Sales Director – DACH, Benelux

Ziff Davis

Sales Director managing data-related sales opportunities across DACH & Benelux regions. Building strategic relationships and driving business growth at Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £110,000 - £120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise-level technology sales, focusing on developing strategic relationships and driving business growth. Proficient in consultative selling and maintaining a robust sales pipeline while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise-Level Technology SalesConsultative Solutions-Focused ApproachFluency in German and EnglishKnowledge of Ookla's Product OfferingsExperience in Selling Nascent Products

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentSales Pipeline ManagementContract NegotiationMarket IdentificationCustomer Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationSelf-MotivatedTrack Record of Follow-Through

Tools & Technologies

Internet TechnologyCellular TechnologyBroadband Technology

Industry Keywords

Data-Related Sales OpportunitiesStrategic RelationshipsCustomer SatisfactionProduct InnovationModerate Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

focus on data-related sales opportunities
develop and manage a growing book of business across your assigned region
drive business and technical relationships
close business at a rapid rate by helping to define and identify key opportunities, markets, contract vehicles and solutions
establish deep business and technical relationships through your knowledge of the customer’s mission and the environment
maintain a robust sales pipeline
facilitate contract negotiations
develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
ensure customer satisfaction
moderate travel for in-person client meetings
drive product innovation through thorough understanding and representation of customer and industry trends/needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 -10 years of enterprise-level technology-related sales or business development experience
Fluency in German and English is a must
Experience selling nascent products/services into new markets is strongly desired
Familiarity with internet, cellular and broadband technology and infrastructure
Self-motivated with a track record of appropriate urgency and follow-through
Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach is required
Strong verbal and written communications skills with both clients and internal audiences
Knowledge and expertise with Ookla’s product offerings
Ability to travel regularly to meet and connect with prospective clients, existing clients, and to attend Ookla corporate and team functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salaries
robust, health and wellness-focused benefits
paid time off when you need it
Employee Resource Groups
company-sponsored events
regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources
employee engagement programs and recognition awards