Junior Sales Manager:in – Jobboard & Employer Branding (m/w/d)

Overview

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Startup Insider operates the largest meta-jobboard in the German-speaking startup scene, with daily updates of more than 3,000 open roles from startups, VCs and scaleups in the DACH region, Europe-wide and remote. We also offer employer-branding packages across our reach channels: newsletters, podcasts, webinars and advertorials. As a leading media company in the startup ecosystem, we have a unique reach and an attractive target audience. We are looking for you as a Junior Sales Manager:in to actively market our jobboard and help companies find top talent.

Your role

You will start as a Junior Sales Manager:in and learn step by step how to sell our products and build your own pipeline. With training, clear processes and close support, you will develop toward an autonomous Sales Manager:in.

Your responsibilities

• Prospect new customers: reach out to startups, scaleups and companies that could benefit from our job and employer-branding products.
• Sell premium placements: present our reach to employers – e.g. via the daily newsletter, the job newsletter or the podcast segment “Employer of the Day.”
• Present employer-branding packages: learn how ads can be combined with formats like webinars, podcasts or advertorials.
• Utilize and improve sales processes: work in the CRM (HubSpot) and systematically track leads and manage your pipeline.
• Learning curve: you are supported by experienced colleagues and contribute ideas to further grow the jobboard.

Your profile

• First experience in B2B sales or recruiting is a plus – more important is your sales talent and motivation to learn the area.
• You're comfortable with cold outreach and enjoy direct contact with customers.
• You are structured, curious and a fast learner.
• CRM knowledge is a plus but not required – we will teach you how to work professionally with HubSpot.
• You are communicative, confident and eager to help us develop the largest startup jobboard together.

Why Startup Insider?

• Compensation: base salary + attractive commission with high upside potential.
• Career opportunities: grow step by step into an autonomous Sales Manager role.
• Top network: access to founders, VCs and corporates in the European startup ecosystem.
• Flexibility: hybrid work (2–3 days in the Berlin office, rest flexible).
• Office & perks: modern office in Berlin Mitte, MacBook, Urban Sports Club subsidy, snacks & drinks, regular team events.

Our application process

• Video Ask (pre-selection) – four short questions via video (30–45 seconds) to get to know you.
• Application interview – with the Hiring Manager (focus: sales experience and motivation).
• Cultural-fit interview – conversation with team members (focus: collaboration and values).
• Case study – practical task (e.g. sales outreach or offer package).
• Contract finalization – closing call to clarify details.
• Duration: typically 7–10 days from first contact to offer.

About us

Startup Insider connects the key players in the German digital economy and offers unique insights into innovations, technologies and trends. With over 50,000 decision-makers, the strongest startup newsletter and the most-listened-to startup podcast in the DACH region, we are the leading information source in the scene. Supported by top investors and business angels, we are building the first comprehensive data and communications platform for the European startup ecosystem, aimed at linking startups with relevant partners and delivering data-driven insights to strengthen economic innovation.

Our values & team culture

• Team & culture fit before skill set – we hire people who fit our values.
• Open, collegial, transparent – we value initiative, diversity and flat hierarchies.
• The best idea wins – job title matters less than the argument.
• Responsibility & growth – mistakes are part of our development; what matters is what we learn.
• We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, origin, religion or identity. If you are passionate about startups and want to grow with us – let’s talk!

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