Your sales KPIs back on track
As an Interim Sales Leader, I develop and lead your sales organisation and get your sales KPIs back on track – with team spirit, operational discipline and measurable results. 15+ years B2B/B2G sales | DDIM member
Managed Key Accounts: Thales · Rheinmetall · Nokia · NVIDIA · Hensoldt · TKMS · Airbus · Ericsson · kpn · MultiChoice · Rohde & Schwarz · and many more
Sales Leader with a technical background
As a long-standing sales engineer and head of sales, I bring over 15 years of operational experience in technically demanding B2B/B2G markets. A BSc in Electrical Engineering (FH) and an Executive MBA (University of Mannheim) complete my profile.
As a former Captain and Military Intelligence Officer in the Swiss Armed Forces, I speak the language of defence clients – both technically and commercially, in five languages. Available for mandates from 1 month in the DACH region and EMEA.
DDIM membership number: 1518
15+
Years in sales
5
Languages
€27M
Budget managed
11
Staff managed
My professional career
2025 – Chief Sales Officer
Aeromaritime Systembau GmbH · Responsible for the global sales strategy for military communication systems
2023–2024 – Regional Sales Manager Bavaria
Daikin Airconditioning Germany GmbH · €27M budget · 11 staff managed · Efficiency increase through artificial intelligence
2017–2023 – Business Development Manager Data Networking EMEA
Yamaichi Electronics Deutschland GmbH · €10M budget · Turnaround from €3.4M to €10M
2011–2017 – Manager Business Development & Strategic Customers
Spinner GmbH · €8M annual turnover · Strategic clients in space & aerospace, radar, high-frequency technology
1999–2020 – Officer career Captain | Intelligence Officer
Swiss Armed Forces – Communications and military intelligence service
How I support you
Tailor-made interim solutions for your sales challenges.
Interim Sales Management
Operational leadership as a Sales Director. With team spirit and operational discipline, I get your sales KPIs back on track.
Strategic Business Development
Market analysis, strategy definition, and implementation for stabilisation, growth, and opening up new markets in the EMEA region.
Key Account Management
Strategic development and maintenance of key accounts in defence, telecommunications, and technology.
AI-supported Strategy
Introduction of modern, AI-supported sales processes and metrics for increased efficiency.
Moderator / Mediator
Repairing damaged customer relationships. Through skilful communication, I rescue your orders – in cases of quality issues, delivery delays, and other escalation scenarios.
What colleagues and managers say
Excerpts from my LinkedIn recommendations.
"It was an honour and a pleasure to work with David. He is a true team player who knows how to rally his team behind him – through consistently authentic communication."
Jan Molter · CEO, Aeromaritime Group
"Working with David is a real asset – he works in a very structured and analytical manner, possesses enormous specialist knowledge and is an outstanding communicator and team player."
Christoph Prem · Sales & Marketing Director | former manager
"David has demonstrated exemplary professionalism, great competence and remarkable team spirit. His ability to lead the sales team has contributed significantly to our success."
Jean-Luc G. van Eeckhoutte · Managing Director, Aeromaritime Engineering France
"David has demonstrated high technical knowledge and great commercial skills over 5 years. Customers in Israel know him personally and value his contribution."
Amit Lampert · Regional Sales Manager Israel, Yamaichi Electronics
"Whether it's a trade fair presentation, product video or webinar – David always provided competent, constructive and goal-oriented input. A great team player."
Constanze Knoesel · Head of Marketing & Communications, Instrument Systems
"David works with passion and is technically excellently prepared. He communicates brilliantly and manages teams confidently, even in stressful situations."
Carlo Cremonesi · Sales Director, Yamaichi Electronics Italia
Deep Market Expertise in B2B / B2G Technologies
Military Communication Systems
Integrated Communication Systems (ICS), Military Message Handling, Link 22, SIGINT antennas and system integration.
Radio Frequency Engineering
Radar components, rotary joints, slip rings, waveguides, HF connectors, broadcast multiplexers.
Naval, Aerospace & Aviation
Projects with NVL, Airbus, Hensoldt and other leading defence clients.
Optoelectronic Data Centre Connectivity
OEM & EMS projects for ASIC sockets, pluggable form factors, flex-PCB, ultra-high speed coax.
Account Management of
Thales · Rheinmetall · Hensoldt · Rohde & Schwarz · TKMS · Nokia · NVIDIA · Airbus · Ericsson
Languages
🇩🇪 German (Native) · 🇪🇸 Spanish (Native) · 🇬🇧 English (TOEFL 99) · 🇫🇷 French · 🇳🇱 Dutch
Schedule a free meeting
In a 30-minute conversation, we will get to know each other and find out how I can best support your sales organisation.
What to expect
- ✓ Non-binding & free of charge
- ✓ 30 minutes via video or telephone
- ✓ Concrete assessment of your situation
- ✓ Next steps & recommendation
Let's talk
Whether you have a short-term need for interim management, a strategic realignment, or market development – in a personal conversation, we will work out together how I can best support you.
Availability
Mandates from 1 month
📍 Location
Munich · nationwide · international
📱 Phone
✉️ E-mail
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