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Christiana Machado Mertens

DIRECTOR SALES EUROPE

€1,200/day
Düsseldorf, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Christiana

I put strategy into motion and focus on growth. Whether it's consulting, internationalization, business development, or coaching – I support companies and executives in developing new perspectives, successfully entering markets, and achieving goals with clarity and impact. I offer my services as a freelancer: flexible, goal-oriented, and with a strong focus on sustainable success.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • Portuguese

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Basic

Can work on-site
Düsseldorf (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Esker GmbH
    DIRECTOR SALES DACH/EE
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
    January 2025 - August 2025 (7 months)
    München, Germany
    • • Directed regional sales strategy across DACH & Eastern Europe.
    • • Led and coached 8-person sales team to achieve high performance.
    • • Built strong client relationships for long-term loyalty.
    • • Optimized sales processes using CRM analytics and market insights.
    • • Due to the takeover by an investor, a reorganization took place and the position was consolidated.
    Sales Excellence Coaching Customer Relationship Management Business Development
  • GENESYS MUNICH
    DIRECTOR SALES GERMANY
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
    February 2024 - July 2024 (5 months)
    München, Germany
    Development and execution of sales strategies, including the design and implementation of effective sales structures, the building and scaling of high-performing sales teams, as well as the coaching and continuous development of sales professionals. Additional focus areas include business development, customer relationship management, and long-term customer retention to ensure sustainable growth and lasting client partnerships.
    Coaching Business Development Growth Strategy Corporate Strategy Customer Relationship Management
  • Xerox GmbH Neuss
    HEAD OF DIRECT SALES LE DACH
    October 2018 - October 2023 (5 years)
    • • Led 12-person direct sales team for new and existing business.
    • • Executed growth strategies and expanded market presence
    • • Managed complex projects and key accounts.

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Education

  • Business Administrator (DAA)
    Betriebswirt (DAA)
  • Apprenticeship Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk
    Gmbh Meerbusch
    Apprenticeship Groß- und AussenhadelskauVrau

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