Christian Land - Solution Sales Specialist

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Neuss, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Solution Sales Specialist at BE-terna GmbH .

Q: What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for BE-terna GmbH , LaLog LandLogistik GmbH , GS1 Germany GmbH , and Storecove GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Information Technology (IT) , and Banking and Finance . Christian also has some experience in Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management . Christian also has some experience in Logistics , Marketing , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Sales , and Marketing .

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Neuss, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Solution Sales Specialist

BE-terna GmbH

Building and expanding the Microsoft Dynamics BC (ERP, CRM) platform and the BE-Terna Automotive and Manufacturing solution in the DACH region
Product and project management
Setting up a sales, service, and project structure in the business unit
Strategic planning of network connections across the DACH region
Partner management and combined sales of SaaS solutions
Speaker and webinar sessions at conferences and trade shows
Business consulting for optimized supply chain in logistics, production, and processes
Project leadership
Leading and coordinating workshops at customer sites
Digital transformation / change management

Dec 2023 - May 2024

6 months

Senior Consultant

LaLog LandLogistik GmbH

Building and market entry of the 'Cargo Surfer' product in the DACH region
Political work at municipal and state level in committees and party groups
Association work and working groups on digitalization and linking rural on-demand logistics with public transport and logistics providers for freight
Mobility solutions connecting urban and rural logistics; smart city concepts
Product and project management for 'Cargo Surfer'
Building a sales and marketing structure to increase solution visibility
Strategic planning of network connections across the DACH region
Partner management and combined sales of SaaS solutions
Collaboration with economic development agencies and funding bodies
Speaker and webinar sessions at conferences and trade shows
Business consulting for optimized supply chain in logistics
Team leadership
Sales management
B2G and B2B consulting and sales
Idea generation at networking events for more effective sales and marketing
Digital transformation / change management

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

3 months

Lead (Managing Director) Cloud4Log

GS1 Germany GmbH

Building and market entry of the product in the DACH region
Association work and working groups on digitalization and electronic delivery notes
Building a sales and marketing structure to increase solution visibility
Strategic planning of network connections across the DACH region
Partner management and combined sales of SaaS solutions
Speaker and webinar sessions at conferences and trade shows
Business management and project management
Team leadership
B2B sales
Idea generation at networking events for more effective sales and marketing
Digital transformation / change management

Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 5 months

General Manager

Storecove GmbH

Founding and market entry of the product in the DACH region and neighboring countries
Association work and political working groups on digitalization and electronic invoicing
Building a sales and marketing structure to increase solution visibility
Strategic planning of network connections worldwide
Partner management and combined sales of SaaS solutions
Speaker and webinar sessions at conferences and trade shows
Business management and project management, nationally and internationally
G2G, B2G, B2B and B2C sales
Idea generation at networking events for more effective sales and marketing
Digital transformation / change management

Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

4 months

International Business Development Manager

General Logistics Systems Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Global partner management
International business development and project management
Building a global sales development structure
Launch of a global product
Strategic planning of network connections worldwide
Sales and review of operational combined solutions
Supply chain management
Developing new IT solutions for various countries worldwide
IoT and SaaS
Participation in trade shows and customer events as well as planning internal operational events to improve quality

May 2019 - Nov 2019

7 months

Country Manager Germany

Venipak Deutschland GmbH

Partner management in courier, express & parcel, supply chain, air & road freight
International business development & project management
Acquisition of new key account & mid-sized customers
Team leadership and building a new sales structure
Strategic planning of network connections to Eastern Europe
Sales and discussions of operational combined solutions
Supply chain management
Development of last-mile services with IT solutions
IoT and SaaS
Participation in trade fairs and customer events, as well as planning internal operational events for quality improvement

Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

1 year 2 months

Key Account Manager DACH

TOSHIBA TEC Europe Retail Information Systems S.A.

Managing key account customers in the retail sector and expanding them
Acquisition of new key account customers
Partner management in joint customer projects
Project management with team building across different departments in the group and active implementation
Sales and discussion of hardware, software & service products
Supply chain management
Combined IT solutions as a service
IoT and SaaS
Participation in trade fairs and customer events as well as planning internal operational events for quality improvement

May 2012 - Dec 2017

5 years 8 months

Major Customer Executive

DHL Express Germany GmbH

Responsible as regional key account manager for the Rhine-Main region
Cross-industry customers, e.g. pharma, industrial, eCommerce, etc.
Direct supervisor for junior sales colleagues (mentoring)
Project management by forming teams from different departments within the group and actively implementing them
Customer-side design of eCommerce tools to improve operational processes in quality and speed
Supply chain management
Configuration of IT platforms for B2B/B2C
IoT and SaaS, eCommerce services
Participation in trade fairs and customer events as well as planning internal operational events for quality improvement
Member of BVL (German Logistics Association) and other organizations for network expansion

Feb 2010 - Apr 2012

2 years 3 months

Account Executive

United Parcel Service Deutschland Inc. & Co. OHG

Managing and expanding an existing customer base in the key account segment
Acquiring new customers in specific areas such as health care
Solution-oriented work for customers
Onboarding and coordinating new team members
Interface management in freight and operations
Working internationally with colleagues and customers worldwide
Presenting results in customer meetings

Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

7 months

Internal Sales Executive

United Parcel Service Deutschland Inc. & Co. OHG

Customer support
Team-oriented work
Project planning and representing the team manager

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

1 year 9 months

Account Coordinator

Banks Sadler GmbH

Research of market and company information to identify potential targets
Coordination and project planning of the related events and incentives
On-site analysis and evaluation of hotels and event venues
Preparation of research and analysis results

Feb 2006 - Sep 2007

1 year 8 months

Editorial Assistant

Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)

Program preparation with the editorial team
Providing broadcast materials
Post-show review and analysis of the broadcasts (WDR Aktuell)

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Transportation (10 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Automotive (2 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Transportation

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (14.5 years), Sales (14.5 years), Supply Chain Management (10 years), Logistics (2.5 years), Marketing (2.5 years), and Research and Development (1.5 years).

Project Management

Sales

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Marketing

Research and Development

Skills

Microsoft 365
Lotus Notes
Oracle (Siebel Teams)
Hubspot
Pipedrive
Sap
Google Suite
Navision
Slack
Bitrix

Languages

German

Native

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2003 - Sep 2009

Heinrich Heine Universität

Bachelor of Arts in German Linguistics · German Linguistics · Düsseldorf, Germany

Sep 1998 - Jul 2002

Siegtal Gymnasium

German Abitur · Eitorf, Germany

Sep 1992 - Jul 1998

Lower Secondary School

Lower Secondary School Certificate · Eitorf, Germany

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Neuss, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Solution Sales Specialist, Senior Consultant, Lead (Managing Director) Cloud4Log.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Solution Sales Specialist at BE-terna GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for BE-terna GmbH, LaLog LandLogistik GmbH, GS1 Germany GmbH, and Storecove GmbH.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Information Technology (IT), and Banking and Finance. Christian also has some experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Christian also has some experience in Logistics, Marketing, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Marketing.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Bachelor in German Linguistics from Heinrich Heine Universität.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

Christian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.