Independent Senior Sales Leader

International B2B sales – led strategically, delivered measurably.

More than 20 years of experience in industrial, automation and communications technology. I help companies build and steer their sales organisation in international markets.

Alexander Knauer
  • 20+Years in B2B sales
  • 4Continents
  • 3Languages at C1/C2
    German · English · Portuguese
  • 4+Certifications
    PRINCE2 · SCRUM · ITIL · DevOps

Services

From market entry to ongoing sales steering – pragmatic, at decision-maker level and with clear goals.

Sales strategy & market entry

Assess target markets, define the sales model and partner structure, plan and accompany entry into new regions.

Key account management

Develop strategic accounts, lead complex negotiations and build long-term business relationships.

Building & leading sales teams

Establish structures, processes and KPIs, coach teams and lead them across borders.

Interim sales management

Take responsibility for a defined period, bridge gaps and hand over a stable sales organisation.

Change & project management

Realign sales organisations using certified methods – PRINCE2 and SCRUM.

Sales in technical markets

Position complex solutions from industrial, automation and communications technology clearly and effectively.

International experience

Long-standing responsibility in three world regions. Employers are not named for reasons of confidentiality.

  • Brazil

    Sales responsibility in South America

    Building and steering B2B business in the Brazilian market, working with local teams, customers and partners in Portuguese.

  • Asia

    Market development in Asia

    Opening up and serving customers in a culturally and commercially diverse environment, focused on industry and automation.

  • USA

    Sales in the North American market

    Responsibility for customers and the sales organisation in one of the most demanding competitive environments, in English and at decision-maker level.

Profile

Senior sales leader with more than 20 years of experience in international B2B sales across industrial, automation and communications technology.

Certifications

  • PRINCE2
  • SCRUM
  • ITIL
  • DevOps

Languages

  • German (C2)
  • English (C1)
  • Portuguese (C1)

Industries

  • Industrial
  • Automation
  • Communications technology

Contact

Tell me briefly about your situation. I usually reply within two working days.