Dan Hyllested
B2B Sales Specialist @ Protection Group Denmark
About
JIn B2B — especially within the tactical sector — understanding your client’s operational reality is everything. Knowing their mission, margins, procurement structure, and end-user demands is what creates long-term partnerships and sustainable revenue. I bring extensive experience in building and leading strong B2B relationships as Managing Director, Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Key Account Manager across furniture, lifestyle, interior, sport/leisure apparel, telecommunications, and the tactical sector. My strength lies in developing and scaling distribution-driven businesses across Europe. I understand agent networks, distributor structures, long sales cycles, framework agreements, and institutional procurement processes. In the tactical market, credibility, reliability, compliance, and structured follow-up are essential — and I operate accordingly. I have a documented track record of turning underperforming businesses into commercially focused and profitable operations by optimizing processes, sharpening sales execution, and maintaining clear accountability. My commercial responsibilities have included: Strategic B2B sales development Key account and distributor management International trade shows and market expansion Supplier sourcing and negotiations Collaboration with agents and distributors across Europe Marketing execution and brand positioning I believe successful B2B sales is not about pushing products — it is about understanding your client’s business model, pressure points, and profitability drivers. When you know your client, you create value. When you create value, you earn loyalty and long-term revenue. To strengthen my commercial and financial perspective, I completed a Financial Management degree in 2025, graduating with top grades. Today, I combine relationship-driven B2B sales expertise with financial insight and strategic business understanding. I am structured, commercially driven, and performance-oriented, with a clear objective: to create measurable value in Sales and Commercial Leadership roles within tactical, professional, and distribution-based markets.
Denmark
Mørke
Financial Services
Stakeholder Management, Sales Forecasting, Strategic Enterprise Management, Sales Strategy Development, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Revenue & Profit Growth, Customer Success, Market Opportunities, Lead Qualification, Sales Target Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations, Oral Communication, English, Business Expansion, Public Speaking, Wholesale, Performance Improvement
Experience

B2B Sales Specialist
Randers
www.protectiongroupdenmark.com (Ballistic Protection: Helmets, Bulletproof Vests, Hard & Soft Armor) At PGD, we provide high-performance ballistic protection solutions. Our business model is built on versatility, supplying products under our own PGD brand, as Private Label and White Label solutions, and acting as a strategic partner for textile manufacturers integrating soft armor into their own product lines. Core Responsibilities & Strategic Focus: B2B Market Expansion: Driving growth across two primary segments: B2B Professional End-Users and B2B Retailers throughout Europe. Omnichannel Engagement: Managing high-level lead generation through a combination of international trade fairs, on-site physical client visits, and digital B2B outreach. Brand Visibility: Responsible for ensuring market recognition and simplifying the procurement process, making it seamless and straightforward for partners to choose PGD. Sales Optimization: Continuous refinement of sales processes and communication flows to enhance the buyer journey for international distributors and manufacturers. Key Achievements (First 6 Months): Rapid Portfolio Growth: Successfully onboarded 30 new B2B accounts, significantly expanding our market footprint. High-Impact Outbound Sales: Personally spearheaded the acquisition of 17 accounts through proactive, targeted outreach to promote PGD’s specialized ballistic solutions. Client Satisfaction: Received consistently positive feedback from global partners regarding optimized communication and the ease of doing business.

Career Break (Education & Professional Development)
I chose to take a strategic career sabbatical to strengthen both my professional and personal foundation. During this period, I completed a degree in Financial Management, graduating with top grades. The program enhanced my competencies in financial analysis, accounting, business optimization, and understanding micro- and macroeconomic market dynamics. This has significantly strengthened my commercial decision-making and ability to evaluate business performance from a profitability and strategic perspective. In parallel, I dedicated time to personal development. This included focused work on personal and professional maturity, communication style, self-awareness, and behavioural discipline. The objective was clear: to become a more balanced, reflective, and effective person — both professionally and personally. This period was not a pause, but a conscious investment in long-term performance. It allowed me to convert previous weaknesses into strengths, sharpen my financial and strategic skillset, and further develop the mindset required to lead, negotiate, and build sustainable B2B partnerships at a higher level. Today, I return with strengthened commercial insight, enhanced financial acumen, and a more grounded and deliberate approach.

Managing Director/Sales Director B2B Sales
Nordic-C Aps
Aars, Region Nordjylland, Danmark
(Furniture, Lifestyle, and Interior) I spearheaded a successful financial turnaround, transitioning the company from a significant deficit to a solid profit. This was achieved through a dedicated B2B sales focus, operational optimization, and a high-performance work ethic. As the primary lead for all internal and external processes, I managed the entire value chain—from weekly procurement at international factories to high-level retail partnerships. My core focus was driving B2B sales to retailers across Europe, supported by a robust distribution network. Key Responsibilities & Impact: Channel Management: Directed a network of agents and distributors throughout Europe, ensuring brand alignment and sales growth across diverse markets. B2B Sales & Key Account Management: Personally managed relationships with Tier-1 retail partners, including regular on-site visits and participation in international trade fairs. Supply Chain & Sourcing: Responsible for supplier relations, on-site factory visits, and the sourcing of new manufacturers to optimize product offerings and margins. Operational Oversight: Managed a broad portfolio of executive duties, including pricing strategies, budgeting, IT infrastructure, and direct reporting to the Board of Directors. The Generalist Executive Advantage: In this role, I operated across the full spectrum of company functions, fulfilling the responsibilities of CEO, Sales Director, Key Account Manager, and Purchasing Manager. This experience at Nordic-C provided me with deep expertise in leading a specialized trading company through intense market pressures and complex logistical challenges. I have a proven ability to manage the intersection of sales, personnel leadership, and strategic business optimization within the European retail landscape.

Sales Manager/Interim managin director
Nordic-C ApS
9600 Aars Denmark
Nordic-C (Furniture, Lifestyle & Interior) I was recruited as Sales Manager to revitalize a specialized furniture manufacturer that, despite a strong niche position, had faced several years of declining demand, turnover, and profitability. My primary mandate was to analyze the organizational structure and present a strategic roadmap for a turnaround to the Board of Directors. Strategic Transformation & B2B Growth: Business Analysis & Strategy: Conducted a comprehensive audit of company operations. My conclusions, combined with the Board's industry experience, formed the foundation for a successful strategic pivot. Market Expansion & Channel Management: Focused on breathing new life into the brand by expanding the market reach and optimizing the B2B sales strategy targeting retailers across Europe. Distribution & Network Motivation: Actively managed and motivated a network of independent agents and distributors, ensuring alignment with the new growth objectives. Change Management: Spearheaded organizational restructuring, sales optimization, and pricing adjustments to restore competitiveness in a pressurized market. Supplier & Key Account Relations: Managed critical high-level retail accounts (KAM) while strengthening factory and supplier collaborations to ensure product quality and margin health. Leadership Transition: Following a leadership change shortly after my arrival, I was invited to step into the executive role. In close coordination with the owner, I managed a structured 6-month transition period, taking over full responsibility for the company’s trajectory as Director.

Business unit manager Damasec Wear/Tactical - SITKA Gear EU/5.11 Tactical DK
Copenhagen Area, Denmark
Damasec Global Group is a Danish enterprise specialized in the defense and security sectors. As the head of Damasec Wear/Tactical, I spearheaded the distribution of high-performance equipment and apparel for the Professional (Police/Military/Security) and Premium Outdoor/Hunting markets. Strategic Distribution & B2B Sales Focus: Channel Leadership: Served as the primary European distributor for high-end outdoor brand Sitka Gear and the exclusive Danish distributor for tactical lifestyle brand 5.11. Wholesale Operations: Managed a premium B2B portfolio including global brands such as Wiley X (eyewear), Explorer Cases (protective hardware), and Salomon (footwear). European Market Expansion: Drove business development and sales strategies targeting specialized retailers, distributors, and agents across both national and international markets. Operational Management: Directed a dedicated team (Coordinator and Warehouse Lead), reporting directly to the Group CEO. Strategic Development: Responsible for the end-to-end value chain, including strategy formulation, business optimization, and high-level representation at major international trade fairs. Key Competencies: B2B Channel Management: Navigating complex distribution agreements and agent networks. Brand Positioning: Scaling premium "high-end" brands within niche retail segments. Stakeholder Management: Balancing the requirements of global brand owners with the needs of local European retailers.

Sales and Sponsoring manager
Aalborg DH A/S
Aalborg Denmark
(Sports industry, sales, events, management) • Aalborg DH var den Professionelle Dame Håndbold Klub i Aalborg frem til september 2013. • Blev overtaget af en lokal forretningsmand, som samtidig var hovedsponsor i 2010, som indsatte en direktør i klubben. • Jeg blev ansat i maj 2011 med reference til Direktøren til at rydde op i Sponsoraftaler, strukturere salgsafdelingen, og skabe klar linie i salget og de salgsrelaterede events. • Indgik flere gode sponsoraftaler til fordel for klubben og samarbejdspartnere. • Skabte en klar linie og rammer for indgåelse af aftaler, og udførelse af disse. • Optimerede samarbejdspartnernes udbytte af samarbejdet med Aalborg DH.

Sponsorship, Event, and Corporate (B2B) Sales manager DK
Ålborg Area, Denmark
(Sporting goods, Textiles, events, sponsor management) • Newline A/S er et Dansk løbetøj mærke, som har været førende på markedet, siden grundlæggeren, Helge Petersen opfandt løbetøjet ud fra en gammel Faldskærm og satte det i produktion i 1981. • Jeg blev ansat af Grundlæggeren Helge Petersen med reference til Salgschefen, og havde fra starten ansvaret for opbygningen af Newlines eksponering indenfor Events og andre Sponseringer. • Ansvarlig for indgåelse og udførelse af sponsorater med såvel I FORM Kvindeløb og Femina Kvindeløb, samt 100 andre events på årsbasis. Fra kontakt, over kontrakt forhandling, udførelse, og evaluering. • Jeg havde 20 ambassadører i reference, samt var projektansvarlig på events og derved for medarbejderne på disse events. • Projektledelse af diverse specielproduktioner til Events og B2B marked. • Salgsansvarlig B2B, herunder også salgsbudget, og rapportering. Udviklede Newline på det Danske Profil marked. Bl.a med indgåelse af aftale med den Danske Kæde Sport Direct, samt ca. 60 andre forhandlere. • Åbnede og indgik aftale med en Norsk B2B forhandler. • Største resultater: 2 årig kontrakt med I FORM kvindeløb, sponsorat og ordre på T-shirts. Og 3 årig kontrakt med Femina Kvindeløb, sponsorat og ordre på T-shirts. Samlet ordre på mere end 80.000 T-shirt, og indgåelse af to aftaler, som ansås for umuligt at opnå på daværende tidspunkt, og slet ikke samtidigt. • Har opdyrket Newline på det Danske Profil marked, med en dokumenteret vækst på 63 % fra 2008 til 2009. Fra ansættelse til og med 2009 fremgang på 245 %. • Jeg stoppede i dette job, da jeg blev tilbudt stillingen ved Primetime Nordic A/S

Sponsor og partnermanager, Non-Profit
Cycling Nord
• Cykling Nord blev skabt for at tilbyde unge Cykeltalenter i Nordjylland en platform til at prøve deres evner af på et højere plan. Holdet blev skabt som et Kontinental hold. Svarende til 3. højeste klasse i Verden. • Klubben indgik samarbejdsaftale med fodboldklubben AaB omkring tilbuddene til talenterne. • Mine ansvarsområder var hovedsalig kontakt til virksomheder i forbindelse med Sponsoraftaler, Partner aftaler, og at sikre at både holdet og Sponsorer og partnere fik det optimale ud af samarbejdet. • Jeg havde desuden ansvaret for kontakt til Presse og medierne, samt staben omkring holdet. • Afsluttede jobbet da jeg blev ansat ved Newline og fik Cycling Nord, som samarbejdspartner. • Cykelholdet blev senere opkøbt og navngivet Christina Watches/Onfone.

Account manager B-2-B
Northern Region, Denmark
• Telekæden er en større Danske kæde indenfor Telefoni løsninger til Private og Erhverv. • Jeg blev ansat til at varetage opsøgende og vedligeholdende salg af telefoni løsninger fra alle udbydere på markedet til mindre og mellemstore virksomheder. • Jeg skiftede til Telekæden, da jeg fik muligheden for at blive kørende konsulent. • Primære opgaver var at sikre at kunderne havde den korrekte telefoni løsning til deres behov. • Der blev foretaget Canvas møde booking, samt mødebooking ud fra leverandørens leads. • Afholdelse af møder for behovsafdækning og sikring af korrekt aftale. • Jeg stoppede i dette job, da jeg blev tilbudt stillingen ved Newline.

Account Manager B-2-B
• Sonofon var Danmarks 2. største telefonselskab. Senere opkøbt af Norske Telenor og omdøbt til samme navn. • Opsøgende Canvas salg via telefon til små og mellemstore virksomheder i Danmark. • 1. år ansvarlig for Canvas salg til virksomheder op til 5 abonnementer pr. CVR numer. • 2. – 3. år indgik jeg i team med Kundekonsulent, som varetog forlængelse af aftaler med eksisterende kunder i distriktet, samt en Kørende konsulent. Jeg varetog Canvas salg til nye kunder. • Sikrede godt samarbejde med Sonofons forhandler netværk i distriktet, for at sikre optimal service til kunderne. • Sikrede at kunderne fik den rigtige telfoni løsning ud fra deres behov. • Solgte via ærlig og ligefrem dialog med kunder, og opnåede store resultater. • Jeg stoppede i dette job, da jeg blev tilbudt stillingen ved Telekæden.

Costumer Service employe and Team Leader
• Sonofon var Danmarks 2. største telefonselskab. Senere opkøbt af Norske Telenor og omdøbt til samme navn. • Blev først ansat som vikar i Privat kundeservice administration. Hvor opgaven var udførelse af administrative opgaver i IT systemet, som f.eks oprettelse af kunder m.m. • Blev hurtigt forfremmet til Kundeservice konsulent Privat, og videre til Kundeservice konsulent Erhverv. I begge roller var der tale om telefonisk kundeservice. • I Kundeservice Erhverv fik jeg hurtigt en betydelig rolle i Teamet, som sektion lederens højre hånd, hvilket gav mig flere interessante opgaver blandet pga min store interesse for at lære og var fleksibel overfor min arbejdsgivers behov. • Jeg blev blandt andet ansvarlig for besvarelse af Direktionsklager, medarbejderhjælp, samt dagligdag service opgaver. • Jeg blev udnævnt Konstitueret sektionsleder i 3 måneder for Vikar aften team, som udførte administrative opgaver. (20 medarbejdere i reference) • Jeg blev Konstitueret Projekt- sektions-, og bemandings-ansvarlig for 6 måneders test-team for udgående service- og salgs- kald. Senere kaldet Outbound Service, som nu er integreret del af virksomheden. (14 medarbejdere i reference)

Apprenticeship Administration and Sales, and internal sales assistent
• Post Danmark, nu PostNord, Post Distrikt Nordjylland, varetog salg og Service af Post Danmarks forpligtelser fra Skagen til Hobro. • Modtog en god Allround uddannelse indenfor kontor, salg og service, startede uddannelsen som Posthus ekspedient, på 2 posthuse, herefter i Regnskabsafdelingen, HR, Indkøb, Udvikling og til sidst Salg. • Opdagede i den forbindelse at livet og farten i en salgsafdeling tændte en gnist i mig og det var denne vej jeg ville gå. • Fik efterfølgende 3 måneders ansættelse i salgsafdelingen hvor jeg varetog projekter omkring reklamer og kunde netværk. • Var en del af Post Danmarks nationale Elev ERFA gruppe.
Education

Banking and Financial Support Services
Fokuseret Fuldtids online uddannelse, med fokus på at styrke mine kompetencer og få papir på mine interesser indenfor Økonomisk drift, virksomheds optimering, risikostyring, nøgletals beregning, Regnskaber/balance analyse, økonomisk påvirkninger i samfundet m.m. For at have større indsigt, og papir på mine interesser for at sikre optimal virksomheds drift, via fokuseret økonomisk styring og optimering. Karakterer 1. semester efteråret 2023: Statistik: 12 Branchekendskab: 12 Erhvervs- og finansjura I: 12 Økonomisk Metode: 12 karakterer 2. semester foråret 2024 Micro økonomi: 12 Privat økonomisk rådgivning: 12 Salg & rådgivning: 12 Digital kommunikation: 12 Erhvervsjura: 10
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