Senior Sales Manager - SaaS / German required (m/w/d)

Apaleo

JOIN APALEO AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY TECH! Apaleo is an API-first, AI-powered property management platform built for modern hospitality groups that want flexibility, speed, and control over their tech stack. We’re scaling rapidly across Europe and beyond, supporting innovative operators across multiple segments and geographies. Our open platform approach lets enterprise customers compose their stack with best-in-class solutions - and increasingly combine those with agentic AI capabilities to move from “insights” to execution: orchestrating cross-system tasks, reducing manual work, and enabling new operating models with the right governance and control. We’re looking for a Sales Director - Strategic Accounts to win new enterprise business across Europe and help build initial traction with Global accounts. This is a senior individual contributor role with high accountability/ autonomy and close collaboration with the founders and senior leadership team, helping drive strategic pursuits and building a repeatable enterprise motion as we grow. WHAT YOU'LL BE UP TO: * Own full-cycle enterprise new logo sales across Europe, from target account strategy through close. * Develop and execute strategic account plans across complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise organisations. * Lead complex, consultative enterprise sales cycles, ensuring strong qualification, deal strategy, and forecast accuracy. * Create compelling executive narratives and business cases: ROI, operating model impact, phased transformation roadmap, and clear success criteria. * Collaborate closely with the Solution Architecture team to scope outcomes, shape solution approaches, align on integration realities, and de-risk enterprise adoption * Partner closely with founders/senior leadership on strategic deals: executive outreach, deal strategy, and high-stakes negotiations. * Stay close to strategic accounts through the roll-out phase as an executive sponsor: ensure a crisp handover, maintain executive alignment, unblock risks, and identify expansion pathways with Customer Success / Onboarding. * Act as a voice to the market: build a trusted network across hospitality leaders, ownership groups, consultants, and ecosystem partners; represent Apaleo in executive forums and industry moments to generate long-term opportunity flow and credibility. * Feed structured market insights back into GTM and product direction: positioning, packaging, proof points, partner involvement, and enterprise playbooks. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE * A focused enterprise target list with strong account plans, executive access, and multi-threaded stakeholder engagement across priority markets. * A healthy, high-quality enterprise pipeline built through repeatable plays (strategic outreach, network, partners, market presence) - with reliable forecasting and strong deal inspection discipline. * Flagship enterprise wins and visible traction with global accounts, supported by crisp value cases and executive alignment. * Smooth early roll-outs for strategic wins with clear continuity from late-stage deal to rollout governance - and a visible path to expansion. * Apaleo is increasingly seen as a credible strategic platform in enterprise hospitality circles through your relationships and market presence. REQUIREMENTS * 7+ years of experience in enterprise SaaS sales / strategic new business, ideally in hospitality, travel tech, or an adjacent B2B vertical selling into complex, multi-stakeholder organisations. * Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals (multi-year, multi-property, multi-stakeholder) across Europe. * Proven capability in consultative, value-based selling: deep discovery, executive storytelling, business case/ROI creation, procurement negotiation, and stakeholder management. * Technical acumen in platform and integration-heavy environments - comfortable partnering with Solution Architects and leading credible conversations with IT and product teams * High ownership and structured execution in build-mode environments; able to create clarity and momentum without heavy process. * Strong internal collaboration skills - comfortable working closely with founders, senior leadership, Solution Architecture, CS, and Marketing. * Europe-based, with willingness to travel for key enterprise moments (exec workshops, rollout milestones, industry events). NICE TO HAVE * Munich or Berlin based; German speaking. * Existing network across European hotel groups, ownership/management companies, consultants, or hospitality tech ecosystem. * Excited about agentic (autonomous) AI for enterprise hospitality - and motivated to make it real with strategic customers in a pragmatic, risk-aware way. * Experience selling platform products (vs. closed all-in-one suites) or orchestrating partner-rich solutions. CULTURE & GROWTH * A Diverse & International Team: Work alongside professionals from many backgrounds and nationalities shaping the future of hospitality tech. * Growth & Development: Feedback-driven culture, learning budget, and room to grow as the enterprise motion scales. * Autonomy & Ownership: High trust, high accountability - impact over process. * Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech: Your work helps define how enterprise growth is built at Apaleo. * Competitive & Fair Compensation: Benchmark-guided compensation and clear performance expectations. PERKS & LIFESTYLE * Flexible & Remote Work Options: Remote-first across Europe with regular in-person moments where it matters. * Free Public Transport: Fully covered Deutschland Ticket (Germany-based). * Team Connection: Regular team dinners, company meetups, and offsites. * Paid Time Off: 30 days of vacation. * Personal Development Budget: 1.000 € per year (can exceed with approval). * Health & Wellbeing: Access to gyms and wellness options via EGYM Wellpass.

iBanFirst

Experience and relationship management add value to our customers' needs by ensuring their foreign transactions run smoothly. We need you for this. You will be an advisor, problem solver and confidant to our clients, providing them with insight and expertise on market developments and opportunities to sustain their business objectives and serving as a foreign exchange informant. You are a negotiator and able to build and strengthen relationships at an executive level. You will think outside the box and use your analytical insights to further develop our sales strategy, techniques and tactics based on feedback from our customers and developments in the forex market. You are able to transfer your passion, initiative and motivation to our team and our customers.   What awaits you? * Act as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of active clients, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction; * Execute FX transactions (spot, forward, and hedging solutions) in line with client needs and market conditions; * Proactively manage and grow your portfolio through cross-selling and up-selling of FX products and services; * Build and maintain long-term, strategic client relationships, including regular face-to-face meetings; * Provide market insights and FX guidance, supporting clients in navigating currency volatility; * Analyze clients’ FX exposure and risk management strategies, proposing tailored hedging solutions; * Collaborate closely with Sales, Dealing, and Operations teams to deliver seamless client service and maximize revenue opportunities; * Monitor market movements and identify trading opportunities relevant to your clients; * Drive client adoption and effective use of the platform, ensuring they leverage all available features; * Act as a key contributor to client retention, minimizing churn and enhancing overall client experience; * Gather client feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of products and services; Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Revenue generation and trading volume * Cross-sell and up-sell performance * Client retention (Churn) * Client satisfaction (NPS)   What do you bring? * Proven experience in FX sales, dealing, or account management within a financial services environment; * Strong knowledge of FX products (spot, forwards, hedging strategies) and international payments; * Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and generate revenue; * Solid understanding of financial markets and currency risk management; * Excellent communication and negotiation skills; * Client-focused mindset with a consultative approach; * Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment; * High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills; * Fluency in English  * A proactive, results-driven team player with a strong sense of ownership.   It is your responsibility to ensure the growth of your portfolio by initiating and implementing proactive reactivation, cross-selling and up-selling strategies. Flexibility and creativity combined with a strategic and analytical mindset are required as there is no one right approach and all are tailored to the customer.   What do you need? * You can impress with very good communication skills and business acumen * You love selling and have initial experience in dealing with B2B customers * You can convince and thus convert non-active customers into active ones * You are a native German speaker and are fluent in English * Ideally a bachelors or university degree and a strong interest in the financial sector and FX market * You live in Düsseldorf or the surrounding area or are willing to travel to Düsseldorf    What do we offer? * An attractive position to further develop your skills as an account manager * Defined career plan, with development steps and training offers * A market conform salary * Great bonus structure based on your own performance * 30 vacation days (based on a full time employment per year) * An international team that has a lot of passion and fun at work * Various team events, locally and internationally including offsite. * Detailed onboarding You will be a valuable addition to building a strong brand from this innovative and fast-growing scale-up with great ambitions.     RECRUITMENT STEPS Discovery call with Christine, HR  Interview with Besart Shala, Jeroen Hoevers  Discovery of the team members   Who are we? iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely.  We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform (automation, APIs, AI…) combined with dedicated expertise, offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner.  By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency, and security.    Key figures  * 350+ employees across 13 offices in 10 European countries  * 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32  * 10,000 corporate clients trust us  * €65M in revenue in 2024, with a target of around €85M in 2025  * Profitable for nearly two years  * Ranked for 6 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companies  * An NPS of 87.5 — an exceptional score in our industry that reflects enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed, and quality of our service    A strong culture built around 4 core values  Team First : The complexity of our industry demands collective intelligence. We prioritize cooperation, transparency, and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort, and decisions are made together.  Tenacity : We’re transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. It requires endurance, fast learning, and resilience — qualities rooted in our entrepreneurial DNA.  Transformation : Innovation is not a buzzword; it’s a necessity in a constantly shifting and strategic sector. We innovate with intent: every technical, product, or organizational improvement is designed for real impact.  Trust : Trust is the foundation of everything we build — with our clients and, above all, internally. It’s driven by ownership, autonomy, and a shared commitment to transparency, rigor, and reliability.    Why join us?  * We operate at the heart of a strategic and fast-evolving sector: international payments for SMEs — a complex, high-potential market.  * We’re driven by a meaningful mission: helping bold “Small & Medium Multinationals” succeed globally.  * Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies (AI, automation…), making it an ideal playground to test, learn, and innovate continuously.  * You’ll join an agile environment where your expertise has tangible impact, working alongside talent from top financial institutions.  * iBanFirst is profitable and backed by long-term investors:  * Xavier Niel and Bpifrance, historical shareholders, have supported and trusted us from the beginning  * In 2021, the entry of Marlin Equity Partners marked a new chapter in our international ambitions      #LI-CH1 #LI-Onsite

Maltego

WHY WE NEED YOU The Senior Partner Manager manages the global partner ecosystem, including System Integrators (SIs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) across EMEA and the US, driving partner performance, revenue growth, and operational excellence. Your mission is to expand, enable, and optimize Maltego’s partner network — ensuring partners are onboarded effectively, equipped for success, compliant with Maltego’s processes, and positioned to drive high-quality revenue. This is a senior role accountable for driving channel-sourced and channel-influenced revenue, building a high-performing partner pipeline, and expanding ARR through existing and newly recruited partners. The role balances partner strategy, revenue growth, and co-selling execution, while working closely with Sales, Marketing, Enablement, and Partner Operations teams. WHAT TO EXPECT Channel Revenue Growth & Commercial Ownership * Own partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue outcomes, including pipeline creation, deal progression, and ARR growth. * Drive channel pipeline generation against defined targets, ensuring healthy pipeline coverage via partners. * Lead joint account planning with Sales and partners, focusing on large and strategic opportunities. * Actively support partner co-selling, including deal strategy, positioning, and executive alignment for larger opportunities. * Drive renewals and expansions through partners in collaboration with Account Management and Sales.  Partner Qualification & Onboarding * Identify, recruit, onboard, and activate new high-potential partners (including SIs and government prime contractors). * Own the qualification and onboarding of new partners, ensuring alignment with partnership strategy, commercial requirements, and long‑term business objectives. * Ensure partners are contractually, technically, and commercially enabled to operate effectively within the Maltego ecosystem. * Oversee partner readiness by coordinating onboarding, training, and certification pathways. Partner Management & Governance * Own the ongoing management of partner relationships, ensuring alignment against agreed revenue goals, priorities, and engagement models. * Develop and implement annual partner strategies, including setting commercial objectives and success criteria. * Maintain operational cadence with partners through regular reviews and structured business performance tracking. * Lead governance of partner participation in sales workflows, acting as the main escalation point for commercial and deal-related topics. * Oversee and maintain operational frameworks, compliance, and data integrity across partner systems and processes. * Drive partner program improvements by leading reporting, dashboards, and collecting actionable partner feedback.  Partner Marketing & Engagement * Serve as the primary interface between partners and Marketing to ensure alignment on joint initiatives and priorities. * Own partner participation in events, webinars, and campaigns, ensuring clear objectives and measurable outcomes. * Oversee end‑to‑end partner engagement for joint marketing activities, from planning through execution and follow‑up. YOUR PROFILE IN SHORT * 4-6 years in partner management, channel sales, or ecosystem leadership roles in B2B SaaS environment * Proven track record of building and scaling revenue-generating partner ecosystems * Strong commercial acumen with experience driving pipeline, closing deals, and growing ARR through partners * Experience working with system integrators, resellers, and/or government prime contractors * Deep understanding of enterprise sales motions and co-selling models * Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills * Background in cybersecurity, intelligence, or SaaS * Experience operating global partner programs  * Understanding of channel sales models * Experience with certification or enablement programs. * Commercially driven and outcome-oriented * Strategic thinker with hands-on execution mindset * Comfortable operating at senior and executive levels internally and externally * Able to balance long-term partner strategy with near-term revenue delivery ABOUT THIS OPENING Core KPIs * Partner-sourced ARR  * Partner-influenced ARR  * Channel pipeline coverage & accuracy  * Partner win rate * New partners recruited and activated * Partner CRM data accuracy & hygiene  * Partner engagement & enablement metrics * ARR growth via partners (renewals & expansions) WHY YOU WILL LOVE MALTEGO Here are some of the reasons why you will love Maltego: * Work closely with Product, Marketing, and Sales on meaningful go-to-market initiatives. * Contribute to clear, high-quality messaging for a global user base of investigators and analysts. * Gain experience in a fast-growing tech scale-up across the private and public sectors. * Join an inclusive and diverse team that values your ideas and supports your growth. * Access supported language courses for continued learning. * Receive mental health support via .nilo, including psychologists and digital tools. At Maltego, we are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. LOCATION * Based in Munich, Germany (hybrid) * Some travel required (partner visits, events) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS / INFORMATION Ready to help drive the future of digital investigations? Apply now with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience in partner management.