On-site
SaaS
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About this role
About EDL
EDL is a leading European software provider in Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), Teleradiology, Nuclear Medicine, and AI-driven imaging solutions. With 160 employees and €30M revenue in 2025, EDL is the market leader in France and Switzerland and continues to expand across Belgium, Austria, and Germany.
Our German footprint has accelerated significantly in the past years through strategic expansion and the integration of Penta Services. Role Overview The Head of Sales Germany is responsible for leading the commercial strategy for RIS/PACS solutions in the German market. This role combines strategic direction, hands-on sales execution, team leadership, and the building of long-term customer trust.
Your mission is to grow revenue, expand market share, and scale a high‑performing sales team in a rapidly evolving and competitive market.
Key
Responsibilities
- Commercial Strategy & Market Execution
Support the definition and own the go‑to‑market strategy for Germany (segments, regions, product lines). Develop pricing, bundling, and competitive positioning tailored to local market dynamics. Identify and prioritize high‑potential regions, accounts, and partnerships.
- New Business & Expansion
Drive new logo acquisition and upsell/cross‑sell initiatives within existing accounts. Lead complex sales cycles involving IT departments, radiologists, hospital management, and procurement teams. Navigate public-sector tendering processes and deliver competitive, compliant proposals.
- Leadership & Team Management
Recruit, coach, and lead a team of Area Sales Engineers. Foster a culture of forecast accuracy, operational discipline, and high performance. Implement sales methodologies and frameworks to support scaling.
- Strategic Accounts & Partnerships
Personally manage top strategic opportunities and reference accounts. Establish partnerships with integrators, radiology groups, healthcare
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Accelerators
Yes
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Inherit existing accounts
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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