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Sales Manager (m/w/d)

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Merkle

Sep 22

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Hamburg
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, 2-3 years in complex sales, strong networking skills, proven success in sales projects, and fluency in German and English.
  • You will manage sales projects, oversee the sales process, advise clients, negotiate contracts, create offers and presentations, and monitor customer acquisition KPIs.

Requirements

  • Completed studies with a focus on marketing, business administration or comparable qualification
  • Several years of relevant professional experience and at least two to three years of sound experience in selling complex consulting and/or software solutions.
  • Networker - with a convincing and personable demeanour when dealing with customers
  • Demonstrable success in the implementation of complex sales projects, negotiation, and high degree orientation
  • Proficient in German and English

Responsibilities

  • With distinctive digital and technology know-how, you manage sales projects and realize sales goals in the German market
  • You take responsibility for the entire sales process from the leads you receive from your colleagues to the offer process and the conclusion of the contract
  • Advise and conduct negotiations through to conclusion with the support of our pre-sales or our subject matter experts from the respective business units and in close cooperation with our technology partners
  • You create customer offers and management presentations including coordination and integration of the content of supplying parties
  • You implement the monitoring and success control according to defined KPIs for customer acquisition measures

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Sales Manager position?

The main responsibilities include managing sales projects, overseeing the entire sales process, conducting negotiations, creating customer offers and management presentations, and implementing monitoring and success control according to defined KPIs for customer acquisition measures.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A completed degree focusing on marketing, business administration, or a comparable qualification is required, along with several years of relevant professional experience, including at least two to three years of sound experience in selling complex consulting and/or software solutions.

Is proficiency in languages required for this position?

Yes, proficiency in both German and English is required for this role.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a dynamic work environment where you will never fall into a routine, with a start-up agile atmosphere and a friendly, fun international team of creative minds.

Will I have opportunities for professional growth in this role?

Yes, there are possibilities for growth and development within the company.

What is the target market for the Sales Manager position?

The target market for this position is primarily the German market.

Who will I be collaborating with in this role?

You will work closely with pre-sales teams, subject matter experts from respective business units, and technology partners to achieve sales goals.

Is previous experience in network building important for a Sales Manager?

Yes, being a networker with a convincing and personable demeanor when dealing with customers is important for this role.

What type of company culture does Merkle DACH promote?

Merkle DACH promotes an international and collaborative team culture focused on innovation, creativity, and a supportive environment for professional development.

Will I be required to create presentations as part of my job?

Yes, you will be responsible for creating customer offers and management presentations, including coordinating and integrating content from supplying parties.

Marketing & Advertising
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1971
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Merkle is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The company’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive hyper-personalized marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 12,000 employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Merkle is a dentsu company.