Jan Stefan Janßen
About Jan Stefan Janßen
Jan Stefan Janßen serves as the Director of Sales & Trade Marketing for Pet Care in the DACH region, Italy, and Iberia at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has extensive experience in sales strategy and management, holding various roles within the company since 2014 and previously working at Krombacher Brauerei.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Jan Stefan Janßen has held multiple roles at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2014. He currently serves as Director Sales & Trade Marketing for the Pet Care division covering DACH, Italy, and Iberia. In this role, he has been responsible for developing country-specific strategies for the pet care market, focusing on full P&L responsibility. He leads a team of 32 individuals, emphasizing efficiency optimization and CRM in sales and trade marketing. Prior to his current position, he served as Sales Director for Pet Central Europe and Sales Director for Pet Nordic / BeNeLux / New Channels Central Europe.
Education and Expertise
Jan Stefan Janßen studied at Cologne University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Dipl. Kaufmann with a focus on International Management and Marketing from 1997 to 2002. He also participated in an Erasmus exchange program at Universitat Abat Oliba CEU, studying Marketing and General Management from 1999 to 2000. Additionally, he completed an apprenticeship in Banking and Finance at Kreissparkasse Köln from 1994 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in sales, trade marketing, and management within the pet care industry.
Background
Jan Stefan Janßen began his career with a work experience role at Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG in 1999. He later joined Spectrum Brands, Inc. in 2014, where he has since progressed through various sales and marketing roles. His experience spans several European markets, particularly in the pet care sector, where he has developed strategic initiatives and managed teams effectively.
Achievements
In his current role at Spectrum Brands, Jan Stefan Janßen has developed and implemented country-specific strategies for the pet care market across multiple regions, including DACH, Italy, and Iberia. He has also played a strategic role in KPI-based sales controlling for the pet care portfolio. His leadership of a 32-member team highlights his commitment to optimizing sales and trade marketing efficiency.