Account Executive, German Speaking

Clera; Nürnberg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Clera Labs, Inc. is seeking a results-driven B2B SaaS Sales professional to manage inbound opportunities from first contact through close in a hybrid role based in Nuremberg, Germany.

You will run discovery and product demo calls, own the sales cycle, and maintain accurate CRM records while collaborating with Marketing and Customer Success to optimize the sales process. Proficiency in German is required and startup experience is valued.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of B2B SaaS sales experience.
• Experience conducting discovery and product demos with inbound leads.
• Strong CRM discipline including pipeline management and forecasting.
• Native German with confident phone and demo communications.
• Startup/scaleup experience valued; experience selling AI or tech products.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily discovery and product demo calls with qualified inbound prospects.
• Own the sales cycle from initial contact through negotiation and close to meet monthly/quarterly targets.
• Manage lead qualification, follow-ups, and warm opportunities with accurate CRM records.
• Coordinate smooth handovers to Customer Success after deals close.
• Share customer feedback with Marketing and collaborate to improve the sale process.

Skills

B2B SaaS sales

CRM discipline

Discovery & demos

Forecasting

German language

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Join a growing B2B software team selling AI-powered phone assistants to businesses. You will manage qualified inbound opportunities from first conversation through close, helping customers understand how the technology can support their communication workflows.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple daily discovery and product demo calls with qualified inbound prospects.

• Own the sales cycle from initial contact through negotiation and close, working toward monthly and quarterly targets.

• Manage lead qualification, follow-ups, and warm opportunities while keeping CRM records and pipeline forecasts accurate.

• Coordinate smooth customer handovers to Customer Success after deals close.

• Share customer feedback with Marketing and collaborate with teammates to improve the sales process.

What We're Looking For

• At least one year of B2B SaaS sales experience, including a record of closing deals through a defined sales funnel.

• Experience conducting discovery and demo calls with qualified inbound leads, and managing follow-up workflows.

• Strong CRM discipline, including pipeline management and forecasting.

• Native-level German and confident communication over the phone and in product demonstrations.

• Comfort owning quota and working toward clear monthly and quarterly targets.

• Startup or scaleup experience is valued, as is experience selling AI or other technology products.

• Strong product and technical understanding for a technology-enabled sales environment.

Compensation & Benefits

OTE is €70,000 to €120,000, including base salary plus uncapped commission. A base salary range and visa sponsorship policy were not provided.

Location

Hybrid, based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany.