Sales Leader (Enterprise) | Germany

DeepL; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DeepL is seeking an experienced Enterprise Sales leader to drive the German market and manage a team of Account Executives. You will build a high-performing group, implement scalable processes, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to fuel long-term growth.

The role requires strong coaching, SaaS domain expertise, and the ability to forecast and report to senior leadership. You will shape the enterprise sales strategy in a fast-moving environment at DeepL.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading enterprise account executive teams and growing them.
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and enterprise buying cycles.
• Proven coaching and mentoring abilities to develop individuals and teams.
• Ability to forecast, report progress, and influence leadership decisions.
• Track record of building scalable, high-performing sales teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead, inspire, and set the strategic vision for the Enterprise Sales team in Germany and contribute to the broader DeepL sales organisation
• Build and grow a high-performing team through thoughtful hiring, structured onboarding, ongoing coaching, and professional development of Account Executives
• Be the driving force behind scaling the team and the business - creating the processes, playbooks, and culture that enable sustainable, long-term growth
• Own your team's performance targets and cultivate an environment where every AE can do their best work
• Collaborate closely with Sales Development, Solution Consulting, Customer Success, Product, and Marketing to align priorities and maximize collective impact
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of DeepL's product and competitive landscape to support your team with confidence
• Build, track, and analyse sales pipelines and buying trends, using insights to continuously improve how we work
• Report predictably and accurately to senior leadership on progress and challenges, including regular forecasting
• Establish scalable policies and processes that set the team - and DeepL's Enterprise revenue - up for success
• Roll up your sleeves when it matters: you lead by example and show up for your team and customers

Kenntnisse

Enterprise sales leadership

SaaS business models

Coaching & development

Forecasting & analytics

Team building

Jobbeschreibung

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.

Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw \"Jarek\" Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.

Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you're ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.

What Sets Us Apart

What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We're a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.

When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.

What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn,Instagram, and our Blog.

How You Will Contribute To DeepL's Success

• Lead, inspire, and set the strategic vision for the Enterprise Sales team in Germany and contribute to the broader DeepL sales organisation
• Build and grow a high-performing team through thoughtful hiring, structured onboarding, ongoing coaching, and professional development of Account Executives
• Be the driving force behind scaling the team and the business - creating the processes, playbooks, and culture that enable sustainable, long-term growth
• Own your team's performance targets and cultivate an environment where every AE can do their best work
• Collaborate closely with Sales Development, Solution Consulting, Customer Success, Product, and Marketing to align priorities and maximize collective impact
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of DeepL's product and competitive landscape to support your team with confidence
• Build, track, and analyse sales pipelines and buying trends, using insights to continuously improve how we work
• Report predictably and accurately to senior leadership on progress and challenges, including regular forecasting
• Establish scalable policies and processes that set the team - and DeepL's Enterprise revenue - up for success
• Roll up your sleeves when it matters: you lead by example and show up for your team and customers

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience managing and developing Enterprise Account Executive teams, with a genuine passion for helping people grow
• 5+ years in sales, ideally within a scale-up B2B SaaS environment where you've helped shape the journey from early-stage to structured growth
• Currently or recently leading a team of at least 8 Enterprise AEs in a B2B SaaS context
• Strong grasp of SaaS business models, collaboration technology, and enterprise buying cycles
• A track record of achieving both personal and team goals - and of building the conditions that make those results repeatable
• Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and communication skills - you know how to unlock potential in others
• Comfort with ambiguity and a talent for bringing clarity and structure to fast-moving situations