Head of Sales Germany @ VC backed company

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Head of Sales Germany @ VC backed company, Cologne

Client:

XAnge

Location:

Cologne, Germany

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Yes

Job Reference:

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2

Posted:

29.03.2025

Expiry Date:

13.05.2025

Job Description:

We’re hiring a Founding Sales Lead for a high-growth B2B SaaS startup scaling in Germany. Backed by top European VCs, the company is already seeing strong traction and is looking for a sales leader to drive ARR from early traction (€50K) into the millions.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a key market, build and lead a sales team from the ground up, and shape go-to-market strategy at an early but well-backed stage.

What you’ll do

• Own the go-to-market strategy for Germany and execute hands-on
• Manage the full sales cycle, focusing on mid-market B2B deals (€20K+ ARR)
• Build and lead a local sales team (2 AEs, 2 SDRs)
• Define scalable sales processes and performance metrics
• Develop strategic partnerships and represent the brand in-market

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years in sales, ideally in SaaS or B2B tech
• Proven ability to close mid-market deals and run short sales cycles
• Experience building and managing sales teams
• Strong understanding of the DACH region and its business culture
• Fluent in German and English

Why this role?

• High-impact position with ownership from day one
• Competitive compensation with stock options
• Flexible remote work and vibrant office culture
• Growth-oriented team with regular offsites and great perks

Tasks

Why should you apply via XAnge?

• Get access to a pool of growing and high-potential scale-ups in Europe: Most of our startups get +100% growth every year, 4 of them are in the Next40 and 1 in FT120.
• Be the first to know about new opportunities: As investors, we are the first to know when key executive roles are opening such as Head of Sales, VP Sales, Sales Operation Manager, Senior Business Developer, Head of Inside Sales, Director of Sales and Marketing, etc.
• Get access to off-market opportunities: With +300 open positions located throughout France and abroad, we can share with our talent pool off market opportunities that are not available anywhere else.

Requirements

Don’t hesitate to submit your profile to XAnge Startup Success Team.

XAnge is a leading European VC firm based in Paris and Munich. XAnge invests in innovative technology companies operating healthcare, enterprise data, fintech, SaaS & deeptech. Among our portfolio can be mentioned: Odoo (ERP Software), Believe Digital (entertainment) or Ledger (cryptocurrencies).

Within XAnge, the Startup Success Team designs programs and resources to help Founders or Key executives in their daily challenges, such as recruiting for highly technical and key positions.

Joining XAnge’s network means 500+ open positions located throughout France, Europe and more! (Paris, Berlin, New York, Ibiza etc.).