Sales Manager

Adzuna

. Lead the German New Business and Customer Success teams .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeHamburg • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing sales teams and driving business development, with a focus on customer success and relationship management. Proficient in implementing local strategies and utilizing AI tools to enhance sales effectiveness.

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Sales Management ExperienceFluency In German And EnglishStrong Communication SkillsExperience In AdTech Or Media BuyingAbility To Motivate And Develop Teams

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Hard Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCampaign AnalysisSales Strategy ImplementationKPI ManagementOperational Discipline

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingMotivational LeadershipAnalytical SkillsContinuous Improvement MindsetExceptional Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsSocial Media Recruiting Technologies

Industry Keywords

AdTechJob PortalMedia BuyingBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Success

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the German New Business and Customer Success teams
Offer candidate sourcing solutions to some of Germany’s largest brands
Own local revenue and team KPIs
Ensure the team is motivated, developed, and growing
Manage key customer and media agency relationships
Drive business development in the agency or enterprise segment
Successfully implement the global sales strategy locally
Take local responsibility for the office and on-site organization
Coordinate shared activities, administrative alignment, and office management
Work closely with the Head of Sales, Europe
Lead a team of four
Work with the New Business and Customer Success teams to market AI and social media recruiting technologies in Germany

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a Sales Manager or in a comparable leadership role
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Ability to bring structure, operational discipline, and motivation to a sales team
Ability to balance New Business with Customer Success and Account Management
Ability to motivate, develop, and grow a small sales team
Experience implementing local strategies
Strong commitment to continuous improvement
Fluency in German and English
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Ability to analyze and optimize campaigns
Exceptional work ethic, drive, and passion
Experience using AI tools to increase the effectiveness of a sales team (a plus)
Experience in AdTech, job portal, or media buying companies (a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive overall package with a competitive salary
JobRad bicycle program
Company pension scheme with employer and employee contributions
30 days of paid annual leave in addition to public holidays
Summer working hours: On Fridays in July and August, the working day ends at 4:00 p.m.
Three paid days per year for volunteering
Up to €40 per month toward public transport tickets (Deutschlandticket)
Hybrid and asynchronous working
Travel program to support global team collaboration
Flexible working arrangements
One work-from-home day per week for full-time employees
Option to request additional work-from-home days
Diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives
Adzuna Academy training program
Conference attendance
Team learning and development budgets
Individual development plans
Coaching from experienced colleagues and leaders
Global team meetings twice a year
Shared virtual and in-person activities