Sales Director - Germany
Our client is a fast-growing French startup developing a solution powered by artificial intelligence for the renewable energy sector .
Already present across several European markets, the company is now expanding internationally and looking to accelerate its presence in Germany .
As part of this growth, they are looking for a Sales Director dedicated to the German market .
The Role
As Sales Director Germany , you will be responsible for developing the German market and building its commercial strategy .
You will be a true business builder , with the goal of identifying opportunities, building the pipeline and closing the first strategic accounts.
You will own the entire sales cycle:
Your responsibilities will include:
- Define and execute the commercial strategy for the German market
- Identify priority accounts and target segments
- Build and develop the sales pipeline
- Prospect and generate new business opportunities
- Build strong relationships with key decision-makers
- Manage complex sales cycles through to closing
- Build and develop a local network
- Share market insights and customer feedback with internal teams
- Contribute to building the German go-to-market strategy
Over time, you will also have the opportunity to build and develop the local sales team .
The Profile
We are looking for a Sales Director / Senior Sales professional with a strong track record in business development and market expansion.
- You have already opened or developed a new market , ideally in Germany
- You have significant experience in complex B2B sales and new business development
- You are comfortable engaging with C-level executives and senior decision-makers
- You have ideally sold SaaS / Tech solutions
- Experience in energy or renewable energy is a strong plus
- You are able to build a sales pipeline from scratch
- You are autonomous, entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a startup environment
- You are curious and have a genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies
- Fluent German and English are essential
- First international commercial hire
- AI-native company
- Strong commercial traction
- Competitive package: attractive base salary, uncapped variable compensation and equity