Thomas Kreisig - Interim Sales Strategy Manager

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Sales Strategy Manager at Under NDA .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Under NDA and COVE Corporate and Venture Development .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Telecommunication , and Manufacturing . Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Government and Public Administration , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Operations , and Finance . Thomas also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Marketing , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Marketing , and Operations .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

7 months

Germany

Interim Sales Strategy Manager

Under NDA

I got mandated by the board of directors of a German IT company (service & consulting) to support an upcoming reorganisation, partly due to a planned acquisition (software, products).

Analysis of both organisations with focus on those areas with direct and indirect customer engagements
Definition of a new sales and customer service structure and a sales strategy for the combined business
Planning the merger integration and the strategy implementation process

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Germany

Interim Change Agent, public sector

Under NDA

Streamlined processes and optimised and documented existing tools in the non-operative (administrative) area of this state department.

Focus on overall resource and people management

Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

8 months

Germany

Business Development Manager & Tribe Lead, Smart City

Dataport AöR

At Dataport I was responsible for setting up and growing the Smart City business across a variety of fields of operations, including the related digital platforms.

Built and led a team of dedicated Business Development Managers looking after mobility, education, social affairs & healthcare and culture
Extended the team by installing several additional virtual teams to cover data governance, cyber security, GIS & BIM, energy & environment and more
Formed autonomous agile chapters together forming the Smart City tribe

Member of the company’s digitization advisory council and the innovation council.

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

3 months

Germany

Automotive Business Consultant

Volkswagen Financial Services

Conceptual work for the digital practice and the use of electronic ID and data analytics for vehicles and individuals.

Outlined potential business models and technological concepts to use data and to distribute features and services
Defined further use cases such as pay as you use insurance, improvement of first aid based on passenger information or integration into smart city traffic management

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

7 months

Interim Business Director, Western Europe

Nortal

Created the business model, plan and go-to-market strategy for a new data analytics solution (DataRadar for data detection and data categorization)
Supported the Board of Directors in territory expansion (Germany) and initiatives like eGovernment and eHealth (hospital information systems, electronic medical records, e-prescription)

Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

11 months

Interim IT Forensic Consultant and Contract Manager

N/A

Analysis of IT infrastructure to uncover and prove various crimes, spanning organised large-scale poaching of employees, multiple violations of non-compete clauses and electronic data theft
Contract review to discover potential operational and commercial risks

Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

2 years 2 months

Germany

Business Development Manager, Europe

Dimension Data

Developed multinational market penetration strategies and defined optimal business models
Contributed to the design of go-to-market campaigns for new solutions and units in Europe
Led post-merger business integration, portfolio introduction and development
Worked with various functions to translate group strategy into regional and coordinated business development strategies
Managed direct sales and marketing for the portfolio under management
Identified and onboarded partners including design of international partner agreements

Reported directly to the European CTO.

Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

1 year 11 months

Interim Regional Vice President Sales, Central Europe

Tangoe

Led the expansion and sales strategy and its execution, including coaching and enabling sales staff and introducing a new sales methodology
Involved in M&A activities: target screening, due diligence, post-merger integration

Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 3 months

Interim Regional Sales Director, Emptoris Europe

IBM

Added a category spend management acquisition to Emptoris through European business introduction, go-to-market strategy, sales enablement and commercial management
Supported the post-merger integration of Emptoris into IBM and co-founded IBM's Managed Mobility Service portfolio

Jul 2011 - Jun 2024

13 years

Germany

Owner, Interim Manager, Consultant

COVE Corporate and Venture Development

I am supporting companies that require guidance in growth mode and those that are facing operational adjustments.

I usually get hired by founders, owners or board members who see the need to temporarily hire experts that offer advice and hands-on execution skills.

I am also supporting investors and their portfolio companies in developing and executing hyper growth strategies and coaching their leadership teams.

Setting up and growing businesses in Europe (regional expansions, new solutions and startups)
Business model generation and go-to-market strategy
Business planning and KPI development and monitoring
European sales & marketing leadership and enablement
Operations management & consulting
Customer advocacy & retention, incl. crisis management
M&A due diligence and post-merger integration (people, portfolio, pipeline, processes)

Since I frequently work as the first man on the ground, I am used to take over additional tasks on an adhoc basis during my engagements.

Mar 2008 - Jul 2011

3 years 5 months

Managing Director & Program Director EMEA Region

Vodafone Business

Built a European organisation specialized in new and advanced mobility services covering sales, operations and finance with offices in Hamburg, Cologne, London and Paris
Drove operational capabilities and efficiencies to deliver advanced mobility services to international customers
Reported directly to the corporate board of directors on regional requirements, business planning, sales forecast and financial and legal/regulatory matters
Supported the post-merger integration of TnT Expense Management and Quickcomm into Vodafone Global Enterprise in EMEA
Co-created and took to market VGE's Managed Mobility Service (MMS)
Enabled pre-sales and sales teams to position and sell the Vodafone Telecom Management solution portfolio and related consulting services

Mar 2005 - Feb 2008

3 years

Germany

Founder and Managing Director

ViewComm GmbH

Expanded into Central Europe with Telecom Cost Management / Telecom Expense Management (TEM) including invoice audits, RFP support, procurement & negotiation, inventory management, invoice management, payment and cost allocations, Telecom Lifecycle Management/BPO
Designed and developed an own TEM system for invoice management, auditing, re-billing of CDR, reporting and RFP support
Joined forces with US-based TEM vendor TnT Expense Management in early 2008

Jun 2000 - Mar 2005

4 years 10 months

Manager Global Sales Support/Global Service Management

Verizon Enterprise Solutions

Installed new teams (Global Service Managers) with existing and new staff
Customer development, IT service management, ITIL, performance/SLA management, global service agreements, global escalation management, churn management & revenue assurance
Served as regional champion for the Global Customer Advocacy Program as part of the CEO’s 100-day plan

Dec 1995 - Jun 2000

4 years 7 months

Head of Strategic Pricing & Contract Management

Parker Hannifin

Founded the strategic pricing and contract management discipline within the TFDE Group, with teams in Germany, UK, France and Italy
Developed a contract management system including data warehousing and analytics
Improved pricing metric efficiencies, product & sales controlling, gross margin responsibility
Impacted procurement and make-or-buy decisions, capacity & plant utilisation
Supported field sales negotiations for contracts over USD 5 million
Implemented JD Edwards advanced pricing module
Participated in Lean Management initiatives and speaking engagements on pricing and contract management

Aug 1990 - Nov 1995

5 years 4 months

Trainee, Finance/Controlling, Inside Sales

Parker Hannifin

Bookkeeping & accounting
Month-end closings
Job costing and process costing (manufacturing)
Digitisation of sales and customer service processes

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 Professional Services (13 years), Telecommunication (11 years), Manufacturing (10 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), and Government and Administration (1 year).

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Government and Administration

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 (23.5 years), Operations (16.5 years), Finance (16 years), Strategy (13 years), Marketing (13 years), and Information Technology (9 years).

Sales

Operations

Finance

Strategy

Marketing

Information Technology

Summary

Many years in general business management on national and European level, with a strong focus on establishing innovative Telecommunications businesses, developing digital transformation and growth strategies, sales leadership, sales enablement and coaching, partner management and leading customer advocacy initiatives. operations, M&A due diligence and PMI. I hired, build and led teams across various functions, such as sales, consulting and delivery.

I am passionate about all things digital, bringing people together and doing my part to shape a better future.

Moreover, I am an avid cyclist and VW California traveller.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Business Administraton with focus on Marketing

Certifications & licenses

Certificate in Control Engineering

Profile

Created

March 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Sales Strategy Manager, Interim Change Agent, public sector, Business Development Manager & Tribe Lead, Smart City.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Sales Strategy Manager at Under NDA.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Under NDA and COVE Corporate and Venture Development.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Manufacturing. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Operations, and Finance. Thomas also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Marketing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Marketing, and Operations.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Business Administraton with focus on Marketing.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 1 certificate: Certificate in Control Engineering.

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