Jens Olaf Hartig
About Jens Olaf Hartig
Jens Olaf Hartig serves as the Business Development Manager for Asia at Mettler Toledo Garvens, where he leverages his technical expertise in packaging lines and extensive sales experience. He has a strong understanding of Asian culture, which enhances his effectiveness in business development within the region.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Jens Olaf Hartig has been serving as the Business Development Manager for Asia at Mettler Toledo Garvens since 2016. In this role, he focuses on expanding business opportunities and enhancing sales strategies within the Asian market. His responsibilities include providing support to sales organizations to help them achieve their targets, indicating his involvement in strategic sales planning and execution. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within the company, including Head of Sales from 2011 to 2016 and Regional Sales Manager from 2000 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jens Olaf Hartig studied Mechanical Engineering at Technische Universität Magdeburg, where he earned an Engineer's degree from 1985 to 1990. His educational background provides him with a solid technical foundation, which he applies in his current role. He possesses good technical knowledge of packaging lines, an essential aspect of his work in business development and sales, particularly in the context of checkweighers used in packaging applications.
Background
Before joining Mettler Toledo Garvens, Jens Olaf Hartig worked at Bosch Rexroth as a Product Manager from 1991 to 1999. This experience contributed to his extensive knowledge in sales of Capex products, which involve capital expenditure on physical assets. His career has been characterized by a progression through various sales and management roles, allowing him to build a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Cultural Understanding in Business Development
Jens Olaf Hartig has developed a good understanding of Asian culture, which enhances his effectiveness in business development within the region. This cultural insight is crucial for navigating the diverse market dynamics and customer preferences in Asia, enabling him to tailor strategies that resonate with local businesses and stakeholders.
Focus on Checkweighers
In his role at Mettler Toledo Garvens, Jens Olaf Hartig has a strong focus on checkweighers, which are critical components in packaging lines. His expertise in this area allows him to address specific customer needs and provide solutions that improve operational efficiency in packaging processes.