Junior Sales Development Representative - Deutschsprachig (f/m/d)

Hive

OTE: €42,800 – €56,100 depending on level (70/30 base/variable split) THE POSITION Ready to launch your sales career at one of Europe’s top start-ups? At Hive, we’re building the future of e-commerce operations, and we want ambitious, driven individuals to grow with us. As a Sales Development Representative for the UK market (SDR), you’ll be on the front lines of our growth engine, driving revenue and helping co-create an international success story. If you’re hungry to earn big, grow fast, and learn true sales from the ground up, this role is for you.  YOUR IMPACT * Ignite Hive’s growth engine by connecting with the most exciting e-commerce brands across Europe. * Turn first conversations into real business opportunities that drive Hive’s expansion. * Master the art of outreach: sell with curiosity, empathy, and confidence. * Grow at startup speed through hands-on coaching and constant feedback. * Celebrate wins loudly with a driven, high-energy team that moves fast. * Leave your mark as the intern who helped power Hive’s next growth chapter. * Support and get support from your team members in winning, we are one team. YOUR PROFILE * You already have a minimum of 6 months of sales experience, ideally in a B2B or SaaS environment.  * You're naturally curious and love persuading people in a friendly, reliable and well-structured manner. * You're persistent, solution-oriented, and don't give up at the first "no". * You're comfortable on the phone, have excellent written communication skills, and present yourself professionally.  * You're eager to grow professionally and personally within an ambitious team.  * Native or near-native English proficiency (C2 level - spoken and written). WHAT WE OFFER * Extremely lucrative pay and no limits: your commission is uncapped, and your performance defines your pay. * Structured coaching and training framework * Create tangible impact: help DACH’s 6th best-ranked start-up become number 1. Your work directly drives our success, and additionally, you meet the coolest brands out there (Holy, etc.) * Your fast track to leadership: a clear 2-year leadership track or move into Business Development, Account Management, or Strategy. * Enjoy true international exchange: our SDR team spans more than 15 nationalities, all sitting in the same amazing office at Alexanderplatz in the centre of Berlin. Note: This is one of multiple listings we’re using to better reach diverse applicants. All applications go through the same process Ready to build your sales career and be part of something big? Apply now and start your journey with Hive. About us  We're revolutionizing e-commerce operations. At Hive, we empower brands to excel in the digital commerce era through our innovative operations platform. By combining cutting-edge technology with a curated network of top-tier operations partners, we deliver measurable results. Our comprehensive platform streamlines the entire operational chain through a single, intuitive interface. Since our founding in 2020, we've rapidly grown to become one of Europe's leading operations platform, partnering with hundreds of innovative brands. With strategic locations in Berlin, Paris, Milan, Madrid, London, and Amsterdam. Backed by prestigious investors including Tiger Global, Earlybird, and Picus Capital, we're scaling our impact across Europe. Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We actively cultivate an environment where every team member, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome talent from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. At Hive, authenticity and professional growth go hand in hand.

Awin

Purpose of Position Are you passionate about sales and eager to make a significant impact in the Mid-Market sector? Join our dynamic and motivated team as a key player in our Mid-Market sales strategy for the EE region. You will take charge of managing and developing your own sales and revenue pipeline, focusing on securing high-revenue merchants for our network. If you are ready to work with advanced clients and advance your career, this is an excellent opportunity for you.  Reporting to the Mid-Market Sales Team Leader, you will be expected to achieve sales targets and contribute to the team's objectives through your results-driven and client centric approach, while continuously developing your sales skills. This role offers the opportunity to sign clients globally, while providing a platform for personal and sales development. Your Location: Berlin or Warsaw   Key Tasks * Drive Sales Success: Focus on achieving ambitious sales targets through the effective use of your sales skills and various sales methods. Engage in daily sales activities, including prospecting, lead qualification, and deal closure, to expand our customer base across the DACH region. * Full Sales Cycle Ownership: Take charge of the entire sales process, from prospecting and qualifying leads to responding to RFIs and RFPs, presenting compelling proposals, negotiating terms, and closing deals, all while ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements. * Event Engagement: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network with potential clients and generate new business opportunities. Utilize your sales skills to engage with prospects, present our solutions, and secure new partnerships. * Sales Pipeline Management: Keep your sales pipeline in Salesforce up-to-date and accurate, consistently reflecting opportunities and contracts pending closure. Monitor and manage these opportunities to ensure a steady flow of business. * Collaborative Integration: Work closely with Finance, Integrations, and Account Development teams to ensure a seamless transition for new clients, from contract signing to full integration and launch. * Market Intelligence: Conduct thorough research on target brands, including their current affiliate activities, key contacts, and industry positioning, to tailor your approach and maximize success. * Achieve Performance Excellence: Consistently meet and exceed performance KPIs and sales targets through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and effective execution of sales activities.   Skills & Experience * Experience in commercial roles, focusing on new business development in SaaS sales, digital marketing, affiliate marketing, B2B marketplaces or related industries.  * Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, with a strong ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, dedicated to finding out what the client needs to offer them the right Awin product and service. * Strong communication skills, with native proficiency in Polish, business fluency in English, enabling effective interaction with clients and stakeholders at various levels of seniority. * Self-driven and commercially savvy, capable of independently managing projects in a fast-paced international environment. * A solid foundation in sales skills is required, with prior experience in the industry being essential. * Key skills include active listening, cross-functional engagement, negotiating, proactivity, client orientation, and various sales and communication methods, including consultative selling to accurately identify and meet client needs. * Fluent Polish and English skills (written and spoken) are required for this role, German is a plus.   Our Offer * Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering a flexible four-day Flexi-Week (a lighter or completely disconnected day) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. * Hybrid Working: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid working model. * Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace when working from home. * Health and Wellbeing: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can focus on your mental and physical wellbeing. * Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite, Awin Academy, to cover a wide range of skills that support your professional and personal growth, with trainings conveniently packaged to help your overall development. * Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer recognition programme. We are hiring in multiple countries for this role. Additional benefits, including health and wellbeing offerings, will be discussed during the initial interview.   Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities. Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why   Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development. #LI-AM1

Awin

Purpose of Position As a key player in the SME sales strategy for the DACH region, you will be responsible for managing and developing your own sales and revenue pipeline, focusing on securing high-revenue merchants for the network.  You will drive your personal sales performance by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals within these markets. Reporting to the SME Sales Team Leader, you will be expected to achieve sales targets and contribute to the team's objectives through your results-driven approach.  If you are passionate about sales and eager to make a significant impact, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.    Key Tasks   * Highly motivated to proactively identify and engage potential clients through outbound sales, supported by industry-leading tools and resources. * Manage and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base across the DACH region.  * Own the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, qualifying leads, responding to RFIs and RFPs, presenting proposals, negotiating terms, and closing deals while ensuring compliance with company standards and legal terms.  * Accurately manage and update your sales pipeline in Salesforce, ensuring that opportunities and contracts pending closure are reflected and monitored consistently.  * Work closely with teams such as Finance, Integrations, and Account Development to ensure a smooth transition for new clients, from contract signing to full integration and launch.  * Conduct in-depth research on target brands, including their current affiliate activities, key contacts, and industry positioning.   * Consistently meet performance KPIs and sales targets through proactive engagement, strategic planning, and effective execution of sales activities.  * We value collaboration and team engagement. As an integral part of this role, attendance to in-person meetings and events is expected, optimising client interactions, enhancing teamwork and contributing to our company culture.     Skills & Expertise   * Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial roles with a focus on new business development in affiliate marketing, digital marketing, B2B marketplace, or related industries.  * Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets, with a strong ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.  * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional service to clients.  * Proficiency with Salesforce.com and sales pipelining software is a benefit.    * Excellent computer literacy, including advanced skills with the MS Office suite.    * Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to effectively liaise with clients and stakeholders of various levels of seniority.    * Business fluency in English and near-native proficiency in German.  * Self-driven and commercially savvy, with the ability to drive projects autonomously in a fast-paced international environment.     Our Offer  * Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. * Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid working model, designed to foster collaboration, trust, and autonomy. * Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace at home. * Pension: Awin offers access to an additional pension insurance to all employees in Germany and contributes regularly to your retirement savings. * Business Bike Leasing: Take advantage of our bike leasing scheme and support a more sustainable way of commuting. * Benefit Selection Scheme: After 3 years of service, you can choose from a range of benefits up to a value of €900 per year. In addition, you’ll benefit from our global offering, including health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and development via Awin Academy, and peer-to-peer recognition programmes.   Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities. Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspriger.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why   Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development. #LI-AM1