Marko Pajula

Business Broker I M&A I Interim Manager I Sales I Experienced Leader

Sipoo, Uusimaa, Finland

About

I am an experienced interim manager and business broker with a strong track record in leading sales teams, driving change, and developing businesses in Finland and international markets. I thrive in demanding environments where quick analysis, clear direction, and decisive action are needed. Over the years, I have led commercial and sales organizations, created new business concepts, and managed complex transformation projects — from strategic restructurings to market expansion initiatives. As a business broker, I guide entrepreneurs and buyers through the entire M&A process, from valuation and buyer profiling to negotiations and deal closing. Key strengths: Leadership & change management • Sales strategy & performance management • Business development & new concept creation • Project leadership & execution • Strategic partnerships & international business operations

Experience

  • Business Broker at Suomen Yrityskaupat Oy
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Empowering entrepreneurs and buyers to successfully execute business acquisitions across Finland and international markets — from valuation and buyer matching to negotiations and deal closing.

  • Entrepreneur at Korekto Oy
    Apr 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos

    Sales Interim management Interim Manager: Several successful assignments as e.g. Commercial Director in marketplace business, sales management, new business concept creator, and business developer. E.g. a leading company in circulation economy launched service based new business concept. Kuudes Pelaaja Oy, Co-Founder and Partner: Web-shop for sport club apparel. Launched web shop and CRM, negotiated partnerships with sport clubs and suppliers.

  • Chief Sales Officer (CSO) - Interim at Sarastia (Numera Palvelut Oy)
    Feb 2024 - Dec 2024 · 11 mos

    Main responsibility was to lead the development and implementation of the customer strategy; enhance account management practices, streamline the sales process, and redefine sales roles across business units to align with strategic goals. The clients of financials and payroll services included wellbeing services counties, cities and municipalities. Member of the Numera group and Numera Palvelut management team.

  • Co-Founder at Sanraful Oy
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    An app with AI for online shopping. It helps women to find and buy best fitting clothes from online shops. This helps to reduce impulse buying, which saves you money, the trouble of returning items and keeps you feeling good about yourself. The retailer will see a dramatic rise in conversion rate and decrease in returns. Responsible for business planning, project management and getting the next step of funding.

  • Instru Optiikka Oy (8 mos)
    • Chief Sales Officer (CSO) - Interim
      Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 · 5 mos

      Member of the management team, responsible for sales in Instrumentarium, Nissen and Keops in Finland; appx170 stores. Main responsibility was ensuring operational activities and sales development.

    • Sales Development Manager - Interim
      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 · 4 mos

      Instru Optiikka Oy is the market leader in the optical field in both Finland and Estonia. In Finland, the company operates under three store brands: Instrumentarium, Nissen and Keops. We are part of EssilorLuxottica Group, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.