80. How Renesas Drives Predictable Growth Through Data & Trust

Forecasting accuracy isn’t just a numbers game — it’s a people game. In this episode of B2B Sales Trends, Harry Kendlbacher sits down with Katharina Bucerius-Rauch, VP Global Sales & Customer Operations at Renesas Electronics, to explore how aligning sales and operations creates predictable performance and trusted customer relationships. 🔗 Explore more insights: www.globalperformancegroup.com You’ll learn: – Why cross-functional collaboration is key to accurate forecasting – How Renesas turns raw data into meaningful, actionable insights – The habits that make elite salespeople transparent and predictable – What “Plan B thinking” looks like in global operations – How trust and communication drive both sales and forecasting success ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Weekly risk reviews and Plan B thinking at Renesas 03:10 – Forecasting challenges in complex supply chains 04:40 – How sales and operations align to improve forecasting accuracy 09:15 – Turning data into insightful sales decisions 12:30 – Cross-functional communication and execution in action 14:55 – Building trust through transparency and delivery 💡 Key Takeaways - Better forecasting starts with alignment between sales and operations. - Transparency and communication build predictability across teams. - Data matters only when translated into meaningful action. - Trust is earned through consistency and clear communication. - Elite salespeople balance technical expertise with emotional intelligence and follow-through. 👤 About the Guest Katharina Bucerius-Rauch is the VP Global Sales & Customer Operations at Renesas Electronics, where she leads a global team responsible for revenue management, demand planning, and forecasting excellence. Known for bridging sales and operations through data-driven decision making and transparent leadership, she helps Renesas achieve predictable performance in an unpredictable market. Connect with Katharina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-bucerius-rauch-18304913/ If this episode sparked new thinking, share it with your team. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly insights on modern selling, leadership, and performance. 🔗 Explore more at www.globalperformancegroup.com