Sales Manager, Debt Collection

paywise GmbH

. Conduct initial conversations with prospective clients by phone and video, particularly regarding the process and costs .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,000 - €65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales processes within debt collection and receivables management, with a strong ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Proficient in maintaining CRM systems and reporting key performance indicators while actively engaging with clients to enhance processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Experience In Debt CollectionKnowledge Of Debt Collection ProcessStrong Closing SkillsExcellent Written And Spoken GermanExperience Acquiring Larger B2B Clients

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Hard Skills

Debt Collection ProcessPre-Legal DunningCourt-Based Payment OrdersEnforcement ProceedingsCost StructuresSales Pipeline ManagementKey Performance Indicators ReportingSales Script Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSelf-Directed Working StyleClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsAI-Powered Tools

Industry Keywords

Receivables ManagementFactoringB2B Client AcquisitionPublishingProperty ManagementHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct initial conversations with prospective clients by phone and video, particularly regarding the process and costs
Assess whether the solution is a good fit for the client
Follow up with prospects and guide new clients through to their first transfer of claims
Proactively win larger clients with high claim volumes through phone outreach, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings
Maintain the sales pipeline and contacts in the CRM
Report key performance indicators to management on a weekly basis
Share customer feedback and help develop sales scripts and processes
Clarify individual legal questions together with management and case-handling staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sales experience in debt collection, receivables management, or factoring
Solid working knowledge of the debt collection process: pre-legal dunning, court-based payment orders, enforcement proceedings, and cost structures
Enjoy speaking on the phone and be able to explain complex matters clearly within a few minutes
Strong closing skills without high-pressure selling: provide honest advice, including when a case is not a good fit for us
Excellent written and spoken German
Structured, self-directed working style and familiarity with CRM systems
Experience acquiring larger B2B clients (a plus)
Contacts in industries with high volumes of receivables, such as publishing, property management, or healthcare (a plus)
Willingness to actively shape and improve processes, including with AI-powered tools (a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
24 days of annual leave
Above-average compensation with a fixed salary
Warm leads instead of cold calling as the day-to-day focus
Direct collaboration with management and significant autonomy in building the sales function
Remote work and working from home, including home office equipment
Flexible working hours
Company laptop