German Speaking Sales Manager
Job Summary
Locations: Munich-Unterhaching (HQ) Dortmund Berlin Hanover Nuremberg (On-site)
Compensation:Base Salary Uncapped Commission
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Language Requirement: Native / Fluent German (C2 Level)
Industry: Software Development / Enterprise SaaS (51100 Employees)
Digitalization is fundamentally transforming our daily working lives. As a leading software development company (51100 employees) with headquarters in Munich-Unterhaching and presence across major German hubs our cutting-edge technology empowers mid-market and enterprise industrial clients to become significantly more productive and profitable.
Our mission is to power all mobile enterprise devices with our innovative software solutions giving our customers a sustainable competitive edge. We pride ourselves on flat hierarchies direct communication an international Du culture and deep operational expertise.
We are looking for an ambitious results-driven German-Speaking Sales Manager (m/f/d) with strong B2B software sales this full-cycle 360 sales role you will take complete ownership of your pipelinewith a heavy emphasis (90%) on acquiring new accounts (Hunter Mentality) as well as expanding existing client relationships through cross-selling and upselling.
Supported by dedicated Telesales and Presales teams providing pre-qualified leads you will focus your efforts on pitching presenting negotiating and closing key deals across German-speaking markets.
- New Customer Acquisition (90% New Business): Proactively prospect engage and close prospective mid-market and enterprise customers across industrial sectors.
- Full 360 Sales Cycle Ownership: Lead the sales process from initial contact and discovery through consultative pitching contract negotiation closing and account development.
- Executive Presentations & Demos: Deliver persuasive software solution demos and pitches to C-level decision-makers and key business stakeholders.
- Events & Outreach: Plan and run customer presentations and webinars and represent the company as an ambassador at national trade fairs and industry conferences.
- Revenue & Pricing Authority: Lead bidding and price negotiations with direct closing authority and quota responsibility.
- Account Expansion: Identify growth potential in existing accounts to drive revenue through cross-selling and upselling.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with Telesales Presales and technical departments to ensure a smooth sales process and high customer satisfaction.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of proven experience in B2B sales for complex explanation-heavy software or SaaS solutions.
- 360 Sales Track Record: Proven experience managing complete end-to-end sales cycles independently.
- Hunter Mentality: High energy with strong acquisition pitching and cold-outreach capabilities.
- Language Skills: Native or bilingual German skills (C2 level) required for high-level business conversations.
- Work Style: Structured resume with clear verifiable KPIs and a stable career history (no job-hopping patterns).
- Mobility & Travel: High willingness to engage in regular national field travel (Außendienst) for client visits trade shows and industry events.
- Location: Readiness to work fully on-site in one of our main locations (Munich-Unterhaching Dortmund Berlin Hanover or Nuremberg). Home office is not offered.
- Formal degree or practical technical background in Electrical Engineering or related industrial technology sectors.
- Frequent job hopping or unstable employment history.
- Lack of experience in complex software/SaaS sales.
- Unwillingness to travel nationally or work on-site.
- Innovation: Continuously refining our technology to secure a competitive edge for our clients.
- Quality: Continuous testing and enhancement of all products.
- Know-how: Long-standing expertise and active investment in employee learning & development.
- Teamwork: Stronger together to achieve greater collective milestones.
- Integrity & Accountability: Delivering on our promises and taking ownership of our actions.
- Workplace Well-being: Uncompromising commitment to employee health safety individual growth and a fair environment.
- High Earning Potential: Competitive base salary of paired with an uncapped commission structure.
- Company Car: Modern company car provided including full permission for private use.
- Security & Time Off: Permanent employment contract with 30 ½ vacation days per year.
- Sales Empowerment: Full pricing and closing authority giving you direct leverage over your performance and revenue.
- Lead Generation Support: In-house Telesales and Presales teams pre-qualify leads so you can focus on high-yield hunting and closing.
- Professional Growth: Generous annual budget for internal and external training and continuous education.
- Health & Lifestyle Perks: Supplementary corporate health insurance and access to Corporate Benefits discounts.
- Company Culture: Open international atmosphere with flat hierarchies and direct decision-making routes.
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