Christian Burghardt
About Christian Burghardt
Christian Burghardt is the Director of Sales for Southwest Germany at PHOENIX CONTACT, where he leads a sales team and develops local sales strategies. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having worked in various roles across multiple companies, and he is also a passionate freelance photographer specializing in landscapes and people.
Work at Phoenix
Christian Burghardt serves as the Director Sales for Südwestdeutschland at PHOENIX CONTACT since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing a local sales and marketing strategy tailored to the Southwest Germany region. He leads a sales team and technical inside sales staff, focusing on enhancing customer relationships and driving sales growth.
Previous Experience in Sales and Engineering
Christian Burghardt has extensive experience in sales and engineering roles. He worked at SMC Deutschland in various capacities, including Sales Engineer Key Accounts, Sales Engineer, Team Leader Distribution, and Distribution Account Manager from 2008 to 2019. Prior to that, he was an Engineer Technician at Grenzebach Corporation from 2004 to 2006. His role at Randstad as a Consultant Engineering from 2007 to 2008 further contributed to his professional development.
Education and Expertise
Christian Burghardt studied at Technikerschule Augsburg, where he focused on Informatik and achieved the qualification of Staatl. geprüfter Informatiktechniker from 2002 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in sales, engineering, and automation, enabling him to effectively connect with clients and understand their technical needs.
Freelance Photography Work
Since 2010, Christian Burghardt has pursued freelance photography under the name Christian Burghardt - Fotografie. He specializes in capturing landscapes and people, aiming to preserve moments through his lens. His passion for photography complements his professional life, showcasing his creative skills.
Key Skills and Professional Approach
Christian Burghardt is known for his effective listening skills, which play a crucial role in his professional approach. His strong passion for sales, particularly in the field of automation, drives his ability to connect with people and understand their needs, contributing to successful sales outcomes.