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Fabienne  Schmidt

Fabienne Schmidt

Prague

Summary

Dynamic and globally experienced professional with a strong background in supporting and enabling sales organizations across diverse markets. Specialized in sales operations, change management, and training, with a proven ability to drive transformation initiatives that boost user adoption, engagement, and overall performance. Known for a collaborative approach, delivering impactful training programs, and fostering cross-functional teamwork to support large-scale organizational change. Adept at solving complex problems and translating strategy into action. Recently delivered training on AI tools to enhance process efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and digital enablement across sales functions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Management of Change Lead

HP Inc.
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Developed and implemented optimal change strategies for EMEA Sales Teams, driving a mindset shift towards transformation and AI-enabled ways of working.
  • Conducted stakeholder and persona analysis, delivered tailored communication, training, and support, and ensured alignment across impacted user groups.
  • Defined training strategies, delivered workshops/webinars, monitored adoption, and collaborated with deployment and process teams to ensure sustainable change.

Regional Trainer

HP Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Planned and facilitated training sessions, workshops, and Q&As in English, French, Spanish for internal sales teams and business partners, adapting content to audience needs.
  • Collaborated with internal MOC Leads, SMEs, and regional teams to evolve training structure, materials, and maintain a dynamic knowledge library and catalogue.
  • Oversaw user access, session invites, attendance tracking, and conducted regular satisfaction surveys and knowledge checks to ensure training effectiveness.

International Move Manager

Crown Relocations
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated the entire international move process for customers moving oversees, including shipping, housing, immigration, and settling-in services.
  • Acted as the main point of contact between relocating customers, internal teams (e.g., HR, Mobility), and external service providers to ensure a smooth and compliant transition.

Health and Career Break

Not Applicable
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Took a career break to focus on personal health and well-being, ensuring a full recovery and long-term sustainability for future professional commitments.
  • Used the time for self-development and reflection and dedicated time to volunteering activities.

Global Bid and Contract Manager

Lenovo
04.2017 - 11.2021
  • Delivered high-value RFPs ($40M–$200M), implemented an AI bid tool boosting KPIs by 30%, and co-designed a compliance database reducing financial risk by 95%.
  • Recognized by Lenovo’s CEO for securing the company’s largest enterprise customer; independently pioneered the first AR/VR deal.
  • Managed a team of project managers, led onboarding, and ensured efficient workload distribution across a large enterprise portfolio.


Global Project Manager

Lenovo
03.2013 - 03.2017
  • Oversaw a $50M portfolio of EMEA-based corporate clients, coordinating global teams to deliver seamless roll-outs and product transitions.
  • Delivered tailored solutions that improved customer satisfaction, drove revenue growth, and secured contract extensions across key industries.
  • Managed contracts across 180+ countries with complex trade regulations and developed scorecard templates adopted enterprise-wide.

Program Manager for Global Corporate Program

HEWLETT PACKARD, Hewlett Packard
01.2011 - 10.2012

• Established HP’s internal indirect country business program in the Asia-Pacific region from the ground up.
• Designed, developed, and delivered procedures for operations and engagement processes between HP-qualified programs and this program.
• Attained 5 enterprise clients within the first year while forging strong partnerships with 20 distributors and resellers to support the business in indirect countries.

Channel Partner Manager

HEWLETT PACKARD, Hewlett Packard
01.2006 - 12.2010

Education

BBA - International Business

ISEEC
Paris - France
06-1995

Skills

  • Change management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Sales Training
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • KPI and Process Improvement
  • Customer relationship management
  • Contract negotiation
  • RFP Response Management
  • Vendor management and training

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Japanese
Intermediate (B1)
Czech
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Management of Change Lead

HP Inc.
04.2024 - 04.2025

Regional Trainer

HP Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2024

International Move Manager

Crown Relocations
02.2023 - 08.2023

Health and Career Break

Not Applicable
12.2021 - 01.2023

Global Bid and Contract Manager

Lenovo
04.2017 - 11.2021

Global Project Manager

Lenovo
03.2013 - 03.2017

Program Manager for Global Corporate Program

HEWLETT PACKARD, Hewlett Packard
01.2011 - 10.2012

Channel Partner Manager

HEWLETT PACKARD, Hewlett Packard
01.2006 - 12.2010

BBA - International Business

ISEEC
Fabienne Schmidt