Sales Specialist - Startup Engagement (m / f / d)

Start2 Group; München; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global innovation leader in Munich is searching for a Sales Specialist - Startup Engagement to drive lead generation and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will engage with German startups, qualify leads, and assist in converting them into successful scaling programs. This role requires a passion for sales, strong CRM experience, and effective communication in both German and English. Enjoy a dynamic environment with autonomy and opportunities for personal growth.

Leistungen

Dynamic entrepreneurial team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in lead generation and outreach.
• Strong experience with CRM systems.
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem.

Aufgaben

• Drive outreach efforts to generate new leads.
• Qualify leads based on startup journey stage.
• Manage the initial sales process for startups.

Kenntnisse

Lead generation

CRM systems

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills (German and English)

Sales expertise

Tools

HubSpot

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

As the Sales Specialist - Startup Engagement, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our sales funnel by proactively engaging with high-potential German startups. Your main focus will be on outreach, lead generation, and converting inactive contacts in our CRM, ensuring we have the right startups at the right time to match them with our suite of government-funded global scaling programs. This role is ideal for a sales expert who thrives in initiating new contacts, building early-stage relationships, and qualifying leads to fuel our scaling programs.

• Drive outreach efforts reaching out to German startups via LinkedIn, events, and other channels to generate new leads and re-engage inactive CRM accounts.
• Qualify leads based on their startup journey stage and scalability, ensuring they align with our target profiles.
• Manage the initial sales process, ensuring smooth lead conversion and high-quality applications from startups ready for scaling support.
• Work with CRM tools to track, manage, and nurture leads, optimizing the process for maximum efficiency.
• Offer personalized guidance to startups, introducing them to the most suitable programs for their international growth goals.
• Contribute to refining sales strategies and processes, focusing on increasing lead conversion efficiency.

Your profile

• A passion for sales with a proven track record in lead generation and outreach.
• Strong experience with CRM systems, ideally HubSpot.
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and understanding of different business models within various verticals.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in both German and English.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to quickly build rapport and establish credibility with stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and results-driven, with a strong focus on quality lead conversion.

Why us

• A dynamic entrepreneurial team environment with a strong commitment to helping European startups scale globally.
• Significant autonomy coupled with a supportive, collaborative culture.
• Flat organizational structure offering ample opportunities for personal impact and growth.
• A vast network within the startup ecosystem to support your sales and engagement efforts.
• An international work atmosphere with flexible working arrangements including home office and the option to work from our offices in Munich or Berlin.

About us

Start2 Group is a global innovation leader committed to elevating your startup journey.

As a premier startup ecosystem platform, we serve as the ultimate destination for growth-oriented startups, corporations, investors, and governments to shape and scale ventures with growth potential.

Founded in 2008, Start2 Group has played a pivotal role in the success stories of thousands of startups, guiding them from initial fundraising to global expansion. We operate across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, shaping the future of innovation on a global scale.

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Business Development, Employee Orientation, Public Health, Account Management, VersionOne, Conflict Management, Project Management, Relationship Management, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management, Human Resources, Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1