Sales Executive – AI Advertising Solutions (German-Speaking)
Job Description:
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Contract: Full-time | 39 hours/week
Salary: €30,000 base + uncapped bonus
Start: ASAP
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Executive to join the European team of one of the world's leading AI companies. This is a hunter role focused on new business acquisition — both inbound and outbound — within the digital advertising and AI solutions space.
You will own the full sales cycle: from identifying and qualifying prospects to presenting tailored solutions and closing deals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and have a genuine passion for technology and consultative selling, this is your opportunity to grow with a category-defining company.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and engage potential clients through inbound and outbound prospecting (cold calls, email campaigns, social selling)
- Build and maintain a robust, qualified sales pipeline
- Conduct needs analysis and present AI advertising solutions tailored to each client's goals
- Manage the full sales cycle from first contact through to signed contract
- Consistently achieve and exceed revenue and activity KPIs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activity in CRM (Salesforce)
- Collaborate with onboarding and customer success teams to ensure smooth client handover
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts where applicable
Requirements
- Language skills: German C1 (mandatory) | English B2 (mandatory)
- 2–3+ years of proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or pre-sales/lead qualification
- Strong digital marketing knowledge: SEO, PPC, paid advertising ecosystems, and client-side campaign management
- Demonstrated ability to self-prospect and manage outbound sales motions including cold calling
- Experience working with Salesforce or equivalent CRM platforms
- Comfortable engaging with C-level and senior decision-makers
- Results-driven mindset with strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Consultative selling experience
- Background in ad tech, AI platforms, or SaaS solutions
- Experience with high-value or enterprise client portfolios
- Client-facing product knowledge and ability to demo or present solutions
What We Offer
- Base salary
- Uncapped bonus
- Relocation package for candidates moving to Barcelona
- Private health insurance
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI advertising products and platforms
- Structured sales training and access to industry certifications
- Defined career progression paths with coaching and mentorship
- A collaborative, international team based in Barcelona's 22@ innovation district — one of Europe's most dynamic tech hubs
Key Competencies
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Resilient, proactive, and commercially driven
- Intellectually curious with a customer-first mindset
- Able to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams
- Adaptable and comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-changing environment
Required Skills:
SaaS Environment Handover AI Access Development Management Skills Deals SEO Cold Calling Analysis Salary Product Knowledge Onboarding CRM Campaigns Advertising Coaching Insurance Digital Marketing Business Development Records Negotiation Email Business Marketing Time Management English Training Sales Communication Management