Sales Manager (m/w/d) Full Remote

FINDIQ GmbH; Herford; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Paid training

Learning time

Startup insights

Job summary

FINDIQ GmbH is seeking an energetic sales professional to drive the rollout of our AI-powered knowledge platform for industrial machinery. You will engage machine manufacturers and operators, from mid-sized firms to global players, guiding them from first contact to signed contracts.

The role combines digital outreach with traditional field visits across Germany, requiring travel and a passion for building lasting customer relationships. Fluency in English and German is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed degree or comparable qualification in engineering, business or sales.
• Proven initial success in sales or introducing digital solutions to the industry.
• Passion for winning over new customers.
• Practical experience in or strong interest in industrial machinery/service.
• Experience with or enthusiasm for working in a tech startup.
• Willingness to travel and enjoy customer visits and events.
• Excellent English and German skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell our digital product to machine manufacturers and operators, from mid-sized to global corporations.
• Guide customers from initial contact to contract signing.
• Acquire new customers through cold outreach and networking.
• Use a hybrid sales approach combining digital communication with field sales.
• Present our product in customer meetings and industry events.
• Contribute to the development of our sales strategy and activities.

Skills

Sales experience

English & German

Networking

Customer outreach

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering, Business or Sales degree

Job description

findIQ...

... is a tech startup based in the industrial region of Ostwestfalen-Lippe in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
We are on a mission to lead the generational shift in the service of industrial machinery and equipment. To achieve this, we are building the first AI-powered knowledge platform that enables companies - from medium-sized machine manufacturers to global enterprises - to pass on the expertise of today's service specialists to the next generation.
We launched in early 2022 in our home region and have been growing rapidly on an international scale ever since.
That's why we need you!

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and can be performed remotely from anywhere in Germany. You will mainly work from your home office and travel to Herford or directly to our customers when needed.

What awaits you

As a fast-growing technology company, we bring together passion and expertise in software development, artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering and technical service. Do you see yourself in this? Then join us and help shape the future of industry. If you're looking for a young and forward-thinking company culture, you've come to the right place! With us, you can make an impact, think in new ways and grow beyond your limits.

Your responsibilities in sales:

• Selling our digital product to machine manufacturers and operators - from mid-sized companies to global industrial corporations.

• Guiding customers from initial contact to contract signing.

• Acquiring new customers through cold outreach and networking.

• Hybrid sales approach combining digital communication with traditional field sales.

• Presenting our product in customer meetings as well as at industry events.

• Contributing to the development of our sales strategy, organization and activities.

What we expect

• A completed degree or comparable qualification in engineering, business or sales.

• Proven initial success in sales or in introducing digital solutions to the (mechanical engineering) industry.

• Passion for winning over new customers.

• Practical experience in or strong interest in the field of industrial machinery and equipment service.

• Experience with or enthusiasm for working in a tech startup.

• Willingness to travel and enjoyment of customer visits, industry events and networking activities.

• Excellent English and German skills.

This is what sets the findIQ team apart:

• We take great responsibility for what we're building together at FINDIQ.
• We think in terms of potential and solutions - even when things get challenging.
• We act with foresight - making decisions with the long term in mind and standing behind what we do.
• We work independently, approach tasks proactively and take ownership of our daily work.
• We treat people with openness, empathy and a positive view of humanity - both inside and outside the company.
• We're passionate about industry and technology - and we stay curious, bold and pragmatic.

What we offer

• An attractive salary: We offer fair compensation with performance-based components

• Trust: We provide what you need to become the best version of yourself

• Flexible work: Your workplace is mostly remote if you wish, with occasional in-person meetings in Herford or at the customers' site

• A strong team: We work with openness, appreciation and genuine enthusiasm for what we're building together

• Individual development: We give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally - including paid training, coaching and dedicated learning time

• Startup insights: You'll work closely with the founding team and gain direct insights into their work