Helmut Schöppner
About Helmut Schöppner
Helmut Schöppner serves as the Head of Business Development for Machine Building at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2013. He has extensive experience in marketing and technical sales, having previously worked in various roles at Phoenix Contact and Brinkmann & Wecker GmbH Werkzeugtechnik.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Helmut Schöppner serves as the Head of Business Development Machine Building at Phoenix Contact. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the machine building sector. His role involves overseeing business development activities, identifying market opportunities, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the industry. Schöppner's extensive experience in business development is instrumental in driving growth and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Phoenix Contact
Before his current role, Helmut Schöppner worked at Phoenix Contact in various capacities. He was the Head of Key Marketing from 2000 to 2008, where he focused on marketing strategies and initiatives. Following this, he served as a Handelsvertretung from 2008 to 2013, where he managed sales representation activities. His tenure at Phoenix Contact spans over a decade, highlighting his long-term commitment to the company.
Experience at Brinkmann & Wecker GmbH
Prior to joining Phoenix Contact, Helmut Schöppner worked as Technischer Vertriebsleiter at Brinkmann & Wecker GmbH Werkzeugtechnik from 1996 to 2000. In this role, he was responsible for technical sales management, focusing on customer relations and product promotion. His experience at Brinkmann & Wecker contributed to his expertise in sales and marketing within the technical sector.
Education and Qualifications
Helmut Schöppner has a solid educational background in marketing and engineering. He studied at Felix-Fechenbach-Berufskolleg Detmold, where he focused on Elektrotechnik and achieved the qualification of Stattlich geprüfter Techniker from 1987 to 1989. He furthered his education at IHK Bielefeld, obtaining the Fachkaufmann für Marketing designation from 1991 to 1993. These qualifications have equipped him with the necessary skills for his roles in business development and marketing.