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Leonie Claus

Senior Sales & Growth Director EU and USA

€650/day
Madrid, ES
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Leonie

I help companies grow sales and expand into new markets with practical strategy, clear execution, and strong key account focus.

7+ years of international experience across Europe and the US in senior commercial roles, focused on revenue growth and business development.
  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Conversational

  • Italian

    Basic

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

Experience

  • Cuellarstone
    Sales Director Europe
    CIVIL ENGINEERING
    March 2022 - Today (4 years and 3 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    • Built and expanded the European sales structure, developing key partnerships and opening new markets.
    • Grew business across existing accounts while driving expansion into new regions in Europe.
    • Worked closely with clients on product and commercial solutions, adapting offers to complex needs.
    • Led negotiations for major contracts, improving profitability and long-term client relationships.
    • Set up clear performance tracking and reporting to support commercial decisions.
    Sales Strategy Business development Key Account Management Contract Negotiation market expansion
  • Cosentino USA
    Head of Kitchen and Bath Sales USA & Canada
    CIVIL ENGINEERING
    July 2018 - December 2020 (2 years and 5 months)
    Miami, FL, USA
    • Led sales strategy across the US and Canadian markets, driving revenue growth and expanding the customer base.
    • Managed key accounts and major buying groups (SEN, FEI, BKBG), building long-term commercial relationships.
    • Improved sales team performance through targeted training and ongoing commercial support.
    • Secured new business opportunities through account development and relationship management.
    • Increased brand presence by representing the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
    Sales Strategy Sales Team Leadership Key Account Management Market Development Business development
  • Cosentino
    Business Strategy Manager
    ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
    May 2016 - July 2018 (2 years and 2 months)
    Almería, Spain
    • Drove sales growth and market penetration across 9 international markets, including Europe, Asia, and South Africa, by executing targeted sales strategies aligned with business goals.
    • Identified new business opportunities through market and competitor analysis, supporting data-driven commercial decisions.
    • Monitored sales performance and competition through hands-on field analysis (e.g. mystery shopping and sales visits).
    • Improved sales team capability by developing and delivering tailored training programs across different markets and teams.
    Sales Strategy market expansion Business development Business analysis Sales Performance Optimization

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Education

  • Bachelor ofArts
    Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
    2011
    Bachelor ofArts

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