Jochen Roth becomes the new regional manager for Der Kreis in Baden-Württemberg!

Jochen Roth becomes the new regional manager for Der Kreis in Baden-Württemberg!

A breath of fresh air is blowing through the kitchen industry in Baden-Württemberg: Jochen Roth will take over as regional manager at Der Kreis on January 1, 2026. Roth, who is moving from Liebherr to Der Kreis, brings with him over 35 years of experience in the operational kitchen industry. The experienced sales professional succeeded Robert Schulte, who held this responsibility from August 2024, and replaces the long-standing contact Jürgen Mack, who is moving to a manufacturing company. Roth is already well connected, which makes it easier for him to get started because he previously worked for Der Kreis Deutschland and knows the region and future member companies inside out. How Möbelmarkt.de reports, he will provide new impetus for the care and support of members with his deep knowledge of the industry and the established networks.

Roth is described as an accomplished professional by Ralph Leimbach, managing director of Der Kreis Systemverbund, and sales manager Gabriele Doerfert. They are convinced that his experience will provide real added value. At the same time, the change shows how dynamic the industry is and what opportunities can arise from personnel changes.

New chapter for Robert Schulte

Robert Schulte, who worked until Roth took over, can look back on an exciting career. Originally trained in nutrition and with an apprenticeship as a carpenter, Schulte has made a name for himself in sales over the years. He worked for Bora, Zeyko Küchen and Sedia Küchentechnik, among others. His time at Imperial, a later Miele subsidiary, also shaped his career. His in-depth knowledge and his broad network in the industry were clearly important to the management of Der Kreis in order to strategically shape the successor to Jürgen Mack, who worked for the kitchen specialists for nine years. The decision in favor of Schulte was not without reason; He is considered to be well connected, which is the basis for the next steps at Der Kreis. According to the kitchen planner magazine.

Industry change as an opportunity

The ongoing change also represents an excellent opportunity to sharpen our awareness of new possibilities. A change in industry can not only bring a breath of fresh air, but also opens doors to higher salaries, more flexible working models and better opportunities for advancement. How kununu.com Notes, it is important to consider carefully when making a change: clarifying motivation, intensive market and industry research and adapting the application documents are essential. These structured steps help you realistically assess risks and start new tasks with motivation.

With his move, Roth is making the right decision at a time when there is a need to renew the existing structures in the industry. Both managers, Roth and Schulte, describe their move as an opportunity for further development and to strengthen their networks. If that isn't a positive ending for a new beginning!