German Speaking Sales Representative (Fully Remote / B2BSales)

Black Pen Recruitment; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales outsourcing company is seeking a German Speaking B2B Sales Representative to join their remote team. This role involves acquiring and developing new business opportunities in German-speaking markets. The ideal candidate will have strong sales expertise and excellent communication skills in both German and English. This full-time position requires South African citizenship or permanent residency, with flexible working hours focused on client engagement and relationship building.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English.
• Comfortable working in a remote, self-managed environment.
• Candidates must be South African citizens or permanent residents.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential clients via phone, email, and online platforms.
• Manage full-cycle sales from lead qualification to closing.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities in CRM tools.

Skills

Fluent in German (C1 level or higher)

Strong sales experience

Strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills

Tech-savvy with CRM and sales tools experience

Job description

Our client is a leading boutique provider of sales outsourcing solutions, specialising in supporting SaaS companies across the EMEA region. By delivering tailored sales outsourcing services across the entire sales cycle, they empower SaaS businesses to scale efficiently and sustainably.

In the world of SaaS, one constant remains — the vital importance of new customer acquisition. Regardless of a company’s size, growth stage, or maturity, the ability to consistently attract and convert new (paying) customers is essential to long-term success. Whether a company is launching its first product or is an established industry player, strategic client acquisition plays a critical role in maintaining competitiveness and driving growth.

Our client’s focus on new business development is not just about expanding revenue. It’s about building resilient sales processes that enable clients to thrive, grow profitably, and unlock their full market potential. Their commitment to excellence in every phase of the sales journey makes them a trusted growth partner to ambitious SaaS enterprises.

Role overview

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven German Speaking B2B Sales Representative to join their remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring and developing new business opportunities within corporate and enterprise-level organisations across German-speaking markets. This is a pure business-to-business (B2B) sales role focused on building long-term client relationships and driving revenue growth.

Job Type : Full time / Permanent

Location : South Africa

Workplace : Remote

Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 08 : 00–17 : 00

Public Holidays : Off on German public holidays; required to work on South African public holidays

Requirements

• Fluent in German (C1 level or higher) and English
• Strong sales experience
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills
• Comfortable working in a remote, self-managed environment
• Tech-savvy with CRM and sales tools experience
• Candidates must be South African citizens or permanent residents (PR holders)

Responsibilities

Engage with potential clients via phone, email, and online platforms in native-level German

Manage full-cycle sales : from lead qualification to closing

Provide product / service information tailored to customer needs

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding

Maintain accurate records of sales activities in CRM tools

Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs