Business Development Manager/Account Executive

Frankfurt
Field Sales
hybrid

Get to know us

Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric in a secure business collaboration market. Trusted by more than 2,000,000 users from 175,000 companies globally, we are on a mission to create more prosperity in the world by accelerating high-stakes business decisions. We achieve this by delivering extremely intuitive and robust software products that help people make impactful decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours:

Ideals Virtual Data Room: A web-based cloud platform used by companies in a wide range of industries to ensure secure confidential document sharing for online due diligence, fundraising transactions, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other business goals.

Ideals Board: A cloud platform with web and mobile applications used by board members, CEOs, executives, and corporate secretaries, to streamline governance and improve high-stake decisions in a fast, secure, and compliant way.

The role

Ideals is among the Top-5% of all companies on RepVue, as rated by Sales professionals. The Sales team has been a driving force behind our steady 30%+ YoY growth, consistently generating millions in revenue.

To support the rapid expansion of the Ideals VDR line of business in Germany, we are looking for a Business Development Manager (hunter sales) based in the Frankfurt area. As a founding member of our Germany Field Sales team, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities, acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals.

As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to new customers and oversee a pipeline of opportunities. Engaging proactively with C-suite and key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in the German market.

Tech stack: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Apollo, Phantombustrer, Woodpecker, Aircall

What you will do

  • Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers in the Frankfurt area
  • Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
  • Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with strategic accounts in Germany and constantly developing new opportunities
  • Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy
  • Take part in arranging M&A Community events enhancing Ideals visibility 
  • Deliver compelling product presentations to clients 
  • Structure, negotiate, and close deals
  • Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
  • Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
  • Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company’s revenue

What you bring

  • 3+ years experience in a full 360 closing role, within B2B or professional services sector
  • Experience in high-velocity sales environments and ability to effectively engage with C-Level decision-makers
  • A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing deals
  • Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery 
  • Native-level proficiency in German with advanced English (C1+ level)

Nice to have

  • SaaS, and financial industries background

Unrivaled recognition

We’re proud to be celebrated by our customers and teammates

Benefits you’ll love

You’ll enjoy the right blend of support and autonomy to help you reach your full potential, anywhere in the world

Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday


Home workplace budget


Co-working expense coverage


Individual IT budget for extra equipment


Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools

Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses


Investment in external learning and development activities


Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation


Professional literature and subscriptions coverage


Support of your passion as a speaker or writer


Internal talent mobility opportunities

Tailored Wellness Package for your physical and mental health


Funding for sports competitions


30 business days of annual leave


Unlimited health-related time-off

Team-building offline and online events


Local gatherings in global locations


Generous internal referral program

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