German Speaking Sales Executive
Location: Congleton, Cheshire – Hybrid
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 DOE + Performance-Related Commission
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00am–4:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking a German Speaking Sales Executive to join a thriving international sales team within an established business based in Congleton. This is a genuinely outbound, business development-focused position, where you will be responsible for:
- Proactively prospecting and identifying new business opportunities.
- Conducting outbound calls and outreach to prospective customers.
- Developing relationships with new and existing clients across European markets.
- Generating leads and building a robust sales pipeline.
- Working towards individual sales and performance targets.
- Researching prospective customers and identifying new market opportunities.
- Maintaining accurate records of sales activity and opportunities.
- Collaborating closely with the Business Development Manager.
- Attending client meetings and trade shows across Europe.
- Undertaking approximately 6–8 European business trips per year.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Fluency in German and English is essential.
- Previous experience in outbound sales, business development, telesales, or a similar commercial role.
- Comfortable prospecting and approaching new customers.
- Confident in communicating with customers via phone and email.
- Commercially driven with a proactive approach to generating new business.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Comfortable working towards targets.
- Willing and able to travel within Europe several times per year.
- Organized, self-motivated, and adept at working as part of a small team.
What’s on Offer
- £28,000–£32,000 basic salary.
- Performance-related commission.
- Hybrid working following an initial office-based training/onboarding period.
- Monday–Friday working hours.
- Regular European travel, including trade shows and client visits.
- An opportunity to join a close-knit international team with genuine responsibility for developing the European market.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a German speaker who enjoys proactive sales and is eager to advance their career in international business development. Apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
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