Thomas Meißner
About Thomas Meißner
Thomas Meißner is a National Field Manager On & Off Trade at Brown-Forman, with a career spanning over two decades in key account management and sales. He previously held various roles at GlaxoSmithKline and has a background in retail management from his studies at Berufsakademie Berlin.
Work at Brown-Forman
Thomas Meißner has been employed at Brown-Forman since 2016. He initially served as National Group Key Account Manager for two years before transitioning to his current role as National Field Manager On & Off Trade in 2018. In this position, he oversees field operations and manages relationships with key accounts in both on-trade and off-trade sectors. His experience at Brown-Forman has contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in the beverage industry.
Previous Experience at GlaxoSmithKline
Before joining Brown-Forman, Thomas Meißner worked at GlaxoSmithKline for a total of seven years. He held various positions, including Regional Sales Manager from 2005 to 2007, Account Manager from 2007 to 2010, and National Key Account Manager from 2011 to 2015. His roles involved managing sales strategies and key accounts across different regions in Germany, specifically in Hamburg, Karlsruhe, and Braunschweig.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Meißner studied at Berufsakademie Berlin, where he focused on Einzelhandelsmanagement and earned a Dipl. Betriebswirt (BA) from 1999 to 2002. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in business management and retail operations, which he has applied throughout his career in various managerial roles.
Early Career at Real SB-Warenhaus GmbH
Thomas Meißner began his career at Real SB-Warenhaus GmbH, where he worked as a Team Leader from 2002 to 2004. In this role, he was responsible for managing a team and overseeing retail operations in Greifswald and surrounding areas. This early experience contributed to his understanding of retail management and team leadership.