Head of Sales – Germany (RIS/PACS)

    Edl

    Bochum
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    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

    1. 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.

    1. 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.

    1. 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.

    1. 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

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Existing Book

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Management
    Team Leader
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

    Template question
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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

    Template question
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Edl's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

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