Education & Learning Sales Specialist – German-Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Create new business opportunities throughout Germany and the broader DACH region.

• Conduct research and engage with senior decision-makers at nursing schools, training providers, and educational institutions.

• Oversee opportunities throughout the sales cycle, from initial discussions and qualification to proposal and closure.

• Cultivate strong relationships with both new and existing clients.

• Identify avenues to expand current accounts and enhance customer value.

• Manage requests for quotations (RFQs), tenders, and commercial proposals.

• Deliver engaging online product demonstrations and presentations.

• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and other face-to-face opportunities across Germany as needed.

• Maintain precise records of the sales pipeline and CRM data.

• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to maximize commercial opportunities.

• Consistently meet and surpass sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Contribute to shaping sales strategy and provide market feedback to marketing and development teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Native or fluent in German, with exceptional English communication abilities.

• Currently residing in Germany or the DACH region.

• Comfortable working remotely while occasionally traveling for customer meetings and events as necessary.

• At least 5 years of experience in sales within the German education, vocational training, or professional training sectors.

• Demonstrated history of achieving or surpassing sales targets.

• Experience managing opportunities through to closure.

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.

• Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot.

• Proficient in using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms.

• Self-driven and adept at managing your own pipeline, territory, and priorities.

• Experience in selling technology, SaaS platforms, e-learning solutions, language learning platforms, or B2B services.

• Background in selling to nursing schools, healthcare education providers, vocational training organizations, or examination preparation providers.

• Knowledge of RFQs, tenders, and commercial proposals.

• Experience working in a high-growth or scale-up environment.

• Degree level education is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with the flexibility to work from home.

• Opportunities to attend industry events, customer meetings, and networking events across Germany.

• Chance to take ownership of conversations, develop opportunities, close deals, and enhance customer relationships.

• Greater exposure than a typical Inside Sales role.