Richard Malir
About Richard Malir
Richard Malir is the Manager of Sales Engineering and Technical Training for Eastern Europe at Axis Communications, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in sales engineering and technical training, he previously worked at Axis Communications and Blaupunkt, and he holds a BS in Business Administration.
Current Role at Axis Communications
Richard Malir currently holds the position of Manager, Sales Engineering and Technical Training for Eastern Europe at Axis Communications. He has been in this role since 2022 and is based in Prague, Czechia. His responsibilities include developing training programs aimed at enhancing the technical skills and product knowledge of sales engineers in the region. This position builds on his extensive experience in sales engineering and technical training.
Previous Experience at Axis Communications
Prior to his current role, Richard Malir worked at Axis Communications as a Sales Engineer for Central and Eastern Europe from 2014 to 2022. During his eight years in this position, he was based in Prague and contributed to various sales initiatives and strategies tailored for the region. His experience at Axis Communications provided him with a solid foundation in sales engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Richard Malir studied at the College of Information Management and Business Administration, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he attended OSB Austria for a year-long Leadership Development Program from 2004 to 2005. He also completed his education at Prague Technical High School, focusing on telecommunications, and achieved a final exam from 1998 to 2002.
Career Background in Technical Management
Richard Malir has a diverse background in technical management roles across various companies. He served as a Regional Service Manager for Eastern Europe at Blaupunkt from 2003 to 2005 and as a Service Manager for Czech Republic and Slovakia from 2001 to 2002. Earlier in his career, he worked at Bosch Telecom as a Service Manager for the same regions from 1998 to 2000 and held the position of Product Manager for CCTV at Bosch Security Systems from 2006 to 2011.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
In his current role, Richard Malir has developed a comprehensive training program for sales engineers in Eastern Europe, focusing on enhancing their technical skills and product knowledge. He has also played a significant role in integrating competitive intelligence into the sales strategy for the region, which has contributed to improved market positioning. Additionally, he has organized and led workshops for Key Account Management teams to enhance pre-sales support and customer engagement strategies.