Sales Manager, DACH (Remote)

Be Part of Our Mission 

Learnlight is an EdTech company that’s passionate about putting trainers at the heart of the learning experience because that’s what delivers life-changing impact. We use award-winning technology to deliver language, intercultural and communication skills training online and on the ground, to learners in more than 180 countries. Since our early years as a digital start-up, we’ve worked wit hundreds of blue chips and international institutions across the world. Our communication skills training is used by more than 1,500 companies and by over 700,000 workplace learners, setting them apart in an increasingly complex and global business environment. 

Your Career Opportunity 

In this exciting new career opportunity, you’ll be reporting to the Head of Sales, DACH & Italy on full-time hours and working from home remotely.

As a Sales Manager you’ll have a direct impact in boosting sales and contributing to the long-term business growth of the company . You will:

• Qualify and prioritize leads generated by the Marketing team or nurtured by the Sales Development Representatives (SDR) based on interest and potential.
• Self-generate opportunities though active prospecting, leveraging referrals and outbound activities to complement opportunities arising from marketing and SDR teams.
• Engage with prospects through various channels, including cold calls, emails, and social media, ensuring timely and personalized outreach.
• Prepare and handle all necessary paperwork required for deal closure, including proposals, contracts, and any other legal or compliance-related documents. Ensure expeditious closure of deals, demonstrating agility and responsiveness throughout the process.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with influencers, stakeholders, and decision-makers in key client accounts.
• Network within industry events, conferences, and online forums to identify new opportunities and stay informed about market trends.

What You'll Offer 

• Native German
• Advanced proficiency in English
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated.

• Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and build customer relationships.

• Demonstrate agility and autonomy with technology (Dynamics, Learnlight platform etc.) 

• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 

What We Offer 

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our remote work from home culture, with options to collaborate with colleagues in regional offices (if applicable). Enjoy generous paid time off including public and personal holidays and two company-wide days off per year to recharge.  

• Learning & Development: Access to language learning, masterclasses and professional development opportunities with a culture of coaching and constructive feedback. 

• Community Events: Make new friends and connect with colleagues at virtual wellbeing sessions, team-building activities and informal social clubs.  

• Company News: With regular updates on our internal networking platform, you’ll always be connected with the latest developments. 

• Cultural Collaboration: Our Intercultural Assessment provides valuable insights to help you build collaboration across diverse cultures. 

• Recommend a Friend: Earn a bonus by referring talented professionals to join Learnlight through our referral program (conditions apply). 

• Regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or disability, we are proud to welcome, and support, new talent from all communities. Click to learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Workplace Certification and commitments. 

Ready to Join Us? 

Our colleagues – also known as Learnlighters - live by our values of enthusiasm, initiative and commitment. We review applications regularly and interviews are being scheduled now, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learnlight is a global company and we look for English communication skills for effective collaboration.

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