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About Dirk

Experienced Manager for strategic Sales, Change & Sales Process Optimization

With over 25 years of experience in B2B, B2G, and B2C, I support companies as Interim CEO, CSO, or strategic partner in challenging sales, growth, and transformation phases. My focus is on developing and implementing successful sales strategies, optimizing sales processes, and scaling high-performing sales teams. I guide companies through change processes to achieve sustainable growth, increased efficiency, and measurable revenue increases.

I support companies from industries such as Automotive, Pharma, Telecommunications, E-commerce, and Energy, as well as companies in the IT and technology environment (IT Security, SaaS, Cloud, ICT, AI, E-mobility) in their expansion, optimization of sales structures, and further development of customer and partner relationships. A special focus is on integrating AI into existing business processes to optimize efficiency, automation, and data-driven decisions.

Focus Areas & Optimization Topics:
✅ Sales Strategy & Market Development – Development of new business models and market segments
✅ Key Account Management & Partner Networks – Building and optimizing sales channels
✅ Sales Process Optimization & Scaling – Increasing efficiency through automation & digital solutions
✅ Negotiation & Deal Closing – Successful management of major projects at C-level
✅ Change Management & Transformation – Restructuring and leading sales teams in growth and crisis phases
✅ AI Integration & Digital Transformation – Incorporating AI into existing business processes for efficiency improvement

With in-depth technical understanding, I manage strategic projects with a focus on growth, change, and profitability.

Certified Data Protection Officer, Auditor, and AI Officer
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Hamburg (up to 50km), Düsseldorf (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km), Köln (up to 50km), München (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Protekto Gruppe GmbH
    Interim Manager Senior Partner IT-Security and Data Protection
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    May 2024 - Today (2 years and 1 month)
    • Strategy development in the areas of IT Security, Data Protection, Occupational Medicine & Safety
    • Risk analyses & audits for compliance with legal regulations & compliance optimization
    • Implementation of security and data protection standards in companies
    • Development & support of a network of external experts & service providers
    • Sales strategy & customer management – New customer acquisition & existing customer development
    GDPR Strategic Consulting Sales Process Optimization Sales Training & Coaching Zoom / Microsoft Teams
  • nexQuent Consulting GmbH
    Interim Manager Senior Manager SAP IT Solutions and Services
    DIGITAL AND IT
    January 2024 - April 2024 (3 months)
    • Strategic business development for revenue increase & market development
    • Building & maintaining partner networks to strengthen sales
    • Development & implementation of sales strategies for new & existing customers
    • Project management & compliance – Ensuring data protection compliant IT processes
    • Optimization of IT-supported business processes for efficiency improvement
    Sales Process Optimization Pipeline Management CRM Strategy Partner Management Sales Strategy Strategic Business Development Market Development
  • tiramizoo GmbH
    Senior Manager IT and SaaS Solutions and Key Account Management
    DIGITAL AND IT
    May 2019 - December 2023 (4 years and 7 months)
    • Go-to-market strategies for IT & SaaS solutions for market development
    • Key Account Management – Support & expansion of major clients in Pharma, E-commerce & Automotive
    • Partner sales & sales team leadership – Strategic development & deputization
    • Project management – Implementation of data protection compliant e-mobility solutions
    • New customer acquisition & revenue increase through innovative sales concepts
    Sales Process Optimization SaaS Sales (Software-as-a-Service) Sales Excellence Sales Strategy Key Account Management Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy

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Education

  • Business Administration Sales & Marketing
    University of Applied Sciences Business
    1995
  • Train the Trainer
    Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
    2010
    Zertifikat, Train the Trainer

Certifications

  • External Data Protection Officer
    TÜV Rheinland
    AI Regulation ISMS ISO27001 Data Protection Audit Data Protection Consulting external Data Protection Officer KRITIS NIS2 BSI Basic Protection Data Protection Management
  • Data Protection Auditor
    TÜV Rheinland
    Auditor ISO 27001 Auditing

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