German or Dutch Speaking Advertising Sales Account Manager

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Group in Dublin 2 is seeking a German or Dutch-speaking Advertising Sales Account Manager for a 12-month fixed-term, onsite role.

You will manage SMB advertisers, build strong relationships, and drive revenue through consultative selling and digital advertising solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in inside sales, account management, or a similar client-facing role.
• Professional fluency in German or Dutch and English (C1 level or above).
• Experience with outbound calling and proactive customer engagement.
• Exposure to digital advertising, media sales, SaaS, or a similar commercial environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Target-driven mindset with the ability to achieve measurable results.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• A completed secondary school qualification such as the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of small and medium-sized business advertisers, helping them grow their businesses through effective advertising solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to engage new prospects.
• Conduct approximately 40–50 warm outbound calls per day, alongside email outreach and proactive follow-ups.
• Understand customer objectives, uncover business needs, and recommend relevant advertising products and solutions.
• Guide advertisers through campaign optimisation, product education, and performance reviews.
• Manage sales opportunities from initial engagement through to conversion, retention, and account growth.

Skills

Inside sales

Account management

Customer engagement

Outbound calling

German language

Dutch language

English (C1+)

Education

Secondary school qualification

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

German, Dutch or Nordic Speaking Advertising Sales Account Manager

Dublin 2 | Fully Onsite | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Potential to Extend

Turn Your Language Skills into a Career in Digital Advertising

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for sales, digital media, and building strong customer relationships? Do you enjoy helping businesses grow while working in a dynamic, target-driven environment?

We’re looking for a German or Dutch-speaking Advertising Sales Account Manager to join a fast-paced team supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the digital advertising space.

In this role, you’ll work closely with advertisers to understand their business goals, identify growth opportunities, and help them get the most out of their advertising campaigns. Combining consultative selling, account management, and digital advertising expertise, you’ll play a key role in driving customer success, revenue growth, and long-term client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in sales, account management, SaaS, or digital media who wants to develop their commercial skills and build expertise in a rapidly evolving industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build Relationships & Drive Sales

• Manage a portfolio of small and medium-sized business advertisers, helping them grow their businesses through effective advertising solutions.


• Build trusted relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to engage new prospects.


• Conduct approximately 40–50 warm outbound calls per day, alongside email outreach and proactive follow-ups.


• Understand customer objectives, uncover business needs, and recommend relevant advertising products and solutions.


• Guide advertisers through campaign optimisation, product education, and performance reviews.


• Manage sales opportunities from initial engagement through to conversion, retention, and account growth.

Own Your Pipeline & Achieve Results

• Maintain an organised and accurate sales pipeline using CRM tools such as Salesforce.


• Work towards daily, weekly, and monthly activity and performance targets.


• Follow up consistently with leads, customers, and renewal opportunities to maximise conversion and retention.


• Keep clear records of customer interactions, sales opportunities, and agreed next steps.


• Monitor pipeline performance and contribute to accurate sales forecasting.

Deliver an Outstanding Customer Experience

• Provide professional, engaging, and solution-focused customer interactions across phone and email.


• Help customers understand advertising solutions and make informed decisions based on their business needs.


• Follow established service standards, processes, and data privacy requirements.


• Identify recurring customer challenges and share insights to improve the customer experience.


• Collaborate with colleagues and team leaders to continuously improve sales performance and ways of working.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in inside sales, account management, customer engagement, or a similar client-facing role.


• Professional fluency in German or Dutch and English (C1 level or above), both written and spoken.


• Previous experience with outbound calling, proactive customer engagement, or sales development.


• Exposure to digital advertising, media sales, SaaS, technology platforms, or a similar commercial environment.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage customers over the phone.


• A target-driven mindset, with the resilience and motivation to achieve measurable results.


• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.


• A completed secondary school qualification, such as the Irish Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

It Would Be a Bonus If You Have

• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM system.


• An interest in social media, digital marketing, online advertising, and emerging digital trends.


• Knowledge of the German or Dutch speaking is market and its business culture.


• Experience working in a fast-paced, KPI-driven sales or customer service environment.

The Qualities That Will Help You Succeed

• Customer-focused: You enjoy understanding customer needs and finding practical solutions.


• Commercially minded: You can recognise opportunities and turn conversations into business results.


• Resilient and proactive: You stay motivated, follow through, and approach challenges positively.


• Coachability: You welcome feedback and actively look for ways to improve.


• Adaptable: You’re comfortable learning new products, systems, and sales techniques.


• Collaborative: You enjoy contributing to a supportive team while taking ownership of your own performance.

Role Details

• Location: Dublin 2, Ireland — fully onsite


• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract, with a view to extension


• Languages: German or Dutch, plus fluent English


• Working environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, and performance-driven

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you’re a German or Dutch speaking sales professional who enjoys connecting with customers, solving business challenges, and achieving ambitious goals, we’d love to hear from you.