Jörg Salomo - Resume

Jörg Salomo

Country Manager - SaaS | Dortmund, Germany

Phone: +49162 3176551 | Email: jsalomo@outlook.com

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Accomplished and results-driven business executive with 20+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams and driving business growth. Proven success in establishing and scaling profitable SaaS businesses in Germany. Expert in remote team leadership with a 100% retention rate over 10 years. Strong communication, negotiation, and customer-centric skills, combined with a strategic vision for long-term business success.

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Strategic Vision & Business Growth
  • Sales & Marketing Strategy
  • Entrepreneurship & New Market Entry
  • Remote Team Leadership
  • SaaS Business Development

Languages

  • German: Native
  • English: Fluent
  • Norwegian: Intermediate

Employment History

Geschäftsführer and Founder, Netstock Europe GmbH – Dortmund (2013 – May 2023)

  • Acquired exclusive rights to Netstock inventory optimization software for the German market.
  • Bootstrapped business to over 200 clients, achieving $1m ARR by 2020.
  • Consistently grew revenue by more than 40% YoY, achieving profitability within 3 years.
  • Scaled a fully remote team to 10 employees with 0% churn in 10 years.
  • Built strategic partnerships with ERP vendors and logistics consultancies.
  • Managed relationship with IP holder in the UK.

Founder and CEO, BiA Nigeria – Lagos, Nigeria (April 2009 – December 2012)

  • Established a carbon credit project selling energy-efficient wood stoves in Nigeria.
  • Registered the project with the UN’s carbon credit program.
  • Led local operations, distributing over 10,000 "Save80" stoves.

COO, BI Alliance Pty – Johannesburg (January 2007 – January 2009)

  • Accelerated company growth from 15 to 50 consultants in 2 years.
  • Personally managed "War Room BI" project for Premier’s Office in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Implemented operational systems for improved knowledge sharing and project management.

Team Lead, Performance Management Solutions, SAS Institute – Heidelberg & Johannesburg (February 2000 – December 2006)

  • Led cross-functional, remote teams supporting performance management solutions across the EMEA region.
  • Built relationships contributing to the largest SAS deal at the time.
  • Relocated to South Africa to establish and grow the African Performance Management practice.

Education

Industriemeister, Siemens Internal School – Dortmund (September 1987 – September 1989)

Dual program covering general business concepts, now accredited as BA equivalent.

Contact me via email: jsalomo@outlook.com

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