Sales Manager

    Artificial

    🇩🇪 Germany
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 6 days ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇩🇪 German

    About this role

    About ArtificialHelp shape the future of specialty insuranceAt Artificial, we’re building the next generation of technology for the specialty (re)insurance market.

    Our mission is to transform how brokers and carriers operate in complex markets by removing operational barriers and enabling smarter, faster decision-making.We use modern technology to solve real challenges for some of the world’s leading brokers and insurers.

    By automating the repetitive and structuring the complex, we help our partners unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. We work in an environment where ideas are heard, support is built-in, and outcomes matter.

    Everyone here has the chance to make a tangible impact on our products, our customers, and the industry.We've just raised $45M (£33M) in Series B funding from lead investor CommerzVentures, new investor Move Capital, as well as all existing shareholders.

    This investment round gives us the room to grow with confidence, continue to innovate, and ensure that Artificial remains the first choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally.Join us, and take the chance to be a part of something that will change the landscape of insurance for generations.

    About the roleAs Sales Manager at Artificial, you'll own new business growth across specialty (re)insurance carriers, MGAs, and brokers in Germany and the broader DACH region.

    This is a full-cycle sales role: you'll build pipeline, run the sales process end to end, and close deals with senior stakeholders who are rethinking how their underwriting and claims operations run.Day to day, you'll:Prospect, qualify, and manage a pipeline of specialty (re)insurance carriers, MGAs, and brokers across Germany/DACH (and, over time, wider Europe)Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders - Chief Underwriting Officers, Heads of Digital/IT, and other economic buyersRun the

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    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.

    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

    Sales
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Artificial'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

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    The German market values structured sales processes and typically offers strong base salaries alongside performance incentives.

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