Salvatore F.

Interim Key Account Manager / AI Automation & GPT Systems

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present
1 year 2 months
Berlin, Germany
Remote

Interim Key Account Manager

Self-initiated

After my sabbatical, during which I focused on applied AI, automation, and system setup – including developing a GPT-based assistant platform and building a remote work project in Sicily – I am now available again for operational mandates.

As an Interim Key Account Manager (freelance), I temporarily take over strategic or critical customer relationships – especially during times of turnover, vacancies, or escalating accounts. I bring over 20 years of experience in international B2B sales (Panasonic, NVIDIA, Spryker, Infraray) and combine a classic key account structure with a modern, data-driven approach.

My focus is on stabilization, securing renewals, and revenue continuity. I work hands-on, in a structured way, and can start on short notice – remote, hybrid, or on-site.

Dec 2020 - Sep 2024
3 years 10 months
Berlin, Germany
Hybrid

Head of Sales

Infraray GmbH (a Beta Systems AG company)

Sales management for IT monitoring and discovery software solutions in the enterprise segment. Restructuring lead generation, pipeline management, and contract models.

Results:

  • Introduced multi-year contracts → +170% TCV, +15% ARR
  • Built a standardized sales playbook and KPI-based reviews
  • Increased forecast transparency and renewal success
  • Trained 20+ sales employees group-wide on new processes
Jun 2019 - Nov 2020
1 year 6 months
Berlin, Germany
Hybrid

Global Senior Key Account Manager

Spryker Systems GmbH

Built the key account management function from scratch for enterprise SaaS customers. Developed renewal, upselling, and health-tracking processes within the CRM.

Results:

  • Introduced structured renewal processes and increased NRR by +20%
  • Converted 1-year contracts to multi-year terms
  • Developed an upsell & renewal playbook with customer success
  • Stabilized customer retention and improved ARR predictability
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
4 months
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Hybrid

Contractual Consultant, Business Development

Skyler360 Ltd.

Freelance consulting for the go-to-market strategy of the omni-channel conversational AI platform in the DACH region.

Locations: Berlin, Tel Aviv, Remote

  • Advised on market entry strategy, positioning, messaging, and initial outbound activities
  • Organized the first trade show appearance at a chatbot industry event in Berlin
  • Developed the sales pitch deck, playbook, and demo process to support initial proofs of concept with B2B customers
Jun 2016 - Feb 2019
2 years 9 months
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

Global Senior Key Account Manager

NVIDIA GmbH

Responsible for business development and strategic alignment with Bosch and Daimler for the introduction of the NVIDIA DRIVE platform for ADAS and AI computing systems. Led complex design-win projects with a high level of technical integration.

Results:

  • Secured a design win worth over $100M at Bosch
  • Strategic re-engagement after a failed predecessor platform
  • Established C-level relationships between NVIDIA, Bosch, and Daimler
  • Positioned NVIDIA as a platform partner in autonomous driving
Feb 2007 - Jun 2016
9 years 5 months
Munich, Germany
On-site

General Manager & Director Global Key Account Management

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Europe GmbH

Multiple roles: General Manager Director Global Key Account Management Global Senior Key Account Manager

Location: Munich, Osaka (Japan), Hamburg

Built and scaled the global business relationship with Bosch from €3M to over €100M in annual sales. Responsible for global price negotiations, platform design-ins, and supplier status across multiple Bosch divisions. Led an international KAM team (4 FTEs) and coordinated between European, Japanese, and American sites.

Results:

  • Bosch account revenue increase: €3M → €100M ARR
  • Preferred Supplier status at Bosch
  • Introduced account governance structures and escalation management
  • Winner of the Panasonic Industrial Europe Key Account Management Award (2011)
Mar 2004 - Mar 2006
2 years 1 month
Frankfurt, Germany
On-site

Product Manager

Fiat Automobil AG

Wrote a master's thesis on the strategic brand positioning of Lancia and provided insights that influenced future marketing and product strategies.

Responsible for Fiat CNG vehicles and mobility services in the German market; increased brand presence and customer loyalty.

Summary

Experienced B2B sales expert with 20 years of experience in enterprise sales, key account management, and go-to-market strategy in the automotive, IT, and SaaS industries. Built and managed international OEM and enterprise customer relationships (Bosch, Daimler, etc.) with proven revenue scaling from €3M to €100M ARR.

Specialized in complex sales cycles, stakeholder alignment, renewals, and upselling strategies. In leadership roles at Panasonic, NVIDIA, Spryker, and Infraray, he combines technical depth with commercial responsibility.

Since 2024, developing a GPT-based AI assistant platform (AuraAmp) and automation solutions with Make and Airtable.

Technologies & Skills:

  • AI Assistants (GPT API, prompt engineering, conversational UX)
  • Low-Code Automation (Make/Integromat, Airtable, Netlify Functions)
  • CRM & SaaS (Salesforce, HubSpot, SugarCRM)
  • Sales Leadership & Renewal Playbooks (B2B Enterprise Level)
  • Full-Cycle Sales (discovery, negotiation, forecasting, renewals)
  • Product & Market Development (automotive electronics, IT monitoring, AI tools)

Languages: German (native), English (business fluent), Italian (fluent).

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Education

Oct 2000 - Jun 2005

Berlin School of Economics & Law

Master of Business Administration · Economics · Berlin, Germany · A

Oct 1998 - Jun 2000

Zeitbank Medien und Verlag GmbH

Vocational Training · Advertisement Merchant · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Psychological Counselor & Personal Coach Certification

ILS-Fernschule and Migge Seminar

Make Intermediate Certification

MAKE Academy

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