Dennis Pfändler
Sales Evangelism "Empowering SaaS Sales: Insights, Strategies, and Community for Your Success"
Bayreuth, Bayern, Deutschland
2551 Follower:innen
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How I Changed My Life with SaaS Sales
In December 2019, my life took a dramatic turn.
Up until that point, I was stuck in a rut.
I worked in sales but had no idea how to truly excel at it.
I felt trapped in the endless cycle of trading my time (and happiness) for money.
Then, everything changed at the birthday party of one of my closest friends.
I struck up a conversation with someone I’d never met before. He mentioned that he also worked in sales. I didn’t know much about his product, and honestly, I thought he was a bit arrogant.
But then he asked me a question that caught me completely off guard:
"What do you earn?"
Normally, I wouldn’t discuss money with a stranger, but I wanted to prove to him that I earned more—and that I had more expertise. After all, I’m an industrial engineer with a deep understanding of the DACH market.
When he told me he earned three times my salary, I was convinced he was exaggerating.
Then he pulled out his phone opened his bank account with his last paycheck to prove it.
That moment changed everything.
From that night on, I was determined to switch my career to SaaS sales.
He gave me a list of great companies to consider and recommended a few sales books that he said were essential reading.
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The Start of My SaaS Sales Journey
I had no idea how to make the switch, but I was determined to figure it out.
I became obsessed with learning:
- I invested in courses.
- I hired mentors.
- I devoured sales books.
While doing this, I began searching for my first SaaS sales role—no matter the cost.
Eventually, this led me to my first position as an Enterprise Account Executive at GitLab.
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From Struggle to Success
At GitLab, I managed accounts across industries:
- Automotive
- Retail
- Public Sector
- Finance & Insurance
- Media & Entertainment
- Aerospace & Defense
In my first quarter, I exceeded my quota by over **600%**.
For two years, I continued in this role, honing my skills and refining my approach. I then transitioned to a position within GitLab as a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive for Southern Germany.
Throughout this time, I never stopped iterating, learning, and improving.
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My Mission Today
Now, my mission is simple:
To help others scale their SaaS sales skills and unlock their full potential in this exciting industry.
If you’re ready to take your SaaS sales game to the next level, let’s connect—I’d love to share what I’ve learned along the way. 🚀
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I know what I’m doing during the holidays. Merry Christmas to me Marcel Petitpas Johnny Page Matt Verlaque SaaS Academy #saas…
I know what I’m doing during the holidays. Merry Christmas to me Marcel Petitpas Johnny Page Matt Verlaque SaaS Academy #saas…
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🎉 Happy Closing and Merry Christmas to All in SaaS Sales! 🎄 As we race toward the end of Q4, it’s a time for reflection, celebration, and pushing…
🎉 Happy Closing and Merry Christmas to All in SaaS Sales! 🎄 As we race toward the end of Q4, it’s a time for reflection, celebration, and pushing…
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🌟 Honoring the Backbone of SaaS Sales: The SDRs! 🌟 In the fast-paced world of SaaS sales, there’s one group that often goes underappreciated but…
🌟 Honoring the Backbone of SaaS Sales: The SDRs! 🌟 In the fast-paced world of SaaS sales, there’s one group that often goes underappreciated but…
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Berufserfahrung
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Tabnine
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GitLab
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ALTEN GmbH / ALTEN SW GmbH
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Bachelorarbeit
Siemens Expert House
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Applikation Developer
DOSTAL GmbH
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Refa-Organisator
Röchling SGT Spritzgießtechnik
Ausbildung
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Hochschule Hof, University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
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“In SaaS sales, your biggest competitor isn’t another product—it’s the status quo.” The status quo feels safe, familiar, and “good enough,” which…
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Every sales role should give you these 2 things: 1. LEARN ↳ Best-practice sales strategies & tactics ↳ Learning a new product or industry ↳…
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Unlock the Power of Success Stories 📊 85% of customers say they are willing to share a success story—yet only 11% of sales reps ask for one. This…
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