Sales Executive- German Speaker

Approach People Recruitment; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance‑

Training and onboarding support

Clear progression opportunities

Private health insurance

Birthday leave

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase options

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is seeking a Sales Executive – German Speaking based in Madrid (Alcobendas) to drive growth in the DACH fintech consumer & SME segment. You will convert inbound and outbound leads, guide onboarding, and deliver a high-quality client experience.

The role requires native or C2 German and English at least B2, 1–3 years in sales or BD, and a proactive, results-driven mindset. You’ll work with CRM tools and collaborate across marketing and strategy teams.

Qualifications

• Native or C2 level German with professional English (B2/C1).
• 1-3 years in sales, business development, or customer acquisition.
• Excellent communication, persuasion and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
• Experience with CRM tools and structured sales processes.
• Self-starter able to manage workload and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage with online registrants, providing product information and onboarding support.
• Outreach to leads via outbound calls to promote services and identify needs.
• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Deliver an outstanding customer journey and build trust with clients.
• Document interactions in the CRM and monitor sales metrics.
• Collaborate with marketing and strategy to optimise campaigns.
• Participate in team meetings and adapt to a fast-paced, international environment.

Skills

German (native/C2)

English (B2+)

Sales experience

CRM experience

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Sales Executive – German Speaking

Location: On-site, Alcobendas (Madrid), Spain
Industry: Financial Services / FinTech
Languages Required: German (native or C2) and English (B2+)

Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic Sales Executive – German Speaking to support the growth of the Consumer & SME segment within the DACH region. Based in Madrid, this role is responsible for converting inbound and outbound leads into active customers by delivering tailored solutions, guiding them through the onboarding process, and ensuring a high-quality client experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a passion for customer engagement and a strong interest in the financial technology sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Conversion:

• Engage with potential clients who register online, providing product information and onboarding support.

• Proactively reach out to leads via outbound calls to promote services and identify client needs.

• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets and performance KPIs.

Customer Experience:

• Deliver an outstanding customer journey in line with premium service standards.

• Build trust with clients by understanding their expectations and offering appropriate solutions.

• Ensure a customer-centric approach at every stage of the sales cycle.

Performance Tracking & CRM:

• Accurately document all interactions in the CRM system.

• Monitor and analyze sales metrics and client feedback to identify growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with marketing and strategy teams to optimize lead generation and conversion campaigns.

Team Contribution:

• Participate actively in team meetings, training sessions, and collaborative initiatives.

• Adapt to a fast-paced, international environment with enthusiasm and flexibility.

Requirements:

• Native or C2 level German and professional fluency in English (minimum B2/C1).

• 1-3 years of experience in sales, business development, or customer acquisition, ideally in financial services, tech, SaaS, or BPO.

• Excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.

• Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce, Hubspot, etc.) and structured sales processes.

• Self-starter with the ability to manage workload and priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in FinTech, FX, or digital banking.

• Experience in customer acquisition within the DACH market.

• Ability to tailor communication style to a multicultural client base.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus

• Training and onboarding support in a fast-growing international environment

• Clear progression opportunities

• Additional benefits: private health insurance, birthday leave, pension plan, employee stock purchase options, etc.