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Scalable sales strategy for urban fiber optic expansion

  • Stakeholder: German PE telecommunications company
  • Industry: IT, telecommunications, and media
  • XQI Manager role: Large-scale infrastructure projects interim
Background Overview

A company setting up for rapid growth

An experienced fiber optic provider with 20 years of market experience was acquired by a private equity investor in order to accelerate FTTH expansion in cities and suburbs – a completely new territory after years of focusing on rural areas.

Challenge

New markets bring new competition

The market shift from rural to highly competitive urban areas required a complete realignment: scalable sales processes, stronger online sales, and faster market share growth – without adding on resources.

Strategy

Three steps to urban sales success

The interim CCO introduced key account management for the housing industry and residential complexes, optimized online processes, and drove forward the team’s digital transformation – with the aim of tapping into new markets and leveraging synergies.

Implementation

From strategy to operational implementation

The strategies were implemented as planned: clear team responsibilities, a transparent management style, differentiated product marketing, and the new key account system enabled sales to be specifically targeted at the new markets.

Results

Sales reorganized, market share increased

The company developed numerous buildings, expanded its market share in cities, and increased its online customer share. In addition, new product spin offs were introduced.

  • Direct sales scaled
  • New markets developed

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Dirk Niederberghaus

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