(Senior) Sales Manager (m/w/d) - IMPACT FESTIVAL

    Techquartier

    🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 4 weeks ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇩🇪 German

    About this role

    TechQuartierFor 10 years, TechQuartier has been the place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where the right people come together through events, programs, and accelerator initiatives to drive innovative growth.

    As a key driver of innovation in Frankfurt’s financial center, TechQuartier connects FinTech and GreenTech startup founders with established companies in future-shaping fields such as AI, quantum computing, and finance.TechQuartier has been part of the Federal Digital Hub Initiative (de:hub) since its start in 2017.

    In 2024, TechQuartier was officially recognized as the FinTech Hub Frankfurt within the de:hub network.

    TechQuartier is also the organizer and host of the IMPACT FESTIVAL in Frankfurt – Germanys largest B2B event for digital & sustainable transformation.TechQuartier continues to advance the startup ecosystem in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region and strengthens its role as a central innovation hotspot in Europe.

    If you’re interested in taking on responsibility in a dynamic environment, contributing your own ideas, and driving innovation together with us, you’ve come to the right place. Join our team full-time starting from january 2027.

    We look forward to receiving your application.Why this role truly makes an impactThe IMPACT FESTIVAL brings together companies, start-ups, investors, and innovators to drive digital and sustainable transformation forward.

    To make this happen, it takes strong partners and a diverse range of exhibitors.As a (Senior) Sales Manager, you will play a key role in acquiring new exhibitors, sponsors, and partners for the IMPACT FESTIVAL. With your instinct for business opportunities and your strong closing skills, you will directly contribute to the festival’s growth and economic success.

    This role is not just about managing existing accounts, but about actively creating new opportunities, acquiring a high number of exhibitors, convincing partners, and consistently driving the sales process through to contract signing.What y

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Accelerators

    Yes

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Team 1:1s & coaching5–8/week
    Pipeline & forecastDaily
    Deal reviews3–5/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

    fair
    festival
    event
    sales
    sustainability
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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 Techquartier'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.

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

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

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