Christoph Knacke - Trainer, Coach

Q: Where is Christoph based?

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

Q: What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Trainer, Coach at Global Sales Organization (German group - consumer goods and adhesives industry) .

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

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Global Sales Organization (German group - consumer goods and adhesives industry) , Global Indirect Procurement (Bavarian automaker) , Various industries (automotive, IT/Software/SaaS, trade, metal and heating technology, DIY and interior finishing, sports & , and Continect Consulting & Training .

Q: Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) . Christoph also has some experience in Retail , Manufacturing , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Human Resources (HR) , and Project Management . Christoph also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Marketing , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Sales , and Project Management .

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Unterschleißheim, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Trainer, Coach

Global Sales Organization (German group - consumer goods and adhesives industry)

Conducting leadership training for executives (Leadership)
Focus topics: personal strengths, leadership quality, communication, recognition, belief systems
Conducting sales and negotiation training

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

Trainer, Coach

Global Indirect Procurement (Bavarian automaker)

Designing, planning and conducting training to support the reorganization of global teams
100% virtual training, international teams, 4 executives + middle management + regional purchasing managers
Improving collaboration, equal-level communication, intercultural communication, corporate values vs. personal values

Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

3 years 1 month

Start-up Management (SUM)

BMW

Monitoring and controlling the start-up managers of the sub-projects
Creating support and monitoring concepts within Design4Run
Monitoring/reporting project progress to stakeholders
Developing and managing a cut-over plan to ensure a smooth go-live
Management responsibility during go-live and handover to regular operations
Organizing and leading kick-off meetings

Nov 2013 - Sep 2015

1 year 11 months

Start-up Management (SUM)

BMW

Creating support and monitoring concepts within Design4Run
Monitoring/reporting project progress to stakeholders
Developing and managing a cut-over plan to ensure a smooth go-live
Management responsibility during go-live and handover to regular operations
Organizing and leading kick-off meetings

Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

8 months

Business Development Consultant Engineering Services

ARRK Group

Conducting a market study and creating the business plan
Expanding sales activities
Supporting new customer acquisition and implementing a customer-focused acquisition process

Jan 2011 - Present

15 years 2 months

Trainer, Coach, Consultant

Various industries (automotive, IT/Software/SaaS, trade, metal and heating technology, DIY and interior finishing, sports &

Concept, design and delivery of sales and leadership training as well as negotiation training
Introduction of sales tools to implement a systematic, process-oriented sales organization
Implementation and monitoring of sales processes
Project monitoring and reporting to stakeholders using KPIs

Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

2 years 4 months

Managing Director and majority shareholder

Leading a company with 220 employees and annual sales of €75 million
Creating a detailed restructuring plan
Implementing a tailored cash flow reporting and cash flow management
Activating sales
Product portfolio analysis and rationalization
Negotiation and implementation of financing tools (factoring, sale & leaseback, Hermes guarantees)
Separation and rebuild of the IT landscape for plant control

Jun 2004 - Present

21 years 9 months

Management Consultant & Executive Coach

Continect Consulting & Training

Various projects in Germany and other EU countries
Executive coaching for medium-sized business owners and board members
Sales management and activation
Restructuring and turnaround management

Jan 2004 - Present

22 years 2 months

Self-employed entrepreneur, business consultant, sales manager, sales trainer, interim and project manager, leadership

Continect Consulting & Training

Jan 1996 - Dec 2004

9 years

Global Marketing & Sales Manager Tubes & Flaps

Manufacture Française de Pneumatiques Michelin

Jan 1996 - Dec 2004

9 years

Sales Director Aircraft Tires Central Europe

Michelin Aircraft Tires

Jan 1996 - Dec 2004

9 years

Regional Manager for Major Accounts

Michelin Reifenwerke KGaA

Jan 1987 - Dec 1990

4 years

Junior Export Manager (Far East)

Kulenkampff & Konitzky GmbH & Co. KG

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 Automotive (24 years), Professional Services (22 years), Manufacturing (15 years), Information Technology (15 years), Retail (15 years), and Aerospace and Defense (9 years).

Automotive

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Retail

Aerospace and Defense

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 Sales (30 years), Human Resources (22 years), Project Management (22 years), Strategy (21.5 years), Marketing (9.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (4 years).

Sales

Human Resources

Project Management

Strategy

Marketing

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Sales & Marketing

25+ Years Of Sales Experience In Various Roles - Sales Director, Head Of Sales, Sales Consultant
Sales Strategy Development And Implementation
International Negotiations
Sales Activation, Sales Controlling
Implementing Meaningful Reporting Systems
Aligning The Company To Customer Service
Improving Efficiency In The Sales Organization, Especially In Offer And Order Processing
Sales Training For Sales And Product Management

Business Management / Executive Management

Executive Management / Interim Executive Management
Business Coaching For Executives
Business Organization / Management Consulting
Strategy Development And Implementation, Business Process Optimization
Monitoring And Analyzing Monthly Results
Developing / Adapting Corporate Strategy

Finance / Controlling

Annual Planning, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management
Implementing An Effective And Meaningful Reporting System Focused On Profit & Loss And Cash Flow
Developing Various Financing Models
Introducing / Monitoring Cost Reduction Measures
Monitoring And Analyzing Monthly Results

Business Development

Business Plan Creation, Market And Competitor Analysis
Developing/implementing Growth Strategies
Realigning Quality Assurance With The Customer
Positioning Eco-friendly Products & Developing A Go-to-market Strategy
Cleaning Up The Product Portfolio Based On Market Data And Metrics
Setting Up A New Reporting System, Especially In Sales, Product Development, Controlling/finance

Methods And Procedures

Spin Selling And Value Selling
Body-centered Learning In Coaching
Itil / Itpm
Agile & Classic Project Management
Various Moderation Techniques, Online And In-person Training
Ms Office, Ms Windows, Ms Project

Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking And Goal-oriented Team Leadership
Excellent Customer Interaction And Sparring Partner At C-level
Persuasiveness And Charisma
Leading And Working In International Teams
Intercultural Communication
Employee Perception And Motivation
Quick Understanding Of New Situations Including Developing Solution Approaches
Presentation Skills At All Organizational Levels
Mentoring & Coaching

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1995

Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Business Faculty

Diplom-Kaufmann in International Management · Business Administration, International Management · Bremen, Germany

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Masters in Management · Technology Management · Grenoble, France

Certifications & licenses

Advanced Training in Agile Project Management

Advanced Training to Become a Trainer for Sales and Negotiation

Advanced Training Executive Coach International Leadership & Intercultural Coaching Program

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christoph based?

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

What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christoph be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Trainer, Coach, Start-up Management (SUM), Business Development Consultant Engineering Services.

What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Trainer, Coach at Global Sales Organization (German group - consumer goods and adhesives industry).

What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Global Sales Organization (German group - consumer goods and adhesives industry), Global Indirect Procurement (Bavarian automaker), Various industries (automotive, IT/Software/SaaS, trade, metal and heating technology, DIY and interior finishing, sports &, and Continect Consulting & Training.

Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT). Christoph also has some experience in Retail, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Human Resources (HR), and Project Management. Christoph also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Sales, and Project Management.

What is Christoph's education?

Christoph holds a Master in Business Administration, International Management from Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Business Faculty and a Master in Technology Management from Grenoble Ecole de Management.

Does Christoph have any certificates?

Christoph has 3 certificates. These include: Advanced Training in Agile Project Management, Advanced Training to Become a Trainer for Sales and Negotiation, and Advanced Training Executive Coach International Leadership & Intercultural Coaching Program.

What is the availability of Christoph?

Christoph is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christoph?

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