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Tobias Starke

Business Consultant and Coach

Tobias Starke
Leipzig, Germany

Experience

Oct 2021 - Present
4 years 6 months

Business Consultant and Coach

unbegrenzt.at

  • Developing and implementing tailored sales strategies for SMEs and startups
  • Coaching and training sales staff with a focus on ethical selling
  • Optimizing sales funnels and digital customer acquisition processes
  • Carrying out various sales projects with my own sales activity and deal sizes ranging from 2K to 27K
Sep 2019 - Present
6 years 7 months

Founder and Managing Director

traudich-jetzt UG

  • Developing a scalable business model for digital coaching programs
  • Building a program for single mothers in the AVGS area (MamaVita) in cooperation with jobchanger.international
  • Personally coaching more than 100 people in the AVGS area
Jul 2014 - Oct 2017
3 years 4 months
Germany

Sales Director

WWK Lebensversicherung a.G.

  • Leading the sales team with revenue, budget, and personnel responsibility in the Berlin sales division
  • Developing new sales channels and expanding market share
  • Training and coaching financial advisors to increase sales
Jul 2007 - Jun 2014
7 years
Germany

Consultant / Key Account Manager

WWK Lebensversicherung a.G.

  • Advising clients and distribution partners in the financial services sector

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 Insurance (10.5 years), Professional Services (6.5 years), and Education (6.5 years).

Insurance
Professional Services
Education

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 (14.5 years), Customer Service (7 years), Human Resources (6.5 years), Product Development (6.5 years), and Marketing (4.5 years).

Sales
Customer Service
Human Resources
Product Development
Marketing

Summary

Result-oriented sales and closing specialist with 15 years of experience in sales, coaching, and business development. Strong leadership, structured and empathetic, with a clear focus on deals based on genuine connection. Expertise in optimizing sales processes, scaling acquisition strategies, and goal-oriented communication. Proven in remote work, CRM-proficient, and skilled at quickly identifying potential and turning it into concrete results.

I'm Tobias, a passionate sales expert with over 20 years of experience in sales, many years in leadership roles, and active since 2018 as a freelance business consultant, closer, and sales trainer.

What sets me apart: I combine measurable sales success with real substance, a clear stance, and a fine sense for people. My philosophy: sales can be human and highly efficient at the same time.

I've built and trained several sales teams, supported over 500 coaches, startups, and SMEs in building their sales strategies, created scalable digital funnels, launched high-ticket products, and taken on revenue responsibility as a closer and interim sales director, both in B2C and in complex B2B areas (including finance, real estate, legal tech, care, coaching, IT).

I'm available remotely, quick to onboard, and bring everything needed to make your sales fun and effective again.

Skills

  • High-converting, Empathetic Sales Conversations (100% Warm)

  • Leading And Training Sales Teams (Setters, Closers, Inbound Processes)

  • Strategic Sales Consulting, Funnel Optimization, And Crm Processes

  • Developing Ethical, Authentic, And Profitable Sales Scripts

  • Scaling Digital And Hybrid Sales Models

  • You Want To Take Your Sales Team To The Next Level

  • You Need Someone Who Not Only Talks But Sells

  • You Want To Increase Your Closing Rate Without Pressure Or Empty Promises

  • You Want Clarity, Structure, And Real Results

  • Sales Strategy & Business Development

  • Sales (Closing)

  • Sales Coaching & Training

  • Scaling & New Customer Acquisition

  • Leadership & Team Development

  • Digital Sales Processes & Crm Optimization

  • Ethics & Sustainability In Sales

  • Respect, Clarity, Sustainability & Appreciation

Languages

German
Native

Education

FernUniversität Hagen

Diploma in Economics · Economist · Hagen, Germany

Bernhard P. Wirth

Master of Communication · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certification

Master of Communication

tecis FDL AG & Universa Versicherung

Train the Trainer

WWK Forum Raubling

Certified Life Coach

Bernhard P. Wirth

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tobias based?

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

What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Consultant and Coach, Founder and Managing Director, Sales Director.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Business Consultant and Coach at unbegrenzt.at.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for unbegrenzt.at and traudich-jetzt UG.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Professional Services, and Education.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Customer Service, and Human Resources (HR). Tobias also has some experience in Product Development and Marketing.

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Product Development, and Marketing.

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Master from Bernhard P. Wirth.

Does Tobias have any certificates?

Tobias has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certification, Master of Communication, and Train the Trainer.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tobias?

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

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