Sales Manager

Wintermeyer Ventures; Osten; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wintermeyer Ventures is seeking a senior B2B sales professional to drive AI-enabled edtech solutions in energy and public administration sectors. You will manage prospects from initial outreach through contract closure, deliver strategic presentations to C-level stakeholders, and travel up to 50% for customer visits.

Based in eastern Germany, this hybrid role requires fluent German (CEFR C2) and a proven track record in complex sales with a strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience, including lead generation and closing deals.
• Experience conducting needs analyses and presenting strategic solutions to C-level decision-makers.
• Fluent German (CEFR C2) and residency in Germany.
• Proactive prospecting, strong customer focus, and ability to work independently.
• Experience selling to public-sector organizations is valuable.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage full B2B sales cycle, from outreach to contract closure.
• Identify market opportunities, qualify prospects, and conduct needs analyses.
• Deliver strategic presentations to senior executives, HR, and public-sector leaders.
• Navigate complex sales processes with extended timelines and maintain momentum.
• Build long-term client relationships through in-person meetings and visits.
• Represent the business at events and develop a professional network.
• Coordinate with internal teams and contribute ideas to improve the customer experience.

Skills

B2B sales

C-level selling

Lead generation

German CEFR C2

Job description

About the Role

Join the sales team at an edtech company focused on AI-enabled digital learning and employee development. You will build relationships with organizations in the energy sector and public administration, guiding opportunities from prospecting through close.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full B2B sales cycle, from initial outreach and lead development to presentations and contract closure.
• Identify market opportunities, qualify prospects, and conduct needs analyses to understand customer priorities.
• Deliver strategic, tailored presentations to senior executives and HR, digital, and public-sector leaders.
• Navigate complex sales processes with extended decision timelines, finding effective ways to maintain momentum and earn customer trust.
• Build long-term client relationships through regular in-person meetings and customer visits.
• Represent the business at customer events, conferences, and trade shows, and develop a professional network.
• Coordinate with internal teams and contribute ideas that improve the customer experience.

What We're Looking For

• More than five years of B2B sales experience, including lead generation, full-cycle selling, and closing deals.
• Experience conducting needs analyses and presenting strategic solutions to C-level decision-makers.
• Fluent German proficiency at CEFR C2 level or higher, and current residence in Germany.
• A proactive prospecting approach, strong customer focus, and the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Experience selling to public-sector organizations is valuable, as is a background in HR, learning and development, edtech, or AI-enabled technology solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for customer visits and events.

Compensation & Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Location

Hybrid role based in eastern Germany, with regular travel to customer locations.