German Speaking Team Lead Sales

Team Lead – Sales (m/w/d)

Location: Leipzig, Germany (On-site preferred | Hybrid up to 1–2 days/week)
Start Date: ASAP
️ Language: German (C1–C2 required)
Industry: B2B SaaS – Digital Accessibility / Inclusion Tech
Seniority: Mid–Senior Level

About the Company

Join a fast-growing, mission-driven tech company dedicated to making digital access inclusive for everyone. Since 2019, the organization has been building innovative accessibility solutions used by over 1,000 businesses, public institutions, and educational platforms across Europe.

With ~45 employees and a modern, collaborative culture, the company combines the drive of a startup with meaningful social impact.

Work Environment

• Modern office in central Leipzig

• Energetic, supportive, and collaborative team culture

• Short decision-making processes, direct access to leadership

• Learning-focused environment with strong feedback culture

• Hybrid setup: 1 day per week remote (typically Monday or Friday)

• Offices easily accessible by public transport or bike

The Role

As the Team Lead – Sales , you will guide and scale a growing sales team, driving both performance and strategy within a dynamic and socially meaningful tech environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining coaching, strategy, and active customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives

• Set and monitor KPIs and revenue targets

• Drive continuous process and performance optimization

• Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, HR, and Support teams

• Support recruiting and onboarding new sales team members

• Active participation in customer acquisition and pipeline development

• Report directly to the VP Sales Germany

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of professional experience in Sales (SaaS preferred)

• Proven team leadership experience

• Strong KPI and performance management skills

• Affinity for software / IT products

• Fluent German (C1–C2)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with HubSpot CRM

• Experience scaling sales teams in a high-growth environment

• Structured and empathetic leadership approach

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Hands‑on, proactive mindset

• Strategic thinker with strong ownership

• Team-oriented, value‑driven, and supportive

What’s Offered

• €38,000 – €48,000 gross / year

• Monthly 5% commission on net revenue

• Quarterly & annual bonus opportunities

• 31 vacation days per year

• Full-time, 40h/week

• 6-month probation period

Recruitment Process

1. Intro call

2. Interview with VP Sales Germany (sales fit)

3. On-site day & final conversation with People Lead (culture fit)

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