Christoph S. — Sales Executive
Why I chose Atlassian I am an experienced Strategic Account Executive with over 25 years in IT sales, specializing in optimizing software development processes to drive business success. My expertise spans the entire software delivery lifecycle, ITSM, DevOps, requirements management, MEDDPIC, value-based selling, and Command of the Message. I have a strong track record of exceeding quotas, closing high-value deals, and building long-term customer relationships. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully supported clients across industries such as automotive, banking, insurance, the public sector, and manufacturing. So why Atlassian? Because I believe the future of work is built on collaboration, not control. Atlassian’s product philosophy, commitment to transparency, and empowering culture align perfectly with how I work and lead. The company’s focus on innovation, product-led growth, and customer-centricity resonated deeply with me — as did the people behind it. With a passion for software sales and continuous improvement, I’m excited to be part of a team that’s redefining how teams work together.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS sales expert with extensive experience in IT service management and software development.
Experience: 27 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Sales Processes
- Account Planning
- Sales Management
- Customer Interaction
- Software Development Life Cycle (sdlc)
- It Service Management
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years of IT sales experience.
- Consistently exceeded sales quotas across multiple roles.
- Expert in optimizing software development processes.
Work Experience
Atlassian
Senior Solution Sales Executive - Developer Experience - EMEA (10 mos)
JFrog
Regional Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts - DACH (1 yr 5 mos)
Harness
Sales Manager DACH (8 mos)
Phytowelt GreenTechnologies GmbH
Advisory Board Member (4 yrs)
GitLab Inc.
Strategic Account Leader (3 yrs 3 mos)
Cherwell Software
Senior Enterprise Sales Executive (1 yr 7 mos)
Micro Focus
Key-Account-Manager (9 yrs 4 mos)
Serena Software
Solution Engineer (10 yrs)
Education
at FH Köln