Andreas Renk
(he/him)Forward Deployed Architect – Sales Architecture, Quoting Processes & Systems Integration
Forward Deployed Architect – Sales Architecture, Quoting Processes & Systems Integration
I help mid-sized manufacturers and technical B2B companies in the DACH region quote complex, variant-heavy products reliably, fast, accurately, and without the constant back-and-forth between sales, engineering, and production that usually kills deal velocity. My framework is Quote-to-Cash: from the first customer inquiry through configuration, pricing, and proposal, to a clean handover into ERP and operational systems. I work as a Forward Deployed Architect, meaning I don't hand over a concept deck and leave. I embed directly in the client's team and systems, make decisions on the spot, and stay until the process runs in production, not just in a demo. CRM is where the groundwork starts. CPQ is where complexity becomes manageable: dependency rules, variant logic, and pricing structur...