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Area Sales Manager Scandinavia
Job Purpose Statement: The Sales Manager will establish and service a portfolio of major accounts in the territory and offer solutions developed by getAbstract. The Sales Manager will be assigned a revenue goal that he or she must meet or exceed on a quarterly and annual basis. The chosen candidate will be supported by the getAbstract Competence Center, based in Lucerne.
Job Functions:
- Sell the complete line of getAbstract products and services.
- Maintain forecasts, account activity and notes in Salesforce.
- Prepare and negotiate proposals with prospects and customers.
- Maintain product knowledge and actively participate in product and sales-skills training sessions held throughout the year.
- Professionally represent getAbstract in all business transactions and be responsible for overall customer satisfaction in assigned accounts.
- Prepare for and actively participate in account reviews on a quarterly basis.
- Develop and maintain product-demonstration skills through frequent practice.
Formal Education: A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement.
Industry Experience:
- Three years of successful sales experience in the software, database or training industry
- Knowledge of leadership development is preferred
- Management of major corporate accounts
Equipment and Software Experience:
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
Other Requirements:
- Outstanding English skills are a must
- Effective oral, written-communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Use of ethical business practices
- Self-motivated, high-achieving attitude
- Ability to work from home office
Please send your complete CV (by email only) in English language to info(at)getabstract.com
Sales / Account Manager B2B for Munich / Düsseldorf / Berlin
Job Purpose Statement: The Sales Manager will establish and service a portfolio of major accounts in the territory and offer solutions developed by getAbstract. The Sales Manager will be assigned a revenue goal that he or she must meet or exceed on a quarterly and annual basis. The chosen candidate will be supported by the getAbstract Competence Center, based in Lucerne.
Job Functions:
- Sell the complete line of getAbstract products and services.
- Maintain forecasts, account activity and notes in Salesforce.
- Prepare and negotiate proposals with prospects and customers.
- Maintain product knowledge and actively participate in product and sales-skills training sessions held throughout the year.
- Professionally represent getAbstract in all business transactions and be responsible for overall customer satisfaction in assigned accounts.
- Prepare for and actively participate in account reviews on a quarterly basis.
- Develop and maintain product-demonstration skills through frequent practice.
Formal Education: A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement.
Industry Experience:
- Two years of successful sales experience in the software, database or training industry
- Knowledge of leadership development is preferred
- Management of major corporate accounts
Equipment and Software Experience:
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
Other Requirements:
- Native German speaker and outstanding English skills are a must
- Effective oral, written-communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Use of ethical business practices
- Self-motivated, high-achieving attitude
- Ability to work from home office
Please send your complete CV (by email only) to info(at)getabstract.com