Mirko Zuehlke
About Mirko Zuehlke
Mirko Zuehlke is a seasoned sales professional currently serving as the Senior Commercial Director for the Western Region at Glanbia Nutritionals, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having held various managerial roles at BakeMark USA and T Hasegawa Flavors, and possesses a strong educational background in baking, technology, and business.
Current Role at Glanbia Nutritionals
Mirko Zuehlke has been serving as the Director of Sales at Glanbia Nutritionals since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and operations within the organization. He has also held the position of Senior Commercial Director for the Western Region since 2018, further emphasizing his leadership in sales within the company. His work is based in Carlsbad, California.
Previous Experience at BakeMark USA
Zuehlke's career at BakeMark USA spanned from 1998 to 2007, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Product/Brand Manager from 1998 to 2005, followed by a position as National Marketing Manager from 2006 to 2007. Prior to these roles, he served as Manager of Technical Support from 2003 to 2006. His experience at BakeMark USA contributed to his expertise in sales and marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Mirko Zuehlke has a diverse educational background. He studied at Technische Universität Berlin, focusing on the technology and processing of grains, cereals, food fats and oils, and sweets, earning a Master of Science (MOS) from 1990 to 1996. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin from 1996 to 1998. He also achieved the Certified Master Baker/Pastry Chef designation from Handswerkskammer Potsdam in 1998.
Experience at T Hasegawa Flavors
Zuehlke worked at T Hasegawa Flavors as Senior Director of Sales for North America and Latin America from 2007 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for leading sales initiatives across two major regions. His experience in this position further developed his skills in sales strategy and relationship management.
Skills and Competencies
Mirko Zuehlke possesses a strong ability to bridge technical knowledge with business acumen, which aids in developing effective sales strategies. He is skilled in qualifying sales opportunities by identifying key players within buying organizations. His high quotient of social intelligence allows him to build long-term, profitable professional relationships, and he has a proven track record in formulating strategic sales and marketing visions.