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    (Senior) Sales Manager (all genders) | Dutch Market

    Kaufland e-commerce

    🇩🇪 Germany
    Remote
    E-Commerce
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    E-Commerce

    Source

    himalayas

    Language

    🇩🇪 German

    About this role

    anstellungsdetailsPermanent Contract, Full-or Part-Time, Remote or Cologne / Düsseldorf / Darmstadt / BerlininfoWho we areWe are the tech powerhouse behind Kaufland’s international online marketplaces and a company within the Schwarz Group.

    Driven by a start-up mentality and working on an equal footing within flat hierarchies, we develop the best marketplace solutions for our customers, sellers and partners. #FromEuropeForEuropeIn Marketplace Management we work behind the scenes to make sure that new offers keep turning up on our online marketplaces. Each team focuses on one area.

    In the Sales team, the tasks revolve around acquiring new sellers to sell on our online marketplaces on a national and international level.​

    aufgabenYour tasks – this is what awaits you in detail You are responsible for identifying and approaching top dutch and international online sellers and brands You improve the breadth and depth of the marketplace's assortment with international sellers You are responsible for the constant monitoring and analysis of the competition inorder to identify potential partners You support our sellers commercially and technically You convert ideas of our sellers into new features You present our marketplace on site at international e-commerce trade fairs You work closely with technology, marketing and product data management profil

    Your profile – this is

    what we expect from you You have a university degree or a commercial apprenticeship You ideally have professional experience/sales experience in the e-commerce sector You can inspire other people and convince them quickly with your communication skills You are characterized by your proactive attitude and strong team spirit You have a creative mindset and your analytical & conceptual strength always bring you forward You are fluent in English (C1) and Dutch (on a native speaker level) and enjoy working in an international environment

    benefits

    What

    we offer

    Create your own work-life balance: You have the flex

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Team metrics reviewDaily
    Team huddlesDaily
    Skill coaching3–5/week

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    E-Commerce — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    14–60 days (SMB merchants) · 2–6 months (enterprise retail)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Platform migration is too risky mid-season"
    • "Our current solution is "good enough""
    • "Need to see ROI within first quarter"
    • "Integration with our fulfillment stack"

    Key Industry Metrics

    GMV (Gross Merchandise Value)Conversion RateAOV (Average Order Value)CAC:LTV RatioReturn RateCart Abandonment Rate

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • Social commerce and TikTok Shop
    • • AI-powered personalization
    • • Headless commerce architecture
    • • Same-day delivery expectations

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Sales-Manager
    Account-Manager
    Business-Development-Manager
    B2B-Account-Manager-Netherlands
    Field-Sales-(Netherlands)
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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 Kaufland e-commerce's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    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.

    E-commerce sales roles often blend B2B partnerships with platform-driven metrics.

    This remote-friendly role based in DE provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a e-commerce market.

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