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Christoph Derwart

Vienna

Summary

  • Strong management, leadership, and transformational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in sales
  • Over 12 + years of experience in IT security (DACH Market)
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and drive to succeed
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Motivated, results-driven team player

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

LogPoint GmbH
02.2022 - 08.2024
  • Acquisition and management of clients in IT and cybersecurity.
  • Development and execution of sales strategies to meet company and personal revenue targets.
  • Providing sales consulting and support to customers on product selection and use.
  • Conducting product presentations, webinars, and training sessions for clients and partners.
  • Analyzing market and competition to identify new business opportunities.
  • Coordinating with teams (e.g., system engineers, customer success, product marketing) to ensure high customer satisfaction and product development.

Major Account Manager

Proofpoint
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Built senior executive relationships at target accounts and aligned solutions to business needs.
  • Collaborated with channel and alliance partners on joint marketing and sales opportunities.
  • Represented the company in enterprise-scale customer engagements, defining strategy for all commercial activity within my territory and accounts.
  • Engaged with large-scale enterprises at the CISO level and with technical staff within security and IT organizations.
  • Worked effectively with sales engineers, partners, and leveraged corporate resources to maximize account potential.
  • Established strong business relationships with major customers, resellers, and OEM partners, achieving key performance objectives and revenue goals.
  • Coordinated with Proofpoint management to define, implement, and execute a successful regional strategy.
  • Achieved 174%

CO-Owner

CYQUEO GmbH
07.2016 - 02.2020
  • Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.

Managing Director

CYQUEO GmbH
10.2014 - 11.2018
  • Led business planning and company strategy in collaboration with senior executives to develop plans, allocate resources, and shape the company’s long-term strategy.
  • Developed existing partnerships and key client relationships in the DACH market.
  • Managed multi-disciplinary teams, resolving conflicting priorities.
  • Co-responsible for overseeing the finance department.
  • Created revenue programs to increase revenue, pipeline speed, and overall profitability.
  • Led and trained a sales team of 9 members, enhancing their skills and growth.
  • Ensured company health and compliance with legislative requirements.
  • Conducted presentations at the Director and C-level.

Sales Director

CYQUEO GmbH (formerly Twelve SaaS GmbH)
04.2010 - 09.2014
  • Built and maintained a sales team through recruitment, training, and motivation.
  • Monitored daily and weekly sales activities, pipeline analysis, and forecasting to ensure predictable top-line growth in alignment with company goals.
  • Managed key accounts.
  • Developed and executed a strategic business plan for the entire DACH sales region.
  • Planned and coordinated local trade shows, educational events, and sales initiatives to achieve sales targets.
  • Generated new business, managed complex sales cycles, and presented to C-level executives.
  • Co-responsible for founding and developing CYQUEO GmbH (formerly Twelve SaaS GmbH).

Key Account Manager

VAICES GmbH
04.2008 - 03.2010
  • Generated new business and managed complex sales cycles in the DACH region.
  • Identified customer needs and developed tailored solutions.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships.
  • Acquired new key accounts.
  • Focused 30% on partner management.

Office Manager

Allianz SE ( Via Randstad Holding a Temp Agency)
02.2007 - 03.2008

● Responsible person for DI & Support
● Internal organization
● Customer telephone support

Telesales Agent

Callcenter Projekt GmbH
07.2006 - 02.2007

● Telemarketing , publishing products in Germany.

Office Manager

Dr. Juergen Schielein
09.2002 - 02.2007

● Organizing office operations and procedures
● Managing schedules, calendars and appointments
● Analyzing and monitoring internal processes
● Responsible for the internal IT
● Responsible person for maintenance, shipping,
mailing, supplies, bills and equipment

Education

Commercial Education IHK Training On The Job

IHK Training On The Job
OBI
01.2006

High School Diploma -

High School, Paul Hey School
Germany
02.2002

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

LogPoint GmbH
02.2022 - 08.2024

Major Account Manager

Proofpoint
04.2019 - 02.2020

CO-Owner

CYQUEO GmbH
07.2016 - 02.2020

Managing Director

CYQUEO GmbH
10.2014 - 11.2018

Sales Director

CYQUEO GmbH (formerly Twelve SaaS GmbH)
04.2010 - 09.2014

Key Account Manager

VAICES GmbH
04.2008 - 03.2010

Office Manager

Allianz SE ( Via Randstad Holding a Temp Agency)
02.2007 - 03.2008

Telesales Agent

Callcenter Projekt GmbH
07.2006 - 02.2007

Office Manager

Dr. Juergen Schielein
09.2002 - 02.2007

Commercial Education IHK Training On The Job

IHK Training On The Job

High School Diploma -

High School, Paul Hey School
Christoph Derwart