German Business Development Representative

Cross Border Talents; Köln; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary €30,000 gross per year

Uncapped bonus €5,175 gross per year

Job summary

Cross Border Talents seeks a German-speaking Sales Executive to drive AI advertising solutions in a rapidly evolving market. You will identify, engage, and close deals with B2B clients, managing the full sales cycle and building a robust pipeline.

Requirements include C1 German and B2 English, 1+ year in B2B sales, and experience in outbound prospecting and CRM systems. A base salary plus uncapped bonus reflects performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• German proficiency at C1 level; English at B2 level.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in B2B sales or similar.
• Good knowledge of digital marketing (SEO, PPC, digital ads).
• Experience in outbound sales, cold calling and self-prospecting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients via inbound/outbound channels; cold calling, email outreach, social selling.
• Generate new business opportunities and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Understand client objectives and present tailored AI advertising solutions.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Hit and exceed sales targets, revenue goals and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM tools like Salesforce.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth onboarding and handover.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and build client relationships.

Skills

German language proficiency (C1)

English language proficiency (B2)

1+ year B2B sales

Digital marketing knowledge

Outbound sales experience

CRM familiarity (Salesforce)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

German-Speaking Sales Executive – AI Advertising | Barcelona

Start Date: 23 November 2026

Build your sales career in the world of Artificial Intelligence!

Are you a sales-driven professional with a passion for digital marketing and cutting-edge technology? Do you enjoy connecting with clients, identifying business opportunities and closing deals?

Join one of the world's leading AI companies and help businesses unlock the potential of AI-powered advertising solutions. We're looking for an ambitious, proactive and results-oriented German-speaking Sales Executive ready to make an impact in a fast-growing industry.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients through inbound and outbound channels, including cold calling, email outreach and social selling.
• Generate new business opportunities and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Understand clients' business objectives and present tailored AI advertising solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and closing.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, revenue goals and activity KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions using Salesforce or other CRM tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth client onboarding and handover process.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell additional solutions.
• Build strong client relationships through a consultative, customer-centric sales approach.

What We're Looking For

• German proficiency at C1 level and English proficiency at B2 level.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in B2B sales, business development, lead generation or a similar commercial role.
• Good knowledge of digital marketing, including SEO, PPC and the digital advertising ecosystem.
• Experience in outbound sales, cold calling and self-prospecting.
• Understanding of lead qualification and pre-sales processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage with senior decision-makers.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms and experience managing client databases.
• A proactive, target-driven mindset with a strong motivation to achieve results.
• Curiosity about AI, advertising technology and innovative digital solutions.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Base salary: €30,000 gross per year.
• Uncapped bonus: €5,175 gross per year at target, with unlimited earning p