Head of Sales (German‑speaking)
Berlin, Germany
About the Company
Berlin‑based B2B company building Europe’s leading platform for custom‑made premium signage, trusted by global household names across retail, automotive, luxury, hospitality, and tech.
Role Overview
As Head of Sales, you will take ownership of the full commercial function: inbound and outbound sales, aftersales, CRM, and the customer journey from first contact through to retention of enterprise accounts. You will manage and grow a team of sales consultants, work directly with the founders on strategy, and influence the direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the sales team across inbound, outbound, and aftersales—setting clear targets and building the structure to hit them
- Own the full customer journey: from first touch to conversion to long‑term retention of major brand clients
- Drive customer satisfaction, strong reviews, and repeat business with enterprise accounts
- Oversee CRM systems and lead the implementation of AI‑driven workflows and sales automations
- Develop deep market and customer insight to inform product, pricing, and go‑to‑market decisions
- Work closely with the founders on commercial strategy and represent the sales function at leadership level
Qualifications
- 5+ years of sales leadership experience, ideally in a B2B environment with both transactional and enterprise deal flows
- Proof of a genuine player‑manager—coaching the team while closing deals yourself when it matters
- Proven track record of building structured, metrics‑driven sales teams
- Strong command of CRM systems, pipeline management, and data‑driven decision making
- Familiarity with digital marketing channels and how they feed a B2B sales funnel
- Curiosity about AI tools and genuine willingness to implement automations and agent‑based workflows
- Native‑level German is essential
- Professional English
Benefits & Compensation
- Base salary up to €100,000, depending on experience
- Direct access to the founders—a genuine seat at the leadership table
- The chance to build a commercial function from a strong base at a profitable, growing company since 2014
- A young, international, mission‑driven team with a flat hierarchy and culture built on trust and ownership
- On‑site role in a great Berlin office