Michael Seifert

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General Manager & Founder at drvX GmbH | The driven experts

Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

With over 20 years in the automotive and motorsport industries, Michael is a seasoned leader and founder of drvX GmbH. He has managed international driving experiences and premier racing teams, including leading DTM and FIA Formula E teams for ABT Sportsline, showcasing his deep strategic and operational expertise.

His career reflects a strong passion for high-performance German automotive brands. Michael has been deeply involved with Porsche, having managed the Porsche Experience Center Hockenheimring, and has a long history of success with Audi through his extensive work in motorsport.

He was the Team Manager for the ABT Sportsline team in the FIA Formula E championship, placing him at the forefront of pioneering electric motorsport.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

Status Quo Seeker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Motorsport Management
His career is defined by leadership roles, including managing teams in high-profile series like DTM and FIA Formula E for ABT Sportsline.
Driver Experiences
As founder of drvX GmbH and former General Manager of the Porsche Experience Center Hockenheimring, he specializes in creating premium automotive events.
Team Leadership
His professional summary emphasizes a motivating, team-oriented leadership style, and his social media shows a focus on hiring and team building.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
General Manager & Founder at drvX GmbH | The driven experts
4-2018 - 6-2024
General Manager at Sport Driving GmbH
10-2017 - 3-2018
Teammanager FIA Formula E at ABT Sportsline GmbH
2-2012 - 3-2018
Teammanager DTM at ABT Sportsline GmbH
1-2009 - 1-2012
Head of motorsport, Teammanager at tolimit motorsport GmbH

Education

Education details unavailable from Robert-Gerwig-Schule Singen - Kaufmännische Schule
1996 - 2000
KFZ-Mechaniker from Gohm & Graf Hardenberg GmbH / Porsche Zentrum Hegau-Bodensee

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • 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 push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Michael

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