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German Speaking Sales Manager

Ignite


Job Location:

Munich - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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)

About Us & Company Mission

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Must-Haves:
  • 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.
Nice-to-Haves:
  • Formal degree or practical technical background in Electrical Engineering or related industrial technology sectors.
Red Flags / Dealbreakers:
  • Frequent job hopping or unstable employment history.
  • Lack of experience in complex software/SaaS sales.
  • Unwillingness to travel nationally or work on-site.
Core Values That Drive Us
  • 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.
Compensation & Benefits
  • 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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