Christoph Eggers
About Christoph Eggers
Christoph Eggers is the Sales Director DACH at Cision, based in the Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany, with extensive experience in sales and business development roles.
Title and Current Position
Christoph Eggers holds the position of Sales Director DACH at Cision. He operates from the Frankfurt Am Main area in Germany. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations across the DACH region.
Professional Experience at Cision
Christoph Eggers has a long-standing history with Cision. Prior to his current role, he served as Head of Sales DACH for 11 months in 2019. From 2016 to 2018, he was Manager Sales DACH, based in Frankfurt, Hessen, Deutschland. His experience spans across various leadership roles within the company, indicating a deep familiarity with Cision’s operations and market strategy.
Previous Roles at Gorkana
Before joining Cision, Christoph Eggers worked at Gorkana in multiple capacities. He was Business Development Manager, Europe, from 2012 to 2015, and Account Manager, Europe, from 2011 to 2012, both in London, United Kingdom. He began his tenure at Gorkana as a Media Researcher, Europe, from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided him with substantial experience in business development and account management across European markets.
Education and Academic Background
Christoph Eggers earned a Master of Arts (MA) from Goethe University Frankfurt, where he studied Political Science and German Language and Literature from 2004 to 2009. He later pursued Academic Publication through the Peter Lang Publishing Group from 2009 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with a strong analytical foundation and expertise in communications.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
Christoph Eggers is skilled in managing cross-functional processes, including services, marketing, education, and channels. He actively participates in key deals, strategy execution, and building relationships with customers and external partners. His responsibilities include setting and managing performance criteria such as pipeline, forecast review, account penetration, and activity levels within sales teams. Additionally, he is involved in recruiting and hiring highly qualified team members and motivates his team toward individual career development.