Hybrid Account Director (mfd) Talent Solutions, 12 months FTC

LinkedIn; München; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading talent solutions provider is looking for a Sales Representative based in Munich or Berlin. The role involves managing existing client relationships and developing new business within the DACH academic and higher education sectors. Candidates should have 2 years of sales experience and be fluent in English and German. This hybrid position allows for flexibility in working from home and the office, with a focus on driving client engagement and successfully closing deals. Travel requirements are approximately 20%.

Qualifikationen

• 2 years of sales experience.
• Business fluency in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Establish and manage customer relationships for revenue growth.
• Close renewal and add-on deals consistently at or above quota level.
• Maintain prospecting activity to build a healthy pipeline.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the territory.
• Act as a brand evangelist to improve understanding of Talent Solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Be advanced in Territory and Account Planning.
• Use best practices with CRM and Sales tools.
• Travel approximately 20% of the time.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Jobbeschreibung

This role will be based in Munich or Berlin.

At LinkedIn our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture connection clarity and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days as determined by the business needs of the team.

As a member of our Talent Solutions Sales Team you will be a part of an experienced group of sales professionals who are bringing LinkedIn's Talent Solutions products (Talent and Learning). In this sales role you will have full‑cycle responsibility for driving new business but also maintaining an existing book of client relationships. This role focuses on delivering value to DACH Academics & Higher Education Clients in our Mid‑Market Segment. You will be responsible for helping our customers effectively engage with our solutions (Talent & Learning). You will be dedicated to making our customers stronger and seeking out opportunities for growth.

We are looking for candidates with entrepreneurial DNA. You can handle ambiguity and improvise new processes when needed. You are solutions oriented and have a growth mindset. This role will provide the opportunity to put your own stamp on this territory. Experience implementing a Go To Market strategy for Educational and Research Institutions in this region would position the ideal candidate for success.

Responsibilities

• Establish new and manage existing customer relationships for revenue and build up relationship growth both over the phone, MS Teams, and in-person meetings.
• Close renewal and add‑on deals and new business consistently at or above quota level.
• Maintain prospecting activity to build a healthy pipeline and further increase footprint in the DACH market.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for the territory and provide reliable forecasts.
• Act as a brand evangelist to improve awareness & understanding of LinkedIn Talent Solutions for potential Higher Education customers.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners.
• Be advanced in Territory and Account Planning and Forecasting.
• Use best practices when using CRM and other Sales tools in order to manage the Sales and Buyer cycles.
• Travel time: approximately 20%.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years of sales experience.
• Business fluency in English and German.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of closing sales experience.
• Experience in HR recruitment media and HR software.
• Experience in selling SaaS e‑learning or recruiting solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform.
• Knowledge of software contract terms and conditions with the ability to create fair transactions.
• Knowledge of Academics landscape specifically around Public Sector Tender Processes.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and accurate forecasting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to find, manage and close high‑level business in an evangelist sales environment.
• Ability to assess business opportunities and use data to inform decision making and persuade others.
• Ability to manage a large number of prospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors.
• General interest in Higher Education and public sector.

Suggested Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Forecasting
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Adaptability

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Customer Service
• Business Solutions
• Cost Estimation
• Drafting
• Activex

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Employment Type: Full‑time

Vacancy: 1