Education & Learning Sales Specialist – German-Speaking

Excelerate360

. Generate new business opportunities across Germany and the wider DACH market .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generating business opportunities within the German education sector, managing sales cycles, and building strong customer relationships. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and delivering engaging product demonstrations to achieve sales targets.

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Fluent German SpeakerSales Cycle ManagementCRM Systems ExperienceRelationship-Building SkillsExperience Selling Technology Solutions

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsSales Target AchievementOpportunity QualificationProposal ManagementRFQ ManagementTender ManagementE-Learning Solutions SalesB2B Services SalesNetworking within Education Sector

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedRelationship ManagementAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceHubSpotLinkedIn Sales NavigatorMicrosoft OfficeVirtual Meeting Platforms

Industry Keywords

German Education SectorVocational TrainingHealthcare EducationNursing SchoolsCommercial ProposalsHigh-Growth EnvironmentDACH MarketTraining ProvidersEducation OrganisationsLanguage Learning Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate new business opportunities across Germany and the wider DACH market
Research and engage senior decision-makers within nursing schools, training providers and education organisations
Manage opportunities through the sales cycle, from initial conversation and qualification through to proposal and close
Build strong relationships with new and existing customers
Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and increase customer value
Manage RFQs, tenders and commercial proposals
Deliver engaging online product demonstrations and presentations
Attend customer meetings, industry events and other face-to-face opportunities across Germany when required
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM records
Work with internal teams and client stakeholders to maximise commercial opportunities
Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
Help shape sales strategy and bring market feedback into marketing and development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native or fluent German speaker with excellent English communication skills
Currently living in Germany / DACH region
Comfortable working remotely while travelling occasionally for customer meetings and events when required
Minimum 5 years’ experience selling into, and networking within, the German education, vocational training or professional training sector
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
Experience managing opportunities through to close
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot
Proficient with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms
Self-motivated and comfortable managing your own pipeline, territory and priorities
Experience selling technology, SaaS platforms, e-learning solutions, language learning platforms or B2B services
Experience selling into nursing schools, healthcare education providers, vocational training organisations or recognition examination preparation providers
Experience with RFQs, tenders and commercial proposals
Experience working within a high-growth or scale-up environment
Degree educated (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first work arrangement with flexibility to work from home
Opportunities to attend industry events, customer meetings and networking opportunities across Germany
Opportunity to own conversations, develop opportunities, close business and grow customer relationships
Broader exposure than a traditional Inside Sales position