German Speaking Fintech Sales Representative (Remote)

Ignite; München; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 vacation days

Remote-first setup

Pension contributions

Bike leasing

Dog-friendly policies

Job summary

Ignite in Germany seeks a German-speaking Fintech Sales Representative to drive revenue growth with banks and financial institutions. This remote-first role, with hybrid options, requires a 2+ year B2B sales track record and a strong industry network.

You will own the full sales cycle from discovery to closing, travel for key pitches, and help shape go-to-market strategies. Base salary is €70,000–€80,000 gross per year, with an annual performance bonus and scheduled salary adjustments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of proven B2B sales track record in banking, FinTech, or data analytics sectors.
• Active, robust professional network across banking/financial institutions.
• Fluent German (C2) and professional English.
• Remote-first, fast-moving self-starter who secures quick wins.
• Willingness to travel for client pitches, exhibitions, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by acquiring strategic clients in banks/financial service providers.
• Identify new multi-industry use cases for data analytics solutions and open new pipelines.
• Own the full sales cycle from discovery and presentations to closing complex contracts.
• Represent the brand at client meetings, trade fairs, and fintech events.
• Synthesize market and customer feedback to improve go-to-market and sales strategies.
• Support product inquiries and deliver targeted training for key accounts.
• Build and scale your own sales team over time.

Job description

• Job Title: German Speaking Fintech Sales Representative
• Location: Remote-first (Full-remote within Germany) with hybrid options
• Compensation: €70,000 – €80,000 gross p.a. base salary + annual performance bonus and automatic salary adjustments
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in a similar B2B sales role

Role Overview

• Job Title: German Speaking Fintech Sales Representative
• Location: Remote-first (Full-remote within Germany) with hybrid options
• Contract Type: Permanent (Unbefristet), Full-time
• Compensation: €70,000 – €80,000 gross p.a. base salary + annual performance bonus and automatic salary adjustments
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in a similar B2B sales role

Company Mission & Culture

Every bank transaction tells the story of a consumer's financial lifetime. We build advanced analytics solutions that empower our financial partners to interpret this data instantly, securely, and profitably. Operating within an agile, flat-hierarchy environment, we champion a modern tech stack, an AI-driven culture, and absolute individual ownership.

We believe that extraordinary performance comes from giving talented professionals the freedom to shape their own success. Here, your insights drive product direction, your ideas are executed without bureaucracy, and your career progression is actively supported. Whether you choose to work from your home office anywhere in Germany or collaborate from our dog-friendly headquarters office in Kassel, you will find a collaborative and ambitious team pushing the boundaries of financial technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Client Acquisition: Drive revenue growth across banks and financial service providers by actively deploying your existing industry network.
• Market Expansion: Discover multi-industry use cases for our data analytics solutions, reaching out proactively to high-level decision-makers to open new business pipelines.
• End-to-End Deal Management: Take full ownership of the complete sales cycle—from initial discovery and technical presentations to closing complex enterprise contracts.
• Industry Representation: Act as a passionate brand ambassador and solution expert at key client meetings, major trade fairs, and national fintech events.
• Competitive Intelligence: Synthesize market shifts, competitor movements, and customer feedback to refine our broader go-to-market and sales strategies.
• Client Enablement: Support incoming product inquiries and deliver targeted training sessions to guarantee high satisfaction among key accounts.
• Leadership Roadmap: Take advantage of structured internal growth opportunities to build, guide, and scale your own dedicated sales team over time.

Candidate Requirements & Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

• Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years of proven B2B sales track record within banking, FinTech, or data analytics sectors.
• Industry Network: A robust, active professional network across banking or financial institutions.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent, negotiation-level German (C2) alongside professional working proficiency in English.
• Execution Style: A fast-moving, hands-on self-starter who thrives in a remote-first setup and knows how to secure quick wins.
• Mobility & Presence: Willingness to travel for face-to-face client pitches, exhibitions, and industry conventions.

Ideal Personality Traits

• Persuasive Communicator: Naturally gifted at explaining complex data architectures in clear, compelling business terms.
• Accountable & Driven: Highly reliable, resilient, and dedicated to consistently achieving individual targets.

Compensation, Perks & Benefits

• Base Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 gross per annum.
• Variable Incentives: Performance-based annual bonus scheme paired with automatic, scheduled salary increments.
• Workplace Freedom: 100% remote-first setup across Germany, flexible working hours, modern IT hardware, and workation privileges.
• Generous Time Off: 28 flexible vacation days annually, plus December 24th and 31st completely free.
• Comprehensive Perks: Enhanced company pension contributions (bAV), capital-forming benefits (VL), mobile tariff discounts, and corporate benefit portals.
• Mobility & Wellbeing: Subsidized local transit job tickets, bike leasing options, and discounted fitness/wellness programs (such as EGYM).
• Community Life: Regular company retreats, seasonal summer and winter get-togethers, and a dog-friendly office space.