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Dirk SpöhrerDS

Dirk Spöhrer

CEO – Founder and Owner

€1,800/day
Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Dirk

I have been working at the interface of sales, transformation, and entrepreneurial development for over 20 years. As Managing Director of Maxsult GmbH, as well as a consultant, trainer, and coach, I support large organizations and medium-sized companies in adapting their sales models to the demands of an increasingly digital and service-oriented economy.

My professional development is characterized by a clear focus: away from pure product sales – towards the successful monetization of complex solutions, software, services, and new business models. In doing so, I combine strategic thinking with operational implementation strength in sales.

A central focus of my work lies in the transformation of classic sales organizations – particularly in the context of digitalization, AI, subscription models, and platform economies. In my projects, I specifically work on how sales teams can not only understand new offerings but also successfully bring them to market.

In addition to my consulting activities, I am involved as Head of Sales Stream at Digital Industries World e.V. and as an author and thought leader for the monetization of digital solutions. My approach is always practice-oriented, analytically sound, and focused on sustainable change.

What sets me apart is my ability to not only conceptually penetrate complex transformations in sales but also to translate them into concrete behaviors, structures, and measurable results. I succeed in winning people over in sales for change, giving them orientation, and consistently driving them to implementation – even in demanding, politically charged organizations.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Bad Homburg vor der Höhe (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Maxsult GmbH
    CEO – Founder and Owner
    April 2005 - Today (21 years and 4 months)
    My special skills & project successes

    Monetization of digital business models
    I support companies in developing robust business models from technological innovations – especially in the environment of software, cloud, AI, and data-driven services.
    → Successfully applied in the transformation towards subscription and pay-per-use models.

    Transformation of sales organizations
    I design and implement transformation programs that empower salespeople and managers to successfully sell complex solutions.
    → Implementation in training, coaching, and strategic projects for large corporations and medium-sized businesses.

    Buying center penetration & strategic sales
    I use methods such as SPIN, Challenger, and value chain analyses to specifically identify and address relevant stakeholders at the customer's site.
    → Particularly effective in complex B2B environments with long decision cycles.

    Connecting strategy and operational excellence
    I translate strategic initiatives – such as digitalization or platform strategies – into concrete sales processes and behaviors.
    → I bridge the gap between top management goals and sales reality.

    Enablement of sales teams in transition
    I develop learning and development formats that not only impart knowledge but also bring about real behavioral change.
    → Focus on dialogue, practical relevance, and direct applicability.

    AI in sales & data-based decision support
    I integrate modern technologies into sales processes to increase efficiency, transparency, and closing rates.
    → Application in training, webinars, and transformation projects.
    Business Coaching Sales Management AI Driven Sales Processing Management Coach Sales Trainer
  • Maxsult GmbH,
    CEO – Founder and Owner
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    April 2005 - Today (21 years and 4 months)
    Friedrichsdorf, HE, Germany
    ❖ Transforming Sales Organisations from Product to Business Case oriented Sales Forces. Delivering customers new Perspectives, Aspects, less Risks and new business opportunities.
  • EMC2 Deutschland GmbH,
    Chanel Sales Manager and District Sales Manager
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
    September 1996 - March 2005 (8 years and 6 months)
    Schwalbach am Taunus, HE, Germany
    Leading big OEMs like Hewlett Packard, Siemens Nixdorf, Bull and Deutsche Telekom becoming Key Accounts by sellung EMC product portfolio in business continuance environments of IT- and Data-Centers.

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Education

  • Degree in Machine Manufacturing
    Gießen-Friedberg University of Applied Sciences
    1987
    Degree in Machine Manufacturing
  • Military
    1982
    Military

Certifications

  • Challenger Sales Consultant
    Gartner
    2016

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