German-Speaking Ad Sales Account Executive

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Description

German-Speaking Ad Sales Account ExecutiveLocation: Barcelona, Spain (on-site)Salary: €25,330 gross/year + up to €4,470 gross/year bonusContract: Full-time (39 hours/week, Monday–Friday)About the RoleWe’re hiring German-speaking Ad Sales Account Executives to grow our digital advertising business in the German market. This role combines business development, full-cycle sales, and early account management.You’ll identify and win new advertising clients, run consultative sales conversations, close deals, and support customers during their first months to ensure strong performance and long-term retention.What You’ll DoBusiness Development & ProspectingBuild, enrich, and prioritize outbound target listsRun targeted outbound campaigns via calls, email, and social channelsResearch the German market to identify new leads and growth opportunitiesConduct discovery calls to assess client needs, fit, and advertising goalsSales & Deal ClosingUnderstand client objectives, audiences, budgets, and ROI expectationsDeliver tailored sales pitches and advertising proposalsLead sales conversations with senior stakeholders and decision-makersOwn the full sales cycle from qualified lead to closed dealNegotiate terms and consistently meet or exceed revenue targetsEarly Account ManagementAct as the main client contact during the first 90 days post-closeMonitor campaign performance and recommend optimizationsCoordinate with internal teams (ad operations, creative, analytics)Identify upsell, cross-sell, and expansion opportunitiesGerman Market ExpertiseStrong understanding of the German market and business cultureAbility to build trust with German clients, agencies, and skeptical stakeholdersAwareness of data privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR)Skilled in tailoring outreach to clients with a high focus on data protectionAnalytical and strategic mindset to identify growth opportunitiesNice to HaveExperience with Pinterest advertisingStrong problem-solving and critical thinking skillsHigh emotional intelligence and collaborative working styleEntrepreneurial, solution-oriented mindsetWhat We OfferCompetitive salary with performance-based bonusEmployment with the world’s largest contact center services providerReferral bonus of up to €2,000Modern, business-casual work environmentInternational, diverse team with a strong social cultureOngoing training and career development opportunities

Requirements

What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field 2+ years of experience in sales (business development and/or account management) Proven track record of hitting sales targets and KPIs Strong knowledge of digital advertising, performance marketing, e-commerce, and social media Comfortable discussing ROI, platform integrations, and performance metrics Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot Highly organized and able to manage a high-volume pipeline C1 German and advanced English

Offer

Salary: €25,330 gross/year + up to €4,470 gross/year bonus