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Peter Saliger

Managing Partner Interim Executive (EBS) for Sales, Energy Industry Focus

Peter Saliger
Hohenstein, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months

Managing Partner Interim Executive (EBS) for Sales, Energy Industry Focus

360 PS Peter Saliger Interim Executive UG

Jul 2024 - Apr 2025
10 months
Germany

Interim Assignment as Head of B2B Sales

EWE AG

  • Advisory support in B2B sales for electricity and natural gas commodities
  • Optimization of solution sales for PV, lighting, heating, and storage
  • Improving processes from reminders to disconnection and prepayment
  • Onboarding of the Head of B2B Sales
Jul 2023 - Sep 2024
1 year 3 months

Interim Head of Sales & Trading

REWAG AG

  • Project support in implementing sales strategy & organizational development
May 2023 - May 2023
1 month
Rostock, Germany

Strategy Consultant for Customer Service

Kultbude Energie GmbH

  • Strategy consulting for market entry in the energy sector
Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
1 month
Rostock, Germany

Customer Service Trainer

Kultbude Energie GmbH

  • Training 10 employees in energy industry basics
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months

Independent Sales Consultant, Energy Industry Focus

360 PS Peter Saliger Beratung

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year 1 month
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Executive Management

Erenja AG & Co. KG

Jul 2017 - Dec 2022
5 years 6 months

Company Representative

Energiepark Styrumer Ruhrbogen GmbH

Jul 2017 - Dec 2022
5 years 6 months

Company Representative

Energieversorgung Schwalmtal GmbH & Co. Kg

Mar 2017 - Oct 2021
4 years 8 months
Duisburg, Germany

Managing Director

NGW GmbH

Mar 2017 - Oct 2021
4 years 8 months
Bad Oeynhausen, Germany

Managing Director

Westfalica GmbH

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022
6 years

Head of Sales

Gelsenwasser AG

  • Responsible for sales of electricity, gas, heat, and energy services to private and corporate customers and municipal utilities
  • Procurement of electricity and gas for sales and purchasing cooperation
  • Headcount responsibility: 200 employees
  • Revenue responsibility: EUR 2-3 billion
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
3 years

Head of Sales and Portfolio Management

BS|ENERGY, Braunschweiger Versorgungs AG & Co. KG

  • Responsible for sales of electricity, gas, and water to private and corporate customers, including procurement of electricity and gas as well as marketing of self-generated energy and optimization of district heating production
  • Headcount responsibility: 72 employees
  • Revenue responsibility: EUR 400 million
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years

Head of Sales and Trading

EVO Energieversorgung Offenbach AG

  • Responsible for the entire value chain in the energy business from generation to sales of electricity and heat, including fuel procurement
  • Headcount responsibility: 60 employees
  • Revenue responsibility: EUR 350 million
  • Reorganized the sales and trading departments into energy management and private and corporate sales
  • Launched and established new products and innovations (e.g., EVO Smart Home and EVO select/direct)
  • Implemented cross-selling in local heating contracting, including building a heating competence team
  • Introduced and established a risk manual for trading and sales
  • Increased the sales margin in the corporate customer segment by 10% by focusing consistently on medium-sized customer segments
  • Reduced bad debt by 30% through consistent customer evaluation (creditworthiness) and cleanup
Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
2 years 9 months

Head of Energy Management

EVO Energieversorgung Offenbach AG

  • Responsible for procurement of electricity and gas, including balancing group management: supporting the purchasing alliance of five municipal utilities
  • Headcount responsibility: 7 employees
  • Reorganized portfolio management into generation and sales portfolios
  • Reduced risk by EUR 1 million and established optimized risk control by developing a new procurement strategy in the purchasing alliance
  • Developed a group-wide handbook for energy procurement and marketing in the area of self-generation, including optimized processes
Jan 2003 - Mar 2009
6 years 3 months

Head of Electricity Management / Senior Consultant

Evonik Degussa GmbH

  • Provided energy industry consulting to 20 group sites in Germany, including electricity procurement
  • Developed and implemented a procurement strategy
  • Managed 6 employees (directly and indirectly)
  • Revenue responsibility: €35 million
  • Undercut the average market price by up to 10%
  • Achieved cost savings of up to €1.5 million per site by timely implementation of EEG hardship case applications
  • Advised on, prequalified, marketed, and delivered minute reserve capacity, generating up to €1 million in additional revenue
  • Optimized sales forecasting and reduced imbalance settlement costs by developing an analysis tool
  • Negotiated special network usage agreements and subsequent grid fee regulations (StromNEV)
Oct 1999 - Dec 2002
3 years 3 months

Account Manager for Industry and Commercial Clients

EnBW Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH

  • Acquired and advised clients on electricity and energy services (30% of branch revenue)
  • Structured contracts and developed pricing models
  • Renewed contract with a leading eyewear manufacturer, achieving a 20% price increase by introducing new service offerings
Nov 1995 - Sep 1999
3 years 11 months

Sales Administrator

ESWE Stadtwerke Wiesbaden AG

  • Acquired and supported customers for electricity and gas supply contracts B2B & B2C
  • Determined and calculated construction cost subsidies for the three largest development areas in the city of Wiesbaden

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 Utilities (18.5 years), Energy (15.5 years), Chemical (6 years), and Professional Services (4.5 years).

Utilities
Energy
Chemical
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 Sales (21 years), Procurement (20 years), Strategy (13 years), Operations (9 years), Customer Service (7 years), and Legal (5.5 years).

Sales
Procurement
Strategy
Operations
Customer Service
Legal

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Fachhochschule Wiesbaden

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Electrical Engineering · Wiesbaden, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

W+M Engineering & Automation

Degree and Training · Energy Electronics Technician · Wiesbaden, Germany

Oct 1984 - Jun 1987

FOS Wiesbaden

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Wiesbaden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Interim Executive (EBS)

European Business School, Eltville

Einsplus IT Training: Project Basics

Kristina Vella Certified Coach: Business English

Certified EEX Trader, Futures Products

Karrass Worldwide Ltd.: The Effective Negotiator

IHK Wiesbaden: Trainer Aptitude Examination

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Where is Peter based?

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

What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Peter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner Interim Executive (EBS) for Sales, Energy Industry Focus, Interim Assignment as Head of B2B Sales, Interim Head of Sales & Trading.

What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is Managing Partner Interim Executive (EBS) for Sales, Energy Industry Focus at 360 PS Peter Saliger Interim Executive UG.

What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for 360 PS Peter Saliger Interim Executive UG, EWE AG, REWAG AG, Kultbude Energie GmbH, and 360 PS Peter Saliger Beratung.

Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Utility Services, Energy, and Chemical. Peter also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Procurement and Purchasing, and Strategy and Planning. Peter also has some experience in Operations, Customer Service, and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Energy, Utility Services, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.

What is Peter's education?

Peter holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Fachhochschule Wiesbaden and a Bachelor in Energy Electronics Technician from W+M Engineering & Automation.

Does Peter have any certificates?

Peter has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Interim Executive (EBS), Einsplus IT Training: Project Basics, and Kristina Vella Certified Coach: Business English.

What is the availability of Peter?

Peter is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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