Michael Haas

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Client Partner Automotive at Valtech

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Overview

Michael Haas is a Client Partner at Valtech, specializing in driving digital transformation within the automotive sector. His focus is on fostering growth through purpose, precision, and partnership. He holds a Magister Artium from the University of Augsburg and has extensive experience managing and expanding business with key automotive clients in Germany.

He is particularly passionate about the impact of "agentic commerce" on the automotive customer experience and the potential of AI-powered assistants to revolutionize digital interactions.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Digitalization
His entire professional focus, as stated in his headline, is on "driving digital transformation in automotive" through strategic partnerships.
AI in Automotive
He actively posts about the impact of agentic commerce, AI assistants, and AI-powered concierge services on the automotive customer experience.
Business Development
His previous roles at Cognizant involved managing and expanding business with existing customers as well as prospecting for new clients.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Client Partner Automotive at Valtech
1-2015 - 10-2025
Account Manager / Business Development Manager Automotive Vertical at Cognizant Technology Solutions GmbH
1-2013 - 12-2014
Account Manager / Business Development Manager Hightech at Cognizant Technology Solutions GmbH
3-2011 - 12-2012
Inside Sales / Business Development at Cognizant Technology Solutions GmbH
11-2008 - 2-2011
Inside Sales / Business Development at Max ASP GmbH

Education

2000 - 2006
Magister Artium from University of Augsburg

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Exp : 18 Location : Munich, Bavaria, Germany Job Level : N/A Designation : Client Partner Automotive at Valtech
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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