Sales management
The science of professionalizing sales, structuring processes and guaranteeing sustainable success
Salessteering & KPI
"Success in sales comes when strategy, numbers, and intuition work together in perfect harmony."
Nicolai Christ
Effective sales control is an essential component of successful sales management. precise steering ensures that sales strategies are implemented effectively, resources are used optimally and sales targets are consistently achieved.
Clearly defined key performance indicators (KPIs) play a central role here – they make sales success measurable, reveal optimization potential and enable data-driven control of the entire sales process.
At the same time, successful sales management is not possible without continuous optimization of sales processes is unthinkable. Through targeted analysis and adaptation of processes, efficiency can be increased, friction losses minimized, and sales cycles shortened.
Professional sales management ensures transparency above the entire Sales Funnel and helps set the right priorities. It enables managers not only to evaluate the performance of individual sales representatives but also to identify bottlenecks and opportunities in the market at an early stage.
Successful KPI management means not only collecting data, but also the ability to derive and implement concrete measures from this information. It's not just about numbers and facts – Distribution is also always a Game from intuition and ExperienceDespite all the analytical control, the human factor remains crucial: the best managers and sales experts know when to trust their numbers and when to follow their gut feeling.
Effective sales management includes both quantitative as also qualitative Key figures: From Conversion‒ & Hit Rates, sales cycles and deal sizes to customer interactions, Churn rates and Forecast accuracyThese KPIs must be regularly analyzed, interpreted, and adapted to the respective corporate strategy. continuous optimization of the sales processes ensures that the relevant KPIs are not only measured but actively improved. It is crucial that sales management is not understood as a pure controlling instrument, but as strategic Toolto ensure sustainable growth.
Modern companies are increasingly relying on data-driven and AI‒supported Systemsto further optimize sales control and KPI management. Dashboards and automated reports enable precise analysis in real time, while algorithms identify patterns and trends early on. Despite all the technology, however, the ability to correctly interpret KPIs and translate them into targeted measures remains a crucial success factor. This shows that data-driven sales management and entrepreneurial intuition are not opposites – the best decision-makers combine both to give their sales team the decisive competitive advantage.
Ultimately, sales management is more than just numbers – it is about aligning sales efficiently, Teams to Top performance to enable and ensure that every decision is based on sound insights. Those who have their KPIs under control and the ability to intuitively recognize market changes not only manage their sales but also set them on a targeted path to success.
My offer for you
In workshops or consultations, we develop practical methods to manage your sales effectively and leverage your KPIs. We analyze your existing processes, identify optimization potential, and develop a management concept that will sustainably improve your sales performance. We specifically address the following topics:

  • Defining the right KPIs for your sales: Which key figures are really crucial and how can they be measured effectively?
  • Turning data into sales: How can sales metrics be interpreted to result in concrete actions?
  • Optimize sales processes: How can processes be made more efficient and bottlenecks eliminated?
  • Intuition vs. data control: When should you rely on numbers – and when is gut feeling the better advisor?
  • Dashboards & Monitoring: How can modern tools and reports be used for transparent sales management?

This format is suitable for sales managers, executives, and companies looking to take their sales to the next level – whether as an interactive workshop, executive coaching, or individual consulting service. It can also be offered off-site, if desired, to work strategically on the future of your sales, away from day-to-day business.
Your benefit
Effective sales management ensures measurable success, optimized processes, and clear decisions – it combines hard numbers with strategic foresight and entrepreneurial intuition to maximize sales in a targeted manner.
Shorter sales cycle
Bottlenecks in the sales process can be identified and eliminated through precise sales management, leading to faster decisions and shorter sales cycles.
More efficient closings
Better sales processes and KPI-based decision-making protect against wasting resources on bad leads and make closings more efficient.
Better forecast accuracy
A sales process aligned to sales phases and KPIs significantly increases forecast accuracy and thus makes sales forecasts more reliable.
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