German-Speaking Account Executive

Take ownership of the full sales cycle and grow your career in international B2B sales? We are looking for a German-speaking Account Executive to join a fast-growing international sales team in Madrid, Spain. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with experience in sales, business development, outbound prospecting, inside sales, or account management to work with clients in the German-speaking market.

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About The Role

As a German-Speaking Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving new business growth across the German-speaking market. You will manage the complete sales cycle, engage potential customers through outbound prospecting, and convert qualified leads into paying subscribers.

You will work in a dynamic international environment where performance, commercial mindset, and strong communication skills are key to success.

This is a hybrid position based in Madrid.

Please note: Candidates must currently reside in Spain and have the legal right to work in Spain. Relocation support is not provided.

What You'll Do

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• Manage the full B2B sales cycle from first contact to closing
  
• Prospect and engage potential clients in the German-speaking market
  
• Conduct outbound calls and manage a high volume of sales activity
  
• Make approximately 80–100 calls per day
  
• Conduct client meetings and product demonstrations
  
• Manage free trials and guide prospects through the buying process
  
• Convert trials into paid subscriptions
  
• Generate new Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
  
• Work with system-assigned leads and maintain consistent follow‑up
  
• Achieve sales KPIs related to calls, demos, conversions, and revenue
  
• Successfully close new business opportunities
  
• Hand over new customers to the Customer Experience team after subscription activation
  

What You Bring

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• Native-level or bilingual proficiency in German
  
• Strong professional communication skills in English
  
• Currently living in Spain
  
• Legal right to work in Spain
  
• 1–6 years of experience in a commercial or customer-facing role
  
• Experience in Sales, Business Development, Account Executive, SDR, BDR, Inside Sales, Telesales, Lead Generation, Call Center, or Outbound Prospecting is highly valued
  
• Confidence and resilience when cold calling and speaking with potential clients
  
• A strong commercial mindset and motivation to achieve sales targets
  
• Comfortable working with KPIs, performance metrics, and revenue targets
  
• Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills
  

Working Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 09:00–18:00

Friday: 09:00–15:00 (Friday afternoons are off)

Flexibility is especially valued during the onboarding period, and working hours should align with US time zones when required.

Compensation & Benefits

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• €30,000 gross annual base salary
  
• Uncapped variable commission
  
• Monthly commission target: €600
  
• Performance-based commission multipliers:
  
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  • Below 80% of target: x1
    
  • 80% of target: x1.3
    
  • 100% of target: x2
    
  • 150% of target: x3
    
  
  
  
• Quarterly accelerator: employees achieving an average of more than 150% of target can receive a 3x multiplier on quarterly commissions
  
• Structured ramp-up period:
  
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  • M0: 0%
    
  • M1: 0%
    
  • M2: 30%
    
  • M3: 60%
    
  • M4: 100%
    
  
  
  
• Clear internal career progression:
  
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  • AE2: €35,000 base salary
    
  • AE3: €40,000 base salary
    
  
  
  
• Permanent contract
  
• 22 days of annual leave
  
• Additional discretionary days between December 24–31
  
• Friday afternoons off
  
• Flexible compensation and benefits package
  
• Employee referral bonus program
  
• Fresh fruit and snacks in the office
  
• Monthly team lunches
  
• Sports and community activities
  

Hybrid Work Setup

This is a hybrid Account Executive position in Madrid.

The first four weeks are fully onsite and dedicated to onboarding and training. After the initial onboarding period, employees can access up to 50% remote work once they consistently achieve at least 70% of their sales target.

Following onboarding, onsite attendance is generally required approximately once per month. Any required travel and related expenses are covered by the co