Roland Merkli

As an IT expert with a proven track record and more than 35 years of sound experience in sales, marketing and consulting, I develop solid and sustainable solutions taking into account technical, operational, financial and strategic viewpoints.

Focussed establishment of a preferred supplier position for a new account requires a lot of persistence, experience and tactical skills. I take on the required roles in all stages and I'm familiar with working out solutions together with subject matter experts.

Entrepreneurial and social skills help me to address C levels if management attention is required. I can quickly adopt new roles and I know how to convince at management-, business- and specialist level.

I focus on goals and results and deliver excellent results quickly and reliably.

Core Skills

Engagement Management

I have a strong consultative selling approach and I am confident in presentation and negotiation at all levels in German and in English. Read more...

Solution Design

I create convincing customer solutions taking into account technical, operational, financial and strategic requirements. Read more...

Bid Management

I generate well-structured and easy-to-read tenders also for sophisticated projects, which are developed and coordinated in a team. Read more...

Business Development

Only those who leave traditional paths have the potential to get better and better. Following this belief, I can continuously open up new business areas. Read more...

Testimonals

Experience

35 Years of Experience

Career History

2020 - 2023
Noser Engineering

Sales Manager New Accounts

Establishment of new customers for the development of individual software solutions and electronics for the manufacturing industry

2016 - 2020
ALSO Switzerland

Business Development Manager

Datacenter Channel Development

2009 - 2016
ROME SOURCING

Senior Consultant / Owner

IT/Telco Outsourcing Consulting, Cloud Integration, Interim Management, Requirements Management, RFP/RFI

2004 - 2009
T-Systems

Strategic Deal Executive

Strategic Engagement, Big Deal Hunting, Business Value Engineering, Management & Sales Coaching, Bid Management, Project Management, Contract Negotiations, Networking & Lobbying

2001 - 2004
Infogram

Software Developer

Content Management Systems & Crossmedia Platforms

1999 - 2001
Commcare

Head of Sales Systems Integration

Leadership of 20 Account Managers in 4 locations during the pre-IPO phase. Achieved Cisco Gold Certification within 12 months

1993 - 1999
Commcare

Product / Key Account Manager

Portfolio Management LAN / WAN, Network Solution Design, Pricing, Service Management, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Contract Negotiations, Workshops, Manufacturer Support

1991 - 1993
Hewlett-Packard

Channel Account Manager

VAR Reseller Management, Business Plans, Marketing Programs

1983 - 1991
Hewlett-Packard

Systems / Application Engineer

Systems Engineering, Security Consulting, Customer Trainings, Service Management, Database Modeling, IT Architecture & Design, Systems Performance Tuning

Engagement Management

Account & Opportunity Management

100%

Hunting & New Business

100%

Value Engineering & Propositions

90%

Stakeholder Management

90%

Management Workshops

80%

Customer Presentations

100%

BAFO Placements

90%

Contract Negotiations

90%

Networking & Lobbying

80%

Bid Management

RFP / RFI & Qualifications

90%

Solution Design & Workshops

90%

Bid Management & Price Models

100%

Sourcing & Service Models

90%

USPs & Management Summaries

90%

Eco-Systems & Governance

90%

Solution Design

Requirements Management

90%

Cloud Computing & Outsourcing

90%

Managed & Digital Services

80%

Data & Systems Management

90%

Data Centers & Hyperconvergence

90%

Networking & Security

90%

Compute & Storage

90%

Business Development

Assessment & Innovation Workshops

90%

Portfolio Development

90%

Product Management

80%

Lead Generation & Online Marketing

100%

Markt Research & Segmentation

90%

Projects

Summary of my Projects
Bid Management

Bid Management

Bid Management, Solution Design
Strategic Engagement

Strategic Engagement

Business Development, Engagement Management
Globales Outsourcing

Global Outsourcing

Bid Management, Business Development, Engagement Management, Solution Design
Business Improvement

Business Improvement

Engagement Management
Ausschreibung

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Business Development, Solution Design
Provider Wechsel

Change of Provider

Business Development, Solution Design

Contact

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Roland Merkli - Juraweg 7 - 4654 Lostorf

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