Maximilian Press

Talent acquisition for SaaS and B2B sales teams across start-ups and scale-ups, supporting end-to-end recruitment processes including market mapping, candidate sourcing, and talent evaluation in a high-growth, performance-driven environment.

• Designed and executed customized international study abroad programs for U.S. university partners across Germany and Europe, combining educational, cultural, and logistical planning. • Developed program concepts, travel itineraries, schedules, budgets, accommodation plans, and transportation logistics for faculty-led academic programs across Germany, Poland, Ireland, the UK, Switzerland, and France. • Collaborated with university stakeholders and Learn International Education Consultants teams to adapt programs to academic themes, learning objectives, and student group requirements. • Served as on-site program lead for multiple international programs, supporting students and university staff while managing day-to-day operations and intercultural coordination throughout the experience.

• Progressed from Community Manager to Head of Community & Program Operations over 5+ years, reporting directly to the CEO on community strategy, program development, and organizational operations. • Built, managed, and coordinated an international team of 8 staff members across Germany, the Balkans, Scandinavia, the UK/Ireland, and the US, leading remote collaboration across community, operations, and player support functions. • Founded and directed the BLUEJAYS Amateur Team Program, creating a structured talent pipeline from grassroots competition to professional-level esports. • Led recruitment, coaching structures, player development, team operations, and community engagement across multiple competitive divisions while supporting long-term organizational growth. • Planned and executed live entertainment concepts for the BLUEJAYS x be quiet! booth activations at Gamescom, managing on-site community experiences and fan engagement initiatives.

• Supported full-cycle B2B sales and business development for healthcare platform solutions targeting outpatient and residential care providers across Germany. • Managed outbound prospecting, relationship building, product presentations, and deal closing while independently developing customized outreach and sales strategies. • Contributed to a B2G expansion initiative focused on digital healthcare solutions for municipal and city administration stakeholders. • Supported customer onboarding, implementation, and customer success operations through direct client communication via phone and email. • Completed professional sales training focused on consultative selling, communication, and customer acquisition strategies.