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Interim Sales Manager

When you need to replace
or expand

An interim sales manager provides your business with immediate access to strategic, tactical, and operational sales leadership, backed by the industry experience needed to boost profitability or navigate critical transition phases. Whether it’s about accelerating growth, reversing a negative trend, or filling a sudden vacancy, an interim manager ensures continuity and opens up new opportunities.

Our expertise lies in matching you with a leader who not only understands overarching strategies and tactical sales processes, but also translates them into operational sales initiatives, motivates teams, and strengthens customer relationships—all tailored to your goals.

150+ successfully completed projects

A tailored process, a transparent partnership, and an exclusive network of interim leaders
“The right interim sales and marketing manager will elevate your brand and drive sales forward immediately.”
Rickard Cox, Senior Business Manager,
Scandinavian Executive

Why hire your interim sales manager through us?

Effective matching with the right skills

We leverage industry expertise and proven methodologies to find the perfect match. Our network of experienced sales managers and a clear process ensure the rapid delivery of candidates who meet your requirements and fit your company culture.

We listen to your goals and challenges and search our database for managers with the right background. Within 1 to 3 days, we’ll present three candidates with a proven track record in sales, relationship building, and digital sales support. All candidates have strong references.

Transparent and customer-focused recruitment process

We have extensive experience with interim solutions and work quickly with transparent pricing. You’ll have the same point of contact throughout the entire process, with full transparency and 24/7 availability until the contract is signed and the assignment is underway. No complicated steps or internal handoffs.

Broad range of expertise

We draw from a large pool of sales managers who can provide support during times of change, growth, or crisis. Candidates are selected based on your specific needs and have at least 15 years of experience in sales, leadership, and business development. You choose between 3 and 4 profiles. With approximately 8,000 specialists in our network, we find the right expertise when the need arises. If we don’t find a match, there is no charge.

Why choose us?

When companies grow rapidly, leadership needs can change overnight. An interim manager is a flexible solution that ensures operations continue to run smoothly, regardless of the challenges.

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The Role and Importance of an Interim Sales Manager

An interim sales manager steps in when sales need a boost, the strategy needs to be refined, or the organization is facing change. The assignment ranges from managing staff turnover and market shifts to driving growth initiatives. The role is both operational and strategic, with a focus on structure, pace, and results.

What is an interim sales manager?

An experienced leader who temporarily takes charge of the sales function. Typical responsibilities include implementing or developing a CRM system, improving sales processes, and coaching the team. Using sharp analytical skills, the interim manager identifies areas for improvement and implements measures that drive tangible results.

Reasons to hire a temporary sales manager

This need arises during a decline in sales, a reorganization, the introduction of new technology, or a vacancy in senior management. An interim sales manager provides quick access to top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, enabling necessary changes to be implemented immediately.

The recruitment process

Our recruitment process is fast, streamlined, and tailored to your needs. We ensure you find the right candidate quickly through a clear job description and an efficient screening process.

1. Scope of Work & Objectives

We listen carefully to your expectations, goals, and current situation. A job description or job posting can serve as a basis, and we conduct a structured interview with the client.

2. Search for candidates in the network

We select and contact approximately 20 suitable candidates. We conduct interviews with the relevant and available consultants we identify, based on the job description.

3. Quality Assurance

The top 3–4 candidates are presented to the client within 1–3 days. A follow-up meeting with the client is held to finalize the selection and plan the next steps.

4. Customer Interview – Background Check

The client conducts interviews, any tests they may require, and interviews with the candidate’s grandparents. References are checked as needed, and a background check may be conducted on the final candidate.

5. Contract

We draw up a contract specifying the duration and scope of the assignment, always with a transparent pricing structure so that both the client and the consultant know how the fee is allocated. We always pay 80% of the fee to the consultant. If the client is dissatisfied, the contract can be terminated with a maximum of one month’s notice.

6. Assignments are carried out

Throughout the project, we maintain regular contact with both the client and the consultant to address any questions or gather feedback necessary for a successful collaboration.

7. Conclusion – Potential Employment

The assignment is concluded as specified in the agreement; however, if the assignment was intended to lead to employment and both parties agree, it will result in a hiring. The recruitment fee decreases the longer the assignment has lasted.

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