Senior Sales Lead – Europe (English Required; German Fluency Preferred)
Job description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Sales Lead – Europe (English Required; German Fluency Preferred) based in Netherlands.
This remote role offers the opportunity to lead high-value commercial engagements across Europe and selected international markets. You will work directly with senior stakeholders and executive decision-makers, helping organizations define their needs and determine strategic fit. The position covers the full commercial lifecycle, from initial consultation and relationship development through onboarding and structured handover. You will play a key role in representing the organization with credibility, professionalism, and a consultative approach. Working across countries, cultures, and time zones, you will collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience. The role combines autonomy, commercial responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute directly to regional growth.
Accountabilities:
- Lead commercial conversations with senior stakeholders, executives, and key decision-makers across European and international markets.
- Assess organizational needs, business models, and requirements to determine strategic fit and appropriate engagement approaches.
- Represent the organization professionally and credibly across diverse markets, industries, and cultural environments.
- Manage written follow-up communications, including meeting summaries, proposals, supporting materials, and next-step documentation.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate, efficient, and well-structured client onboarding.
- Maintain consistent client communication throughout the commercial process until the relationship is formally handed over to the recruitment team.
- Contribute to strengthening commercial performance and developing growth opportunities across the European region.
- 5+ years of relevant commercial or sales experience, with a demonstrated track record of engaging senior and executive-level stakeholders.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to understand different industries, organizational structures, and business models.
- International experience working across multiple countries or regions, with the ability to navigate different cultural and business environments.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working across cultures, countries, and time zones.
- Proven ability to manage a high volume of commercial conversations while maintaining quality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Strong follow-through, organization, and coordination skills, particularly within a remote working environment.
- A consultative, relationship-driven sales approach combined with a polished and credible professional presence.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and confidence when handling sensitive or high-level commercial discussions.
- Fluency in English is required; German fluency is preferred.
- Applicants must provide a CV in PDF format and a brief portfolio highlighting comparable commercial roles and measurable outcomes achieved.
- Fully remote working arrangement.
- Direct exposure to senior international stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Significant responsibility, autonomy, and ownership of commercial engagements.
- Opportunity to contribute to regional commercial growth across Europe.
- Long-term professional growth potential within an expanding organization.
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