Sales Executive - German Market

Go Ahead HiRe; München; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Uncapped commission

Munich office

Job summary

Go Ahead HiRe is seeking a Sales Executive to drive growth in the German market from our Munich office. You will handle inbound inquiries, prospect new clients, and convert high-intent leads into long-term partnerships.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in German and English, manage CRM records, and support licensing and client onboarding, all while earning uncapped commissions in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Native or fluent German; English proficiency required.
• Experience in sales or client-facing roles.
• Structured and organised with strong CRM skills.
• Team player with proactive mindset.
• Comfortable navigating sales processes and licensing context.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for incoming sales inquiries and drive new business.
• Prospect for new clients in the German market.
• Follow up on high-intent leads and close deals.
• Manage client relationships and licensing processing.
• Log communications in the CRM and support marketing with outbound content.
• Collaborate with internal teams in German and English.

Skills

German fluency

Excellent communicator

Customer-focused

Organised

CRM familiarity

Proactive

English proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Sales Executive German market

Reports To: Vice President, International

Introduction:

Are you an engaging, results-oriented professional who excels at building rapport and closing deals? We are looking for a Sales Executive to handle incoming inquiries, prospect for new business, and convert high-intent leads into long-term clients. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for interested prospects in the German market. Your primary focus will be proactively reaching out to potential new clients, actively following up on incoming leads, listening to prospect needs, and seamlessly navigating them through the decision -making process to close the deal.

About our client:

Our client is a leading global copyright licensing organization, founded in the UK in 2004. Operating across 28 countries, they represent over 1,000 rights holders, including major Hollywood studios such as Disney, Universal and Paramount, as well as independent TV producers. They facilitate the legal public display of movies and TV programmes by issuing public performance licenses to businesses and organizations worldwide. With a dedicated team of over 200 professionals worldwide, they are now further strengthening their established German team at their beautiful office in Munich.

As a key member of this growing team, you will drive sales growth in Germany, communicating with potential clients in German and collaborating internally in both German and English. The company prioritizes personal development through 1:1 coaching and hands-on sales workshops. If you are motivated and eager to make an impact in the entertainment industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career!

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Role: Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming sales inquiries while proactively driving new business development to expand the client base.
• Client Queries: Handle inquiries regarding rights, pricing, content availability, and more.
• Client Relationships: Develop and maintain high service standards with both new and existing clients.
• License Processing: Issue licenses for content screenings (B2C and B2B).
• CRM Management: Log and document relevant information and client communication in our CRM system.
• Marketing Support: Assist the marketing team with content curation for outbound communication.

Who You Are:

• Excellent Communicator: You have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-Focused: You are dedicated to providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships.
• Organised: You can manage multiple tasks efficiently and keep detailed records.
• Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable using CRM systems and other sales-related software.
• Team Player: You work well with others and support your colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Proactive: You take initiative and are always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.
• Language: Native or Fluent German Speaker; Proficiency in English is required.

What They Offer:

• Good salary plus uncapped commission
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week in their Munich office, 2 days from home
• The chance to work with a passionate, dedicated, and growing team