Sales Specialist Startup Engagement (mfd)

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading startup engagement firm in Germany is seeking a Sales Specialist focused on driving lead generation and engagement with German startups. The ideal candidate should have a robust experience in sales and CRM systems, particularly HubSpot, along with strong communication skills in German and English. This role offers flexibility and a dynamic team environment committed to helping startups scale globally.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for personal impact

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in lead generation and outreach.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.
• German language proficiency at least at level B2, ideally C1.

Aufgaben

• Drive outreach efforts to generate new leads and re-engage inactive accounts.
• Qualify leads based on their startup journey stage and scalability.
• Manage the initial sales process for lead conversion.
• Track and manage leads using CRM tools.
• Offer personalized guidance to startups for program suitability.
• Refine sales strategies to increase lead conversion efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Lead generation

CRM systems

Interpersonal communication

Sales strategy

Networking

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 inactives in our CRM making sure 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 are aligned with our target profiles.
• Manage the initial sales process ensuring smooth lead conversion and high-quality applications from startups that are 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 the sales strategies and processes focusing on increasing lead conversion efficiency.

Your profile

• A passion for sales and a proven track record in lead generation and outreach.
• Strong experience with CRM systems ideally HubSpot.
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and an 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.
• German language proficiency at least at level B2 ideally at level C1 is required.

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 runs award-winning startup and innovation programs that connect the right people with the right opportunities.

Our work has been recognized globally including being named one of Europes top startup hubs by the Financial Times and having German Accelerator ranked among the top 15 startup programs by CB Insights.

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