Sales Manager

PaymentGenes Recruitment; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in digital security and crypto solutions is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in the payments and fintech sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background and a proven track record in client acquisition. This role involves developing sales strategies, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating with technical teams to deliver innovative solutions. Join a pioneering firm that combines physical elegance with advanced digital security to redefine user experiences.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in payments, fintech, card issuance, or security technology sales.
• Ability to explain complex solutions in a simple, compelling way.

Aufgaben

• Develop a regional sales strategy to maximize market potential and revenue.
• Manage the complete sales qualification cycle and exceed quarterly targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers.

Kenntnisse

Sales

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a market leader in manufacturing high-end metal payment cards and is now expanding into the digital identity and asset protection space. They're reinventing how users manage their digital assets and authenticate their identity, aiming to provide greater security and peace of mind in an increasingly digital and vulnerable world. With growing cybersecurity threats and economic uncertainty, the demand for secure, future-oriented financial tools is on the rise. Our client is looking for passionate individuals ready to help scale and promote one of the most innovative product lines in digital security and crypto-related solutions.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Sales Manager, Strategic Sales and Business Development to accelerate the next phase of their growth. This is a critical role in their regional go-to-market strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background and a proven ability to drive growth and scale. This person will be key in identifying and converting new prospects across the payments, digital asset storage, and multi-factor authentication markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a regional sales strategy to maximize market potential and revenue.
• Manage the complete sales qualification cycle and exceed quarterly targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers, including C-level and business line leads.
• Collaborate with technical and product teams to deliver innovative solutions to target clients.
• Support account management to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintain up-to-date sales forecasts and pipeline data in internal systems.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial track record of new client acquisition and revenue growth, particularly in the payment, card issuing, fintech, or digital security industries. They should understand key trends and challenges in banking, fintech, Web 3.0, and related sectors, and have an existing network within these markets.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in payments, fintech, card issuance, or security technology sales.
• Ability to explain complex solutions in a simple, compelling way.
• Experience with consultative sales and cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and general computer literacy.

Personal Attributes

• Proven track record of exceeding sales goals in competitive environments.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid growth.
• Analytical decision-maker who balances data with smart risk-taking.
• High integrity, strong judgment, and a commitment to doing what’s best for the business.
• Resilient, driven, and continuously seeks improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and inspire those around them.

Company Overview

Our client is a long-standing technology partner to leading financial institutions, fintechs, and payment card issuers, enabling secure transactions for millions globally. Known for their premium metal card solutions and innovative digital authentication tools, they combine physical elegance with cutting-edge digital security. With over two decades of industry leadership and a pioneering spirit, our client is setting new standards in payment and security experiences—bridging the physical and digital world with trust, style, and advanced technology.