Inside Sales Executive

Euro London; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Frankfurt is looking for an Inside Sales Executive to drive sales activities mainly in the DACH region. Candidates must be bilingual in German and English, ideally with a background in business or sales. The role involves generating leads, qualifying accounts, and booking meetings with senior sales team members. This position offers competitive salary up to €50K plus bonuses, with the opportunity to transition into a full sales role in the future.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both German and English, with knowledge of other languages a plus.
• Strong interest in a sales career and ability to interact well with clients.
• Experience using LinkedIn and CRM tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads via cold calling, email, and social media.
• Book meetings for Sales Directors and Senior Associates.
• Research and qualify potential new business opportunities.
• Create account maps and maintain plans for target accounts.
• Initiate network events for clients and prospects.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Networking (LinkedIn, CRM)

Education

Recent business graduate or relevant work experience

Tools

SalesForce

Job description

Our client, a leading SaaS company for M&A activity in financial institutions, is seeking an Inside Sales Executive to promote their solution and support the Sales Directors for the DACH region.

This role suits candidates who are bilingual German / English and looking to start a career in sales. Ideal for recent graduates or candidates with initial experience in a sales role.

You will sell to top tier investment banks, as well as large Corporates and Private Equity Funds. You will sell on the phone to Financial Analysts & Associates as well as professionals in M&A and Finance.

Your main focus will be researching the market, qualifying potential new business and booking sales meetings for the Directors. If successful, you can transition into a full sales professional within 12 to 18 months.

Role based in central Frankfurt, reporting to Sales Director. Hybrid working policy.

Responsibilities

• Inside Sales Role covering primarily DACH, but also CEE & Nordics
• Generating leads, via cold calling, email and social media
• Booking physical and online meetings for Sales Directors and Senior Sales Associates
• Researching potential new accounts and qualifying the opportunities
• Creating and maintaining account maps and plans for target accounts
• Initiating and organising network events for clients and prospects
• Proactively providing input to sales and marketing teams on recent deals
• Holding presentations, demonstrating and selling the products to potential clients
• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Preparing and submitting sales proposals.

Profile:

• Affinity for the sales process and dynamics, ambition to grow in sales role.
• Fluent German & English essential (other languages an advantage, Italian, Spanish, French)
• Recent business graduate / relevant work experience, ideally sales related.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build a rapport with clients.
• Proficient with using LinkedIn and other networking tools, as well as CRM tools, in particular SalesForce.
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: up to 50K€ basic + 12K€ bonus

Please send your CV in English to [e-mail]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.