An integrated offer for retail, consumer goods, brands and companies across industries: strategy, market entry, sales channels, compensation, processes, training and leadership. Executive Search and independent sales leader matching have distinct mandates. Coaching, digital assets and the Academy complement our sales consulting.
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International Strategy
We assess your business model, sales channels, product positioning and organisation to prioritise markets and define the next stage of development.
Strategic assessment · Market prioritisation · Business model review
Results of the engagement
Prioritised list of target markets with rationale
Decision paper for management or shareholders
Roadmap with milestones and responsibilities
02
Market Entry & Expansion
We prepare international market launches: local product fit, sales channels and distribution model, leadership needs, launch processes and operational requirements.
Market-entry planning · Route to market · Operational readiness
Results of the engagement
Entry concept with distribution model
Requirements checklist for launch
Introductions to suitable local specialists
03
Sales Development & Leadership
We connect compensation models, repeatable sales processes, training and leadership into a workable sales organisation — for field sales, retail, partner and multiplier structures. Practical AI supports learning, communication and everyday workflows.
Sales processes · Compensation models · Training · Leadership · AI support
Results of the engagement
Documented sales process that new team members can learn and pass on
Transparent compensation and incentive model
Training and leadership concept
Selected AI use cases for training, communication and workflows
04
Strategic Partnerships
We identify market-entry and operational partners for companies, retailers and brands and structure collaboration around product, distribution and international objectives.
Two distinct services under one roof: International Executive Search for employed executives across industries, and confidential matching of independent sales partners and leaders who build sales structures with their own network.
Executive Search · Vice President · Area & regional management · Sales leader matching · Confidential fit
Employed executives who take responsibility inside your company
Independent sales leaders matched to suitable companies
Separate mandates, criteria and contact paths for both groups
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Coaching & Mentoring
We support entrepreneurs, executives and sales teams in developing their leadership role, enabling sales teams and reflecting on goals and implementation. Based on Dirc Zahlmann's long-standing coaching experience.
Leadership development · Sales team enablement · Reflection on goals & implementation
Support in transferring them into everyday business
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Blockchain, Crypto & Tokenisation
We help companies evaluate and implement blockchain-based business models — from the first use case to a working ecosystem. Based on Dirc Zahlmann's experience with Bitcoin and blockchain since 2011.
Use cases · Business models · Token design · Digital assets & ecosystems · Implementation support
Results of the engagement
Strategic assessment of blockchain use cases for your business
Business model and token concept with clear utility
Roadmap for digital assets and ecosystem partners
Coordination with technology providers and specialised legal and tax advisers
Implementation support through to launch
We advise on strategy and business models. Legal, tax and regulatory questions are handled together with specialised partners.
Dirc Zahlmann Academy · Operated by Zahlmann Consulting
Developing people.
Moving companies forward.
Zahlmann Consulting operates the Dirc Zahlmann Academy at dirczahlmann.com. It offers practical education, coaching and mentoring for entrepreneurs, executives and sales teams — on sales and leadership as well as digital technologies such as blockchain, crypto, AI, Web3 and tokenisation.
Sales
Leadership
Blockchain
Crypto
Artificial intelligence
Web3
Tokenisation
Business relevance
The Academy builds the knowledge; consulting turns it into decisions and implementation. Companies can develop their leaders and sales teams through the Academy and then work with us on concrete sales, leadership or technology projects.