- Skiing (both cross country and downhill), orienteering, floorball, golf, travelling and of course to spend time with family and friends
Helena Andersson
Stockholm,Järfälla
Summary
Expert in managing customer relationships across EMEA region, consistently achieving high client satisfaction through effective communication and strict adherence to project timelines.
Results-focused sales and marketing leader ambitious to drive substantial revenue and profits through proactive strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager Nordics
RFMW
05.2024 - Current
- Driving customer engagement.
- Negotiate terms with suppliers and partners, reducing costs and improving profit margins.
- Selling complex, technical products within the RF & Microwave component industry.
- Responsible of the budget.
- Initiate new developments at our suppliers to meet our customer specifications.
- Participate in industry events and conferences to see customers and suppliers and stay abreast of trends and emerging technologies relevant to our product portfolio.
RF Power Product Manager
Macom
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Owned product lifecycle from conception through retirement, accountable for performance and profitability.
- Drove collaboration with engineering and design teams to refine product specifications.
- Led cross-functional work with marketing and sales to shape go-to-market strategies.
- Set product positioning and pricing by analysing competitor offerings and market gaps.
- Presented strategic plans and product updates to stakeholders to secure resources.
- Presented products at trade shows and exhibitions.
- Visited customers to discuss new developments and partnership opportunities.
RF Power Product Manager
Wolfspeed Sweden AB
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed product lifecycle from conception through to retirement, optimising performance and profitability at each stage.
- Collaborated with engineering and design teams to refine product specifications, enhancing user experience and functionality.
- Visited customers to discuss new developments and partnership opportunities.
- Analysed sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new feature development.
- Developed comprehensive product documentation and training materials, enhancing user understanding and satisfaction.
- Coordinated with marketing and sales teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies, increasing product visibility and adoption.
- Participated in industry events and conferences, staying abreast of trends and emerging technologies relevant to product portfolio.
Field Application Engineer
Wolfspeed Sweden AB
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided technical support during complete in-design and production phases
- Was responsible for meeting design-in goal
- Was responsible for meeting revenue goal
- Was responsible for key A&D customers in EMEA
- Facilitated development of new design concepts with important clients to strengthen partnerships.
- Visited key customers to present portfolio and discuss technical solutions
- Engaged with potential clients at conferences and shows to increase product visibility.
Application Engineer
Infineon Technologies
02.2002 - 06.2018
- Developed custom fitting power amplifier circuits to key customers.
- Provided on-site technical support to key customers.
- Presented and promoted our products at conferences and during customer visits.
- Performed simulations and special measurements to support ongoing opportunities.
- Managed internal new designs, partnered with development team on new product development.
IC Design Engineer
Ericsson
07.1998 - 02.2002
- Developed and tested design models and processing methods to enhance functionality and reliability of IC designs.
Education
Associate of Science -
Uppsala University
UppsalaHigh School Diploma -
Västermalms Gymnasium
SundsvallSkills
- Marketing and sales strategies
- Business development
- Team player
- Client relationship management
- Customer engagement
- Strategic planning
- Industry networking
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal oriented
- RF engineering
- Technical sales
- Market analysis
- Product knowledgeability
Custom
Swedish citizen
Interests
Timeline
Sales Manager Nordics
RFMW
05.2024 - Current
RF Power Product Manager
Macom
11.2023 - 05.2024
RF Power Product Manager
Wolfspeed Sweden AB
12.2020 - 11.2023
Field Application Engineer
Wolfspeed Sweden AB
06.2018 - 12.2020
Application Engineer
Infineon Technologies
02.2002 - 06.2018
IC Design Engineer
Ericsson
07.1998 - 02.2002
Associate of Science -
Uppsala University
High School Diploma -
Västermalms Gymnasium