Sales Manager – Information Security

TÜV TRUST IT Unternehmensgruppe TÜV AUSTRIA

. Build and expand sales activities in audit-related consulting, with a focus on information security, BCMS, cybersecurity, data protection, and electronic trust services (eIDAS) .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales activities related to audit consulting, with a strong focus on information security and compliance. Proficient in managing customer relationships and the sales process, including lead generation, contract negotiation, and proposal management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Information Security ExpertiseSales Process ManagementRegulatory Knowledge (KRITIS, ISO 27001, NIS2)Customer Relationship ManagementNative-Level German Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales ActivitiesConsulting SolutionsLead GenerationContract NegotiationProposal ManagementComplianceData ProtectionData SecurityMarketing StrategiesAccount Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsEmpathyTeam SpiritInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial TrainingUniversity Degree

Industry Keywords

Audit-Related ConsultingCybersecurityBCMSElectronic Trust ServicesEIDAS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and expand sales activities in audit-related consulting, with a focus on information security, BCMS, cybersecurity, data protection, and electronic trust services (eIDAS)
Identify and acquire new customers
Maintain and expand existing customer relationships through regular communication and account management
Manage the entire sales process, from lead generation through contract negotiation and closing
Manage proposals and participate in and handle public tenders
Develop and implement marketing and sales strategies in collaboration with the management and marketing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years of relevant professional experience in selling services or consulting solutions
Completed commercial training or a university degree
Strong industry knowledge in information security, particularly regulatory requirements such as KRITIS, ISO 27001, and NIS2
Demonstrated experience and expertise in areas such as compliance, data protection and data security, and KRITIS preferred
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, empathy, sales expertise, team spirit, and initiative
Native-level German proficiency
Very good written and spoken English
Willingness to work full-time or part-time, with a minimum of 30 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave based on a five-day working week, plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off
Hybrid working and flexible working hours
Company car available
Internal training opportunities and support for professional development
Regular company events and customer events, both in person and virtually
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
JobRad bicycle leasing program
Company pension scheme
Company fitness membership with Urban Sports Club