VOLENTUM Group Deutschland

Chief Sales Officer (CSO) – Strategy & Growth

VOLENTUM Group Deutschland
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeHannover • GermanyLeadWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing scalable sales strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and fostering collaboration among executive leadership. Proven ability to analyze growth barriers and establish effective KPI structures to drive operational success.

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Leadership ExperienceSales Organization ScalingExpansion Strategy DevelopmentKPI EstablishmentC-Level Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and implement a clear, scalable sales and expansion strategy
  • Provide functional and disciplinary leadership for the Expansion, Onboarding, and Partner Management teams, comprising approximately 25 employees
  • Structure and professionalize the entire franchise sales funnel
  • Develop new approaches to site acquisition and partner recruitment
  • Align Sales and Marketing in close collaboration with the CMO
  • Analyze existing structures and identify barriers to growth
  • Establish robust KPI and reporting structures across Sales
  • Coordinate with the CFO on profitability and financing models, and with the COO on system capabilities and operational feasibility
  • Act as a sparring partner to the CEO, CFO, COO, HR, and Marketing
  • Foster collaborative and integrative cooperation within the leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Several years of leadership experience in a branch, franchise, or multi-unit organization
  • Proven success in building or scaling sales organizations
  • Experience in expansion, site development, or partner acquisition
  • Strong strategic capabilities combined with the ability to drive operational execution
  • Ability to engage, develop, and advance established organizations
  • Strong empathy, communication skills, and ability to foster integration
  • Confidence and executive presence at C-level

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A genuine C-level role with clearly defined areas of responsibility
  • Significant scope to shape the future of an established and growing corporate group
  • Direct influence on the organization’s growth trajectory
  • A professional leadership team with clearly defined roles
  • Attractive compensation package, including a variable component
  • Company car for private use
  • Permanent employment contract

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentSite AcquisitionPartner RecruitmentOperational ExecutionProfitability Analysis
Soft Skills
EmpathyCommunication SkillsCollaborative LeadershipIntegration Fostering
Industry Keywords
Franchise SalesMulti-Unit OrganizationBranch ManagementSales Funnel Structuring