Sven Schumacher
About Sven Schumacher
Sven Schumacher is a Video Sales Manager for Competitive Accounts at Poly, overseeing the Central EMEA region since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, having held various positions at companies such as Cisco Systems, Xerox, and VisionsConnected.
Current Role at Poly
Sven Schumacher serves as the Video Sales Manager for Competitive Accounts in Central EMEA at Poly. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and managing competitive accounts within the region, leveraging his extensive experience in the video communications sector.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current role, Sven Schumacher worked at VisionsConnected as a Business Development Manager from 2013 to 2017. His responsibilities included identifying new business opportunities and developing relationships with clients in Germany. He also held a position at Kinly as a Business Development Manager from 2017 to 2019, where he continued to enhance his expertise in the field.
Sales Management Background
Sven Schumacher has a substantial background in sales management, having worked at Cisco Systems in various roles. He served as a Key Account Manager from 2002 to 2004, an Area Sales Manager from 2004 to 2006, and later as a Global Accounts Director from 2007 to 2009. His tenure at Cisco Systems provided him with a strong foundation in managing key accounts and developing sales strategies.
Career Timeline Overview
Sven Schumacher's career spans several notable companies and roles. He began his career at Xerox as an Account Manager from 1996 to 1999. He then transitioned to Cisco Systems, where he held multiple positions until 2010. Afterward, he worked at Bechtle for a year and then returned to Cisco Systems in various capacities until 2013. He continued to build his career in business development roles at VisionsConnected and Kinly before joining Poly.
Experience in Competitive Accounts
In his current role at Poly, Sven Schumacher focuses on competitive accounts, utilizing his extensive experience in sales and business development. His previous roles, including his time at Cisco Systems and other organizations, have equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate the competitive landscape of video sales in the EMEA region.