Sales Manager – Entry-Level / Career Changer in Sales

Etengo AG

Sales Manager bei Etengo, spezialisiertem Personaldienstleister für Digital- und IT-Experten. Aufbau von Kundenbeziehungen, IT-Projektakquise und Vermittlung passender Freelancer.

Posted 8/16/2026full-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 sales acumen through proactive outreach, client acquisition, and effective negotiation skills. Capable of collaborating with teams to match clients with suitable IT freelancers while maintaining a goal-oriented and results-driven approach.

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Client AcquisitionNegotiation SkillsSales ConversationsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sales TechniquesContract DraftingCold CallingClient MeetingsBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Outgoing MannerGoal-OrientedResults-DrivenIndependent WorkTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Vocational TrainingDegree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

IT ProjectsFreelancer PlacementSales ProfessionalsRetail ExperiencePromotions Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build your own client base after comprehensive onboarding through proactive outreach and telephone-based new-business acquisition
Identify IT projects
Collaborate with Recruiting Managers to match clients with suitable IT freelancers
Conduct negotiations
Draft contracts with clients and IT freelancers
Support placed IT freelancers throughout the entire placement process and their project assignments
Perform new-client acquisition, conduct client meetings and accompany sales conversations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sales professionals, graduates or career changers (m/f/d)
Completed commercial vocational training or a degree (Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent)
Ideally some initial professional experience in sales, retail or promotions
Enjoy negotiating, conducting sales conversations and cold calling
Strong communication skills and an outgoing manner
Goal-oriented and results-driven working style
Ability to work independently while being a team player
Willingness to take on responsibility
Complete application including CV, possible start date and salary expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days annual leave
Option to work abroad within the EU for up to 20 days
Opportunity to take a sabbatical
Flexible time-off account
2 days remote work per week
On-site parking
Subsidized public transport pass (job ticket)
Informal, first-name company culture
Great events and after-work specials
Attractive fixed salary
Uncapped commission model
Comprehensive onboarding
Training and development opportunities
Mentoring program
Transparent career prospects
Employer-subsidized company pension scheme
Employer-subsidized savings-plan contributions
Company-supported bike leasing (JobBike)