(Senior) Sales Manager Academia - Eastern Europe (m/f/d)

Statista
Hamburg, Germany
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward senior sales professionals comfortable with managing complex digital product sales in Eastern Europe, while navigating a hybrid work model and building long-term client relationships.

Best fit for

  • Senior professionals with a proven track record in academic or public sector sales
    — “at least 3 years of experience in direct sales of complex digital products or services, preferably in the higher education and/or public sector
  • Individuals fluent in English and an Eastern European language, with strong communication skills
    — “Fluent in English, language skills of an Eastern European language on C2 level

Things to consider

  • The role involves significant travel to Eastern European markets, up to 30 days per year
    — “Work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a hybrid model with some in-office expectations
    — “Hybrid work and flex-time

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing sales areas and building long-term client relationships
    — “Build customer relationships from first contact to long-term partnerships
  • Showcase your ability to work independently and adapt to new situations
    — “Team player who can quickly adapt to new situations
  • Emphasize your experience with Salesforce and MS Office in your resume and interview answers
    — “Good knowledge of MS Office and Salesforce
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • managing sales area
  • achieving sales targets
  • building customer relationships
Typical background
sales experiencehigher education sector experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingNetworkingProduct PresentationSales Target Achievement

Preferred

Language Skills In Eastern European LanguagesHigher Education Sector Experience

Stack & domain

SalesData AnalyticsCommunicationAnalytical SkillsEducationPublic Sector

About the role

Original posting from Statista via Ashby

At Statista, we’re all about facts and data, for we are the world's leading business data platform. By providing reliable and easy-to-use data as well as various data analytics products and services, we empower people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.

Founded in Hamburg in 2007, we have quickly grown into a global company with offices in major cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Tokyo. And we still have a lot of plans. Our constant growth does not only prove our success, but also keeps creating new development and career opportunities for our employees.

We value and celebrate our diverse culture. You are welcome here for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or whether you prefer bar graphs to pie charts. Your story matters – keep writing it as part of our team.

Are you ready to join us?

Your Job

  • Manage your own sales area in the academic, education and public sector, especially in Eastern Europe
  • Take responsibility for achieving your sales targets
  • Build customer relationships from first contact to long-term partnerships
  • Grow your network and increase Statista’s visibility in existing markets
  • Reach out to customers through online and live product presentations

Your Profile

  • University degree or equivalent qualification
  • At least 3 years of experience in direct sales of complex digital products or services, preferably in the higher education and/or public sector
  • An existing network in the region of Benelux education sector or in the public sector is an advantage
  • Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently
  • Fluent in English, language skills of an Eastern European language on C2 level
  • Team player who can quickly adapt to new situations
  • Good knowledge of MS Office and Salesforce

What we offer

In addition to our great team, culture, and our shared goal of empowering people with data, there are many other things that make Statista a great place to work! Join us and benefit from:

  • Work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year
  • Hybrid work and flex-time
  • International team and social events
  • Subsidized urban mobility and access to fitness and wellness options
  • Free access to Langdock and all its amazing functionalities
  • Career & training opportunities
  • Attractive locations and modern offices
  • Mental health support with OpenUp

Some of the benefits listed here apply only to the German entity and to Junior-level roles or above.

Source: Statista careers (Ashby)

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