Sales Manager, Entry-level / Career-changer

Etengo AG

Sales Manager position focused on building customer relations for IT staffing. Actively engaging in lead generation and contract management post-training.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeFrankfurt am Main • 🇩🇪 GermanyEntry Level💰 €38,000 - €42,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong negotiation skills and effective communication to build and manage client portfolios while supporting IT freelancers throughout the placement process. Exhibits a goal-oriented and results-driven approach, thriving in both independent and team environments.

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Negotiation SkillsClient AcquisitionSales ExperienceCommunication SkillsGoal-Oriented Approach

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Hard Skills

SalesContract PreparationClient ManagementCold CallingPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Outgoing PersonalityTeam PlayerIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Vocational TrainingBusiness Administration Degree

Industry Keywords

IT FreelancersSales ConversationsRetailPromotions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

After an intensive onboarding, build and manage your own client portfolio
Match clients with the right IT freelancers
Use negotiation skills and prepare contracts
Support the IT freelancers you place throughout the entire placement process
Exciting day-to-day work including new client acquisition, client meetings and accompanying conversations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sales professionals, recent graduates or career changers (m/f/d)
Completed commercial vocational training or degree (business administration, commerce or equivalent)
Ideally, initial professional experience in sales, retail or promotions
Enjoy negotiations and sales conversations, including the challenge of cold calling
Strong communication skills and an outgoing personality
Goal-oriented and results-driven approach to work
Able to work independently while also being a team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of vacation and the option to work up to 20 days from another EU country or take a sabbatical
Flexible time-off account (Freizeitpluskonto) and 2 days of home office per week
Job ticket (public transport subsidy)
Informal, first-name culture and great company events and after-work specials
Attractive fixed salary and uncapped commission model
Intensive onboarding, training opportunities and a mentorship program
Company pension plan and employee savings contributions (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
Company bike leasing (JobBike)