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

Intro call

Interview with VP Sales Germany (sales fit)

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