German Speaking Fintech Sales Representative (Remote)

Ignite; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is seeking a German-speaking Fintech Sales Representative to drive new business across Germany in a remote-first setup with a hybrid Kassel office. You will engage executive stakeholders, leverage an established financial services network, and own the end-to-end sales process while targeting growth in enterprise data analytics solutions.

The role requires at least 2 years in B2B SaaS/FinTech sales, native German (C2,) and a proactive, structured approach with willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Two or more years of proven B2B sales experience focusing on enterprise software, FinTech, SaaS, or data analytics.
• Active rolodex of professional contacts within banking/financial institutions.
• Native-level German (C2) with executive-level presentation, articulation and persuasion skills.
• Highly structured, proactive and able to drive independent results and pipeline growth in a remote environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically for client meetings across Germany.

Responsibilities

• Leverage your established banking network to drive high-impact new customer acquisition.
• Identify cross-industry opportunities and pitch data intelligence solutions to executive leadership.
• Own the sales pipeline from outreach to contract execution, consistently meeting targets.
• Position analytics tools at conferences, client workshops and trade fairs.
• Channel market insights back to sales playbooks and product teams.
• Provide technical clarity and enablement training for long-term clients to maximize retention.
• Aim for leadership: potentially lead the sales division and recruit/mentor a team.

Skills

B2B sales

Enterprise software

FinTech

Data analytics

German (C2)

Remote work readiness

Travel readiness

Networking

Job description

Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 gross p.a. base salary + annual performance bonus and automatic salary adjustments
Job Title: German Speaking Fintech Sales Representative
Location: Remote-first (Full-remote within Germany) with hybrid options (Central hub office in Kassel)
Contract Type: Permanent (Unbefristet), Full-time
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in a similar B2B sales role
Language Requirement: Native-level German (C2)
Company Mission & Culture
Bank transaction data reflects the complex financial realities of everyday consumers. Our mission is to help financial sector institutions decode these massive data streams efficiently, transforming raw data insights into measurable financial value. Operating as a fast-paced, high-impact organization, we leverage cutting-edge AI cultures and modern tech stacks to redefine financial analytics. We foster a culture where transparency, trust, and speed replace corporate red tape. If you want to sell a sophisticated, market-proven solution used by over 1,000 financial partners—while having a direct voice in shaping department strategy—you will find an ideal professional home here.
Key Responsibilities

• Network Activation: Leverage your established connections and network in the banking and financial services sector to drive high-impact new customer acquisition.
• Consultative Selling: Identify cross-industry opportunities and pitch sophisticated data intelligence solutions directly to executive leadership and C-level stakeholders.
• Sales Pipeline Ownership: Steer complex commercial discussions from initial outreach to successful contract execution while consistently meeting individual sales targets.
• Evangelizing Innovation: Position our cutting-edge analytics tools effectively at major industry conferences, client workshops, and trade fairs, proudly representing our brand.
• Strategic Feedback Loop: Channel valuable field insights regarding market trends and product demands directly back into our sales playbook and product development teams.
• Account Support: Facilitate technical clarity and provide occasional enablement training for existing long-term clients to maximize retention.
• Team Scaling Path: Advance into an overarching leadership position where you take complete charge of the sales division and recruit, mentor, and lead your own team.

Candidate Requirements & Profile
Must-Have Qualifications

• Domain Experience: At least 2 years of proven B2B sales experience focusing on enterprise software, FinTech, SaaS, or data analytics solutions.
• Network Access: An active, ready-to-activate rolodex of professional contacts within banking and financial institutions.
• Communication Mastery: Native-level fluency in German (C2) with exceptional C-level presentation, articulation, and persuasion skills.
• Operational Mindset: Highly structured, proactive, and capable of driving independent results and pipeline growth in a remote environment.
• Readiness: Openness to domestic travel for crucial client meetings, workshops, and major industry events across Germany.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Working proficiency in professional English.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits

• Financial Package: €70,000 – €80,000 gross annual base salary, augmented by individual performance bonuses and automated annual pay steps.
• Remote Flexibility: Full work-from-home freedom across Germany, a modern home-office hardware setup, and flexible scheduling.
• Time Off: 28 flexible vacation days per year + guaranteed paid days off on December 24 and 31.
• Additional Benefits: Company pension scheme (bAV) with premium matching, VL savings assistance, mobile discounts, local job tickets, corporate bike leasing, and EGYM fitness subscriptions.
• Office & Culture: Dog-friendly central hub office in Kassel backed by recurring team meetups, collaborative sessions, and company celebrations.