Benedikt Fries

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Abteilungsleiter at Volkswagen AG

Hauzendorf, Bavaria, Germany

Overview

Benedikt Fries serves as a Department Head at Volkswagen AG, leading the Power Electronics System Design and Requirement Management. A graduate of the Technical University of Munich, his career is built on extensive experience at AUDI AG, where he managed energy systems for high-performance LMP race cars.

His passion for automotive engineering and motorsport was evident early on through his active involvement with the TUfast e. V. Formula Student team during his university studies. This hands-on experience building a race car from the ground up provided a strong foundation for his professional career in the automotive industry.

Unique fact: He helped develop innovative laser light technology for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans race car.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Topics They Care About

Power Electronics
Currently leads the power electronics system design department at Volkswagen, a specialization he has focused on for years, including at his previous role at Audi.
Automotive Motorsport
His career includes leading energy systems development for Audi Sport's LMP race cars and participating in the Formula Student racing competition at university.
High-Performance EVs
He possesses deep expertise in the core components of electric and hybrid vehicles, including hybrid storage systems, batteries, and charging systems for performance applications.

Media Appearances

Benedikt has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2022
Abteilungsleiter at Volkswagen AG
3-2018 - 6-2022
Gruppenleiter at AUDI AG
4-2017 - 2-2018
Gruppenleiter at AUDI AG
10-2013 - 3-2017
Gruppenleiter at AUDI AG
10-2010 - 9-2013
Entwicklungsingenieur at AUDI AG

Education

2001 - 2007
Diplom-Ingenieur from Technical University of Munich

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Insights For Selling To Benedikt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Benedikt is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Benedikt

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Benedikt move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Benedikt take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Benedikt

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