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Manuel Finken

Strategy, Tech & Sales Consultant Digitalization

€1,800/day
Köln, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Manuel

Technology consultant, sales enthusiast, founder & implementer with over 20 years of experience in the digitalization of technical products and business models. I combine strategic thinking with technical depth – and deliver from concept to implementation: scalable software, IoT solutions and sustainable operating concepts.

I help companies transform complex ideas into marketable, networked products – quickly, efficiently and with a focus on business value.
You have the idea or a specific need, I will bring you the right solution including product strategy, technical implementation, tech stack and suitable partners who will directly support you with implementation. Fully Managed.

🔍 Special knowledge:
Telecommunications & Networking: eSIM, SIM management, MVNO strategy, connectivity architecture

Hardware development & integration: design, sourcing, production & technical integration

Full-stack software development: from the idea to the app – including UI/UX, backend & API and
Agile project management (SCRUM)

Project management: in automotive engineering, telecommunications and production (classic & agile) and sales

Cloud-based services: architecture, operation and scaling

Product development: from MVP to series solution, including launch, rollout & scaling

Networking: vehicles, machines, buildings – IoT concepts, telematics, edge/cloud solutions, sensor technology

eSIM/ eUICC, device and vehicle networking, MVNO Landscape international, Local Breakout Solutions, SIM Management Platforms

Sales, Business Development, Account Management and Pipeline Management: Use of AI to increase efficiency in sales, build the pipeline using AI tools, reduce lead times


🌍 Area of application:
Projects in the DACH region, also internationally. Remote or temporarily on site. Fluent in German & English.
I work in a solution-oriented, entrepreneurial and hands-on manner – with an excellent network and my own tech designer and developer resources in the background.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Basic

  • German

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Köln (up to 50km)

Experience

  • iQnexxt Solutions GmbH,
    CEO, Founder and Funder
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
    May 2022 - Today (4 years and 1 month)
    Euskirchen, NW, Germany
    • Founded a company specializing in custom B2B Software-as-a-Service solutions (Mobility, IoT, Telematics) and tailored hardware
    • Developed and successfully launched "Trailondo", a 24/7 mobility marketplace with IoT and 5G access technology, built by distributed virtual teams across Europe
    • Integrated IoT hardware and software solutions
    • Delivered proprietary and patented telematics, software, and hardware solutions for a leading European trailer OEM
    • Provided insure-tech solutions for a German insurance provider
    • Managed budget and fundraising activities totaling €10.6 million
    • Led HR operations: 5 internal freelancers and 13 external developers
    Start-up Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Fundraising Business development IoT
  • NTT Germany,
    Senior Client Partner Special Sales
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    December 2021 - December 2023 (2 years)
    Frankfurt, Germany
    • Spearheaded the development of a targeted sales strategy and pipeline for a newly established special sales team, focusing on high-potential accounts in the manufacturing, automotive, and service provider sectors
    • Led solution sales initiatives for advanced technologies including Managed Campus, Private 5G, SD-WAN/SD-LAN, WiFi, IoT connectivity, and cloud connectivity projects, aligning technical innovation with customer business goals.
    • Orchestrated the end-to-end sales process and directed cross-functional bid teams during complex RfP cycles for strategic deals, with marquee clients such as Rolls Royce, BMW, and RWE
    • Held project leadership responsibility for 3 direct team members within a matrix organization, managing opportunities with a total contract value (TCV) of up to €45 million
  • Alluto – Luxoft/ LG Electronics Joint Venture,
    Director Europe Business Development Automotive
    DIGITAL AND IT
    July 2021 - December 2021 (5 months)
    Munich, Germany
    • Defined and executed a comprehensive sales strategy for a connected car software company, addressing the evolving needs of the automotive industry. Set a sales strategy for a connected car software corporation
    • Developed product propositions tailored to micro, macro, and local service requirements for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, aligning with automotive software trends

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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    University of Applied Science Euro FH
    2010
    Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Computer Science (Scientific Certificate)
    University of Applied Science FH
    2005
    Computer Science (Scientific Certificate)

Certifications

  • ITIL V3
    TÜV Süd
    2012
    Operational Excellence IT-Operations IT Service Management

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