Kalle Hansson

Marketing & Digital Sales Strategy Manager at B&R Industrial Automation

Kalle Hansson has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Kalle started their career in 1996 as a Field Sales Engineer at Omron Industrial Automation Europe, where they sold a variety of automation systems and components. Kalle then moved on to become a Key Account Manager, responsible for managing global key accounts such as Tetra Pak in the Packaging & Processing industry. In 2005, they joined Phoenix Contact as a Sales Manager, where they had various responsibilities including managing a team, indirect leadership, and sales management. In 2014, they returned to Omron Industrial Automation Europe as the Nordic Sales Manager, leading a team of Sales Managers and overseeing a significant direct sales business. Most recently, Kalle Hansson worked at B&R Industrial Automation, starting as the Sales Office Manager and eventually becoming the Country Sales & Marketing Manager and later the Head of Market Intelligence for Northern Europe. Throughout their career, they have been a member of various management teams and steering committees, demonstrating their leadership abilities.

Kalle Hansson's education history can be summarized as follows:

Kalle Hansson attended various educational institutions and training programs throughout their career. In 1994, they completed their technical high school education at Pauliskolan in Malmö, specializing in Electrical Engineering. Kalle then pursued further education at Malmö Borgarskola in 1995-1996, where they studied Industrial Economics and Marketing.

From 1997 to 1998, they attended Lund University, focusing on Law and Legal Studies. Subsequently, they enrolled at Malmö University in 1998-2003, where they studied Economics, Marketing, and Law.

Throughout their professional journey, Kalle Hansson also acquired several certifications and professional training. In 2003, they attended IHM Business School, specializing in Key Account Management. Kalle continued their education at the same institution in 2008-2009, completing the Personal Leadership Advanced Certificate program. In 2010, they obtained the Advanced Certificate in Coaching Leadership at IHM Business School.

In 2011-2012, Kalle Hansson received training in Time Management, Motivation, Negotiations, and Networking through Moementum Sales Edutainment / Inhouse Academy. Kalle also enhanced their skills in Sales Management at Mercuri International in 2005-2006 and Tiger Tag in 2012, where they completed the Excel Basic + Advanced + PowerPivot course for Microsoft Excel 2010.

Moreover, Kalle Hansson participated in various short-term training programs and courses. In 2012, they attended MässGuru's program, focused on the art of exhibiting at trade shows. In 2013, they received education quality management training at CANEA Consulting Group. Additionally, in the same year, they underwent sales management training at Cegos.

In terms of additional certifications, Kalle Hansson has completed numerous online courses offered by LinkedIn. These include "Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh on Blitzscaling" in 2022, "Strategic Partnerships: Ecosystems and Platforms" in 2021, "Developing a Competitive Strategy" in 2021, "Market Research Foundations" in 2020, "Leading like a Futurist" in 2020, "Strategic Planning Foundations" in 2020, "Analyzing Sales Competitors" in 2020, "Market Trends and How to Identify Them" in 2020, "Creating Your Strategic Marketing Plan" in 2020, "Marketing Foundations: Competitive Market Analysis" in 2020, and "Writing a Marketing Plan" in 2020.

Overall, Kalle Hansson's education and training background demonstrate a continuous commitment to professional development and a diverse range of skills in sales, leadership, marketing, and related fields.

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Timeline

  • Marketing & Digital Sales Strategy Manager

    November 1, 2023 - present

  • Head Of Market Intelligence Northern Europe

    May, 2020

  • Country Sales Marketing Manager

    April, 2019

  • Sales Office Manager

    February, 2016