Graduate Sales – Account Executive – SMB – Fluent German

Mintel; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market intelligence company in London is looking for a Junior Account Executive to join their sales team. This role focuses on the DACH market, requiring fluency in German and English. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has a degree, and a passion for sales. You will manage client accounts and contribute to revenue growth while utilizing CRM tools in a hybrid working environment. Competitive salary and realistic OTE available.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English required.
• Comfortable in a busy, outgoing environment.
• Energetic and naturally curious.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving single copy revenue.
• Manage the full sale cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Maintain product knowledge across all Mintel product lines.

Skills

Fluent in German & English

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Team player

Curiosity

Education

Degree educated with a strong interest in sales

Tools

CRM SFDC

LinkedIn

Sales Navigator

Vidyard

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Junior Account Executive - SMB - Fluent German

• London, United Kingdom

Location: St Pauls, London with a hybrid working environment.

Base salary: £30,000 Realistic OTE £61,000

About this role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual to join our SMB EMEA sales team in London as a full-time, office-based Junior Account Executive, focusing on the DACH market. This team has always been a cornerstone of Mintel’s sales success story, and a great starting point as you develop your career in sales. The primary focus of this role will be selling Mintel’s reports catalogue, which will have an element of client management and the core focus looking at new client acquisition.

Who this role would suit:

The ideal candidate will have some early experience in sales and seek a role where they can actively develop their sales skills set. This role requires someone who is curious, resilient and determined to win by remaining focused on revenue opportunities. They must also be highly organised, have a ‘can-do’ attitude and have a passion for new business.

The responsibilities for this role:

• Results focused: Responsible for achieving single copy revenue and ensuring activity metrics by focusing on pipeline development. Managing the full sale cycle from prospecting, negotiating to closing.
• Client-Focused: Ensure the maximum Mintel solution is compelling and clearly defined for every client to meet their needs.
• Tech Savvy: Ensure the team is up to date with technology and using it in an appropriate and most advantageous manner including Groove, Sales Navigator, CRM SFDC, Vidyard, LinkedIn.
• Curious & Client-Centric: Maintain product knowledge across all Mintel product lines, with a deep understanding of the impact and value we provide to clients in supporting their growth
• Confident Communicator: At ease presenting over the phone, zoom an in-person with all role types, from Marketing to C Suite.
• Data driven: Actively manage and progress the sales pipeline, utilise the CRM for timely, transparent reporting and continuous performance improvement
• Avid Learner: A growth mindset always seeking to learn and to develop sales skills and techniques. Actively provide intervention when performance improvement is required.
• Business Partner: Work with internal stakeholders across Sales, Client Success, Insights, Marketing, Sales Enablement, Product Development and Finance to ensure your business goals and team are adequately supported
• Caring, Fun & Inclusive: Take an active role in team and company events, incentives and celebrations

Requirements:

• Fluent in German & English
• Degree educated with a strong interest in sales
• Comfortable in busy, outgoing environment
• Confident in a telephone/zoom based role
• Self-motivated, competitive and team player
• Willing to take on board new ideas and ways of working
• Energetic and naturally curious and inquisitive
• Successful record to date in terms of attitude, activity, sales and coachable
• Demonstrated aptitude for negotiation, retaining and growing revenue
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• A proven ability to exceed sales quotas demonstrated by a history of success is not required but would strengthen application.

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