Andreas Ziehner - Freelance Sales Consultant in B2B

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Dirmstein, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Freelance Contractor

KR Krisensicher Risikoberatung GmbH

pre-sales
lead generation
appointment scheduling
business development
concept and strategy development

Dec 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Freelance Contractor

PI Ceramic GmbH

pre-sales
sales support
consulting
relationship management
partner management
lead management
trade fair preparation and follow-up
business development
concept and strategy development

Jun 2011 - Present

15 years 3 months

Sales Partner INB Paddock Plates

Self-employed

sales of INB paddock plates (ground reinforcement system) as a sales partner

Jun 2011 - Dec 2022

11 years 7 months

Freelance Contractor

NewTec GmbH

sales
sales support
consulting
relationship management
partner management
lead management
trade fair preparation and follow-up
business development
sales controlling
training
coaching
budget planning
concept and strategy development

Oct 2008 - May 2011

2 years 8 months

Bad Soden, Germany

Sales Manager North

Selecta Deutschland GmbH

building and leading a decentralized sales team with 6 sales consultants
selling services for employee catering through vending machines
recruiting and training new employees
employee development
coaching
sales controlling
budget planning
training
development of concepts and strategies

Jul 2006 - Sep 2008

2 years 3 months

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Branch Manager Refreshment Services

Aramark GmbH

Managed a branch with 6 employees
Controlled sales and operations
Did my own sales work

Mar 2003 - Jun 2006

3 years 4 months

Dreieich, Germany

Sales Manager

HTS Deutschland GmbH

Led and built a decentralized sales team with 6-8 employees in the former western states of Germany
Sold drinking water systems
Selected employees
Trained new employees
Developed and coached employees
Generated my own sales
Sales controlling
Prepared budgets
Training
Training sessions
Developed concepts and strategies

Jan 2002 - Mar 2003

1 year 3 months

Self-employed

Sold advertising and coffee machines

Aug 2001 - Dec 2001

5 months

Speyer, Germany

Sales Representative Baden-Württemberg

jump-2-sport GmbH

Sold internet services to clubs and associations in Baden-Württemberg through on-site appointments
Presentations and event participation

Apr 1998 - Jun 2001

3 years 3 months

Wallenhorst, Germany

Sales Consultant

Kaffee-Partner GmbH

Sold coffee machines and drinking water systems in the B2B area (fixed appointments, cold calling, referrals,...)

Oct 1993 - Mar 1998

4 years 6 months

Speyer, Germany

District Manager

Lidl GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for the technical and disciplinary management of a sales district with 8 stores and a total of about 50 employees
Continuous monitoring of sales and productivity figures
Independent hiring and dismissal of employees
Responsible for carrying out inventories and store audits
Monthly reporting of key figures (sales, personnel figures, productivity)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Telecommunication, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Construction

Telecommunication

Food and Beverage

Retail

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Strategy, Human Resources, and Operations.

Sales

Marketing

Strategy

Human Resources

Operations

Skills

Ms Office
Sevdesk
Hubspot
Ms Dynamics Crm
Conaktiv
Various Programs For Sales Reporting

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1993 - Sep 1996

Berufsakademie Mannheim

Diploma in Business Administration (BA) · Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany

Karolinen-Gymnasium Frankenthal

A-levels · Frankenthal, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Manufacturing 17.5 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 15 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Contractor, Sales Partner INB Paddock Plates, Sales Manager North

Main industries Manufacturing, Construction, Telecommunication

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Andreas is based in Dirmstein, Germany.

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

Andreas has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Contractor, Sales Partner INB Paddock Plates, Sales Manager North.

Andreas's most recent position is Freelance Contractor at KR Krisensicher Risikoberatung GmbH.

In recent years, Andreas has worked for KR Krisensicher Risikoberatung GmbH, PI Ceramic GmbH, Self-employed, and NewTec GmbH.

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Telecommunication. Andreas also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Strategy. Andreas also has some experience in Human Resources and Operations.

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication.

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Strategy.

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Berufsakademie Mannheim.

Andreas has 1 certificate: ADA certificate.

Andreas is immediately available for suitable projects.

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