluent in German and English
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Teams, SAP R/3, SAP Business Warehouse, AS 400, Navision, QuickBooks, Acumatica
• Military Service: 4. Engineer Battalion 12, Volkach, Germany
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