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For pipeline build-out, key account growth, CRM discipline, partner sales, and go-to-market execution. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.

About the role

What they do

A Sales Manager turns commercial targets into daily action. They plan territory coverage, shape the sales funnel, lead outreach, run discovery calls, and move deals from first contact to close. They also keep CRM data clean, so forecasting and handovers stay reliable.

  • Prospect and qualify leads
  • Build account plans and follow-up structures
  • Lead negotiations and close deals
  • Forecast pipeline and report progress
  • Align sales with marketing, product, and customer success

Skills that matter

Strong Sales Managers combine deal-making with structure. They know how to open conversations, handle objections, and keep momentum across long buying cycles. They are comfortable with CRM systems, sales playbooks, pricing logic, and KPI-based reporting.

  • B2B sales and account management
  • CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Pipeline management and forecasting
  • Negotiation, pricing, and contract support
  • Clear writing for proposals and follow-up emails

Typical assignments

Companies bring in freelance Sales Managers when growth has to move quickly or a team needs extra capacity. That often happens during market entry, new product launches, lead recovery, or after a senior vacancy. In Germany, this is common for companies that need local sales coverage, German-language customer contact, or support for DACH expansion.

They may work remote, on-site, or in a hybrid setup. The right format depends on the sales cycle, the maturity of the CRM setup, and how much face-to-face customer work is required.

Tools and methods

The best freelancers do not just sell. They build a repeatable process. They use CRM workflows, qualification frameworks, forecast reviews, account plans, and clear handover routines so sales stays measurable and repeatable.

  • CRM setup and pipeline hygiene
  • Lead qualification and prioritization
  • Account planning and stakeholder mapping
  • Forecast calls and sales reporting
  • Sales scripts, decks, and proposal support

What strong professionals bring

A strong Sales Manager is consistent, direct, and commercially sharp. They know when to push, when to qualify out, and when to bring in other teams. They protect margin, keep messages clear, and adapt the sales approach to the buyer and the channel.

They are especially valuable when a company needs someone who can step in quickly, work independently, and create traction without a long onboarding phase.

When to hire one

Hire a freelance Sales Manager when you need help with a specific go-to-market phase, a temporary leadership gap, or a sales team that needs structure. It is also a good fit when you want a senior operator to improve process, coach staff, or open a new segment without adding a permanent headcount right away.

Meet FRATCH Sales Managers

Thomas Wüst

Thomas Wüst

EXECUTIVE INTERIM MANAGER

Ranschbach

Last position:

Interim Sales Manager at Inovan GmbH & Co. KG

Situation:

  • Declining revenue
  • Need for support in identifying and opening up new sales markets

TASK:

  • Expand the B2B network and develop new strategic partnerships to open up additional sales opportunities and new markets.

MEASURES:

  • Identification and approach of potential B2B customers and partners
  • Expansion of existing contacts in the market environment
  • Development of new strategic partnerships
  • Customer and market discussions mostly in the field
  • Support in opening up new sales opportunities

RESULTS:

  • B2B network expanded in a targeted way
  • new strategic partnerships initiated
  • additional market and sales potential made visible
  • stronger presence with customers through personal market work
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Hans Friedrich

Hans Friedrich

Executive Consultant AI/AI Marketing & Sales

Königswinter

Last position:

Process expert and AI developer at Dev.d2d-hub.com

· Initial situation and target picture – which problem does the platform solve, for which user group? · Requirements gathering and scope – from the idea through the processes to the scope, · Architecture and technology selection – stack, hosting, data storage,

  • Vercel Inc. – hosting and delivery of the application.
  • Supabase – database, authentication, and file storage.
  • Stripe – processing payments for application and unlock fees.
  • Resend – sending transactional notification emails
  • Calendly – appointment booking for consultation calls; processes the data provided there (e.g. name, email address, appointment request). · AI components – which models or providers, which task does the AI take on exactly,
  • Claude Opus 5 by Anthropic. · Data model and integrations – interfaces to third-party systems, import/export, APIs.
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Ron Meyknecht

Ron Meyknecht

Revamping Business Strategy and Scaling

Münster

Last position:

Revamping Business Strategy and Scaling at Company in the HR software sector

  • Develop vision and business goals
  • Define and implement strategy for different markets
  • Build customer focus into processes
  • Rebuild methods in lead generation
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Ralf-Kurt Koberschinski

Ralf-Kurt Koberschinski

Interim Executive | C-Level, Country & Sales Turnaround | Passion for People – Motivating Teams for Lasting Success

Velten

Last position:

Interim Executive Director Sales and Country Manager Germany at KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG

Overall responsibility and management (field sales, inside sales and marketing)

  • Turnaround management and continuous organizational development
  • Growth of market share and its sustainable profitability
  • Monitoring key indicators: revenue, expenses, P&L responsibility
  • Efficient management of the company's assets/resources and their adjustment to changing requirements
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Andrej Unru

Andrej Unru

Marketing Manager, Sales & Branding

Wettringen

Last position:

Marketing Manager, Sales & Branding at A&S Gastromöbel GmbH

  • Overall responsibility for marketing, sales communication, and company image
  • Active sales and strategic, expert customer advice
  • Maintenance, development, and technical support of the company website
  • Concept and implementation of print and digital media
  • Creation of CAD data, technical drawings, and renderings
  • Product visualization for marketing, sales, and presentation purposes
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Jörg Hernando Gotthardt

Jörg Hernando Gotthardt

Managing Director

Grünebach

Last position:

Managing Director at HEGO Management GmbH

  • Executive Interim Management (CEO, CSO, CMO, CTO)
  • Sales / Business Development (Sales and Marketing)
  • Change Management / PMO (Transformation)
  • Industrial / commercial representation (robotics, metal/plastic products)
  • Advisory board and consulting activities (industrial and service sectors)
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Franco Iaquinta

Franco Iaquinta

Senior Manager Sales Marketing

Burglengenfeld

Last position:

Sales Manager charging solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE

Development and implementation of the sales strategy as well as selection of suitable sales models Definition of sales targets, target groups, USPs and offer structure in close coordination with the product strategy Building and optimizing sales processes, role distribution and organizational structure Development of a commission model to motivate and steer the sales organization Management of the internal sales network incl. communication, adaptation of dealer contracts and conducting trainings Conception of a communication and branding approach to strengthen market position Selection and development of key marketing channels as well as definition of the service promise Integration of the sales strategy into existing sales tools and systems Initiation and management of sales campaigns as well as analysis of operational KPIs Continuous collection of feedback from the sales network and derivation of improvement measures

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Thorsten Petersmann

Thorsten Petersmann

Sales Operations Manager Central Region

Bondorf

Last position:

Sales Operations Manager Central Region at Genesys Cloud Services Germany GmbH

  • The employment contract was terminated by the employer during onboarding and is currently being dissolved.
  • I would be happy to explain the exact reasons in a personal conversation.
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Ian Stack

Ian Stack

Interim Sales & Sales Operations Manager

Buchholz in der Nordheide

Last position:

Sales Representative at Moetefindt Fahrzeugbau GmbH

  • In just a few weeks, I became independently able to close deals in a completely new, technically demanding product environment: I qualified incoming online leads (social media, landing page), provided technical advice, prepared quotes, and negotiated contracts (SAP Business One).
  • In about seven months, I closed deals worth roughly EUR 340,000, including a semi-trailer for transporting up to four premium SUVs (order value approx. EUR 242,000, including clarification of technical feasibility).
  • Left due to operational reasons as part of a restructuring.
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Silvia Bürmann

Silvia Bürmann

Fractional VP Sales & RevOps | Executive Coach | B2B SaaS & Enterprise Software | DACH & EMEA | North America

Berlin

Last position:

Coach & Business Consultant, SaaS and Mobile Data at Self-employed

  • Provided coaching to individuals, management teams, and C-level executives.
  • Guided organisations of all sizes in defining, optimising and scaling their processes.
  • Designed and implemented sales enablement programs, including curriculum development and certification frameworks.
  • Promoted operational excellence by establishing KPIs and developing learning pathways for a global SaaS company.
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Giuseppe Caruso

Giuseppe Caruso

Partner Sales Manager

Presseck

Last position:

Partner Sales Manager at SachsenEnergie

  • Development and management of D2D sales partners for electricity supply contracts & energy services
  • Onboarding, coaching & performance optimization of agencies
  • Analysis & controlling of target achievement as well as strategic market positioning
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Henry Baase

Henry Baase

Sales and Leadership Executive

Berlin

Last position:

Interim Head of Leads at Provider of a digital learning platform for apprentices (SaaS)

  • Developed and implemented a scalable sales strategy
  • Conducted demo sessions to win large customers
  • Generated leads by expanding digital sales channels
  • Secured larger customers and associations
  • Achieved sustainable improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Drove continuous company growth
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Melanie Moersig

Melanie Moersig

Operations & Sales Manager

Bocholt

Last position:

Operations & Community Manager at KI-Pionier Akademie

  • Establish, optimize, and document processes in marketing, sales, delivery, and operations
  • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Introduce and monitor KPIs to measure efficiency, quality, and growth
  • Coordinate internal projects and manage external service providers
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, and team management
  • Prepare invoices, monitor payments, and manage payment reminders
  • Lead and moderate the online community; ensure onboarding and support
  • Assist the CEO and conduct sales calls as needed
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Irenee Shevy

Irenee Shevy

Sales and Business Development Manager (EMEA)

Fürth

Last position:

Sales and Business Development Manager (EMEA) at STREIT GROUP

  • Developing sales activities for the leading worldwide military transport manufacturer within the Middle East and Africa providing various vehicles, drones and defense tools.
  • The product portfolio goes from customized armored APC to MRAP equipped with various Battle Management Systems such as Jamming systems.
  • Assessing and monitoring regional market and competitors in the premium customized class for armored vehicles.
  • Reviewing requirements and writing the functional specification for required changes.
  • Participated actively in the IDEX 2023, 2024 and Eurosatory 2023.
  • Visiting customers in the region.
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Adriano Ropeter

Adriano Ropeter

Sales Manager

Munich

Last position:

Sales Manager at All For One Data & Analytics GmbH

  • Sales of data, analytics & software services (SAP, Microsoft Fabric)
  • Optimization of sales processes & resource allocation
  • Set up of AI-driven lead generation, e.g. Apollo & LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Funnel setup & CRM implementation (Microsoft Dynamics)
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Sales Managers statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

24 years

Position duration

3.2 years

Positions per freelancer

11

Top business areas

Sales, Marketing, Operations

Top industries

Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas

Human Resources, Project Management, Sales

Bachelor's degree or higher

84%

Master's degree or higher

42%

Doctorate

4%

Certifications per freelancer

2

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

99%

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Daily rate avg. 850 €

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Median rate 800 €

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Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for clear information? Everything important about FRATCH is here

A Sales Manager owns commercial execution. They build pipeline, manage key accounts, support negotiations, and keep the sales process moving from first contact to close. In many assignments, they also improve CRM hygiene and forecasting so the team can work from a clearer picture.

Look for strong B2B sales skills, clear communication, and solid deal management. A good candidate should also be comfortable with CRM systems, proposal work, and structured follow-up. If they have experience with complex buying cycles, that is often a strong sign.

A Sales Manager usually carries broader responsibility for sales execution, target tracking, and team or pipeline structure. An account manager is more focused on existing clients, while a business development manager often concentrates on lead generation and opening new opportunities. The exact split depends on the company, but the scope is rarely identical.

A freelancer makes sense when the need is urgent, temporary, or highly specific. That includes market entry, a vacancy, a launch period, or a short-term push to recover pipeline. It also helps when you want senior sales expertise without a long hiring process.

Yes, many can work remotely if the sales process is well defined and the communication rhythm is clear. For Germany-based clients, on-site visits may still matter for key meetings, local account development, or internal alignment. The best setup is often hybrid.

Ask how they work with German-speaking buyers, how they document pipeline stages, and how they support forecasting. For companies in Germany, it also helps to clarify travel expectations and whether the role needs local market knowledge. That keeps the assignment practical from day one.

A strong sales manager shows clear examples of revenue impact, process improvement, and deal ownership. You should also see evidence of disciplined CRM use, thoughtful follow-up, and a calm way of handling objections. References or work samples from similar sales environments help confirm fit.

Typical deliverables include account plans, pipeline reports, forecast updates, meeting notes, sales scripts, and proposal input. In some cases they also refine the sales process or coach internal staff. The best deliverables are practical and easy for the team to keep using after the assignment ends.

The average hourly rate for Sales Managers in Germany is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 850 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Sales Managers in Germany, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 42% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Sales Managers in Germany have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Sales Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (98%), and French (30%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Sales Managers in Germany are Professional Services (65%), Information Technology (58%), and Manufacturing (52%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Sales Managers in Germany are Sales (100%), Marketing (74%), and Operations (64%).

FRATCH Sales Managers main locations

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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