German Speaking Sales Manager

Ignite HÖSBACH 2026-09-06

Location: Hösbach (Hybrid – up to 2 home-office days/week)

Compensation: €50,000 – €60,000 Base Salary + 20% Variable Bonus

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Language Requirements: German (C2 Level) & English (B2 Level)

Company Scale: 101–500 Employees | Global IT Market Leader

About the Company & Mission Amid growing regulatory complexity, secure digital interactions remain critical. Operating as a European frontrunner in Communication Compliance and Governance based in Hösbach—supported by 15 subsidiaries and partners across more than 60 countries—this enterprise platform captures and analyzes multimedia communications data to grant businesses total visibility, rapid risk detection, and dependable decision-making.

Role Overview The organization seeks a driven, target-focused Sales Manager (m/f/d) with an aggressive hunter mindset to direct the strategic growth of domestic and international territories. Reporting to the VP Sales CEE, you will collaborate with Inside Sales, Marketing, and Solution Consultants to scale key accounts, onboard new partners, and capture market share within a rapidly expanding technology domain.

Key Responsibilities

Territory Expansion: Strategically scale designated regional and international sales zones to drive market penetration.
Client & Partner Management: Cultivate established customer ties while actively sourcing, pursuing, and closing new revenue opportunities.
Consultative Positioning: Present product updates and articulate the strategic value of compliance ecosystems across diverse business units.
Campaign & Event Execution: Cooperate with Marketing to build and run targeted sales campaigns, webinars, outreach efforts, and trade conventions.
Market Intelligence & Forecasting: Track competitor shifts to refine go-to-market execution while utilizing CRM pipelines and revenue metrics to consistently achieve sales targets.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of documented success in direct or indirect sales of technical IT products or enterprise software.
Qualifications: Degree in a commercial or technical field, certified IT System Specialist training, or equivalent credentials.
Sales Mindset: Demonstrated hunter drive with a strong history in new client acquisition and scaling.
Language Skills: C2-level fluency in German alongside strong B2-level professional English.
Tech & Tool Stack: Proficiency in Microsoft 365, MS Teams, SharePoint, collaboration apps, and CRM pipeline administration.
Mobility: Willingness to undertake routine domestic and international travel for client meetings and industry events.
Key Personality Traits: Persuasive communication, closing acumen, strategic vision, decisive problem-solving, resilience, and collaborative skills in global team setups.

What We Offer & Benefits

Financial Package: €50,000 – €60,000 base pay paired with a 20% performance-tied variable bonus.
Work-Life Balance: 27 vacation days, flexible schedules, and a hybrid remote-work policy (up to 2 days weekly).
Supportive Environment: Close cross-functional alignment with dedicated Inside Sales, Marketing, and Pre-Sales resources.
Employee Perks: Tailored professional development budgets, corporate pension schemes (betriebliche Altersvorsorge), capital-forming benefits, JobRad bike leasing, health initiatives, and regular team events.