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Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in Germany
About The Opportunity
As the Revenue-Focused Sales Leader for Germany, you will be responsible for establishing and growing our presence in this emerging market. You will develop and execute a go-to-market strategy, build and lead a high-performing sales team, and drive aggressive revenue growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Get To Do - Market Entry Strategy
- Develop and implement a comprehensive market entry strategy for Germany, including identifying target customer segments, sales channels, and competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Product, Operations) to localize the company’s offerings for the new market.
- Revenue Growth
- Set aggressive revenue targets and develop sales strategies to achieve them.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances to accelerate growth.
- Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, adjusting strategies to optimize results.
- Team Building and Leadership
- Recruit, hire, and train a high-performing sales team tailored to the local market.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance management to ensure the team meets or exceeds sales targets.
- Foster a results-driven culture with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
- Customer Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders in the market.
- Brand and Market Positioning
- Enhance the company’s brand presence in the new market through strategic marketing initiatives.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness and credibility.
Skills And Experience We Value
- 8-10 years of sales experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably with experience in launching and scaling operations in a new market or country.
- Selling SaaS, Cloud, and complex integrated business process solutions. Finance and HR transformations.
- Deep understanding of the German market, including key players, trends, and competitive landscape in Germany.
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets; experience in managing a sales team.
- Strong understanding of enterprise-level sales processes, including account planning, solution selling, pipeline management, and forecasting.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and inspire a team; experience in a startup or high-growth environment is a plus.
- Fluency in German and English is required.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at executive levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
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