German speaking High-Velocity Account Executive

About the role

You'll work as a High-Velocity Account Executive at Leapsome, owning the full sales cycle for small and growing companies with 10-49 employees. This is a fast-paced role where you'll help convert qualified leads into delighted customers within approximately 30-day sales cycles.

What you'll do

• Own the complete sales process from first contact to closed deal including qualifying leads, running demos, negotiating and closing
• Manage high volume of opportunities efficiently through structured, semi-automated processes
• Build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and tailor approach to each customer's unique context
• Prioritize deals most likely to close and bring long-term value
• Collaborate with RevOps to continuously improve sales processes using data and feedback
• Maintain clean pipeline with accurate forecasting and CRM hygiene
• Contribute to smooth initial implementation for new customers
• Become a product and industry expert to provide consultative, value-driven guidance

What you'll need

• 2-3 years of experience in sales role (ideally B2B SaaS) or client-facing position such as consulting
• Fluency in German and English
• Strong questioning and active listening skills to quickly understand customer needs
• Structured and detail-oriented approach with passion for process optimization
• Comfort with fast-paced work and balancing efficiency with empathy
• Interest in technology and comfort discussing tools and platforms with customers

Nice to have

• Additional Central European languages
• Experience in HR tech or organizational/people development fields

What they offer

• Hybrid work model with offices in Berlin and remote flexibility
• 30 vacation days plus public holidays and paid sabbatical after 5 years
• €2,000 yearly development budget plus learning platform access
• Free Urban Sports Club membership and wellness benefits
• €1,000 work-from-home stipend
• Competitive pay and pre-IPO equity package