Robert Schlesiger
About Robert Schlesiger
Robert Schlesiger serves as the Head of Sales Public Sector at SoSafe, bringing extensive experience in sales and account management from his previous roles at Staffbase and mailingwork GmbH.
Current Role at SoSafe
Robert Schlesiger serves as the Head of Sales Public Sector at SoSafe, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for leading sales initiatives targeting public sector clients, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and account management.
Professional Experience at Staffbase
Robert Schlesiger has a significant tenure at Staffbase, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Specialized Senior Account Executive EMEA from 2022 to 2024, focusing on the European market. Prior to that, he served as (First) Enterprise Account Executive DACH from 2017 to 2021 and as Head of Sales Enablement DACH from 2021 to 2022. His experience at Staffbase spans over seven years and includes leadership in sales enablement and account management.
Mentorship Roles
Since 2021, Robert Schlesiger has been active as a mentor in sales at SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator and futureSAX - die Innovationsplattform des Freistaates Sachsen. In these roles, he provides guidance and support to startups and emerging companies, sharing his expertise in sales strategies and business development.
Educational Background
Robert Schlesiger has a diverse educational background. He studied Betriebswirt at Hochschule Mittweida, earning a Diplom from 2006 to 2011. He also completed a study abroad program in International Business, Project Management, and Management Accounting at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2010. Additionally, he achieved a certification as an Online Marketing Consultant from IHK Leipzig in 2012 and obtained a Mastership in Sales Coaching from Winning by Design in 2021.
Early Career at mailingwork GmbH
Robert Schlesiger began his career at mailingwork GmbH, where he worked as an Account Executive DACH from 2011 to 2013 and later as Teamlead Sales DACH from 2014 to 2016. His roles involved managing sales teams and developing client relationships in the DACH region.