About the Position

Sales Manager New Business – Industry AI Solutions (m/f/d)

Leonberg, DE

Full-time

€60,000 base salary plus commission

Responsibilities

New business acquisition – You build your own pipeline: target account research, outbound, LinkedIn, your network, and trade shows like LogiMAT and Hannover Messe.
First conversation & qualification – You quickly recognize where a real business case lies and separate it from non-binding interest.
First project as a door opener – You sell the entry point, support it commercially, and develop it into rollout and follow-on business.
Cross- & upselling with existing accounts – You grow convinced customers into expanding relationships: more locations, more processes, more products from our portfolio.
Proposals & negotiation – You calculate proposals, negotiate at decision-maker level, and drive deals through to signed contracts.
Pipeline & forecast – You manage your opportunities in a structured way in our CRM (HubSpot) and deliver a reliable forecast to management and department leads.
Partner sales – You leverage our existing network of distributors and system integrators and expand it as a second sales channel.
Market feedback into product – You bring requirements and impulses from the market directly into product management and development – the paths there are short.
Growing sales – You bring your experience in target markets, argumentation, and processes and actively help shape the build-up of our sales department.

Requirements

Several years of experience in B2B sales with proven closing success – ideally in capital goods or project business with multiple stakeholders, longer decision paths, and closing via the business case.
Own network of customers and contacts for new business acquisition.
Confident and experienced in cold calling – from first contact to booking meetings at decision-maker level.
At least one of our target fields from hands-on experience: (intra-)logistics, manufacturing electronics industry, or software.
Independent, structured, and results-oriented work style.
Enjoy being on-site with customers and are willing to travel within the DACH region.
Fluent German (C2) and fluent business English (C1 or above).
Ideally, a network in electronics distribution, automotive supply, intralogistics, or pharma, touchpoints with machine vision, OCR/IDP, or Auto-ID, and experience in partner and channel sales.

We Offer

Varied projects with clients across different industries.
Attractive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities.
Flexible working hours and hybrid work – in coordination with team and client appointments.
Individual training – including certifications and a budget for conferences.
Collaboration with over 60 experts from AI, software, and consulting.
Modern office in Leonberg with good transport connections.
Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and a collegial working atmosphere.

About the Company

collective mind GmbH

Römerstraße 75

71229 Leonberg

E-Mail: [email protected]

Telefon: +49 7152 / 906 599 - 0

Application Process

How does the application process work?

After receiving your application, we carefully review your documents. If the assessment is positive, we first invite you to an initial interview with our recruiting team. This is followed by a second interview with your potential future team lead. Finally, you will get to know our management in a short call. After that, we make a decision and inform you promptly.

Do the interviews take place on-site or via video call?

Our job interviews take place via video call.

Do I need to submit a cover letter with my application?

Your resume is sufficient for the application. If we need additional documents, we will get in touch with you.

How long does it take to get feedback on my application?

We strive to give you feedback within one week. If it exceptionally takes a little longer, feel free to contact [email protected] directly to ask about the current status of your application.

Is there regular feedback or development conversations?

Yes, you receive regular feedback in conversations with your team lead. Your previous development is reflected upon, optimization potentials are identified, and measures for further development and goal achievement are jointly defined.

Can I work remotely?

We believe in flexibility and trust – for most roles the answer is yes. If a position requires a defined amount of on-site presence, you will find this stated directly in the respective job advert. At the same time, we are a team that creates real impact at the client. Therefore, willingness to travel for on-site projects throughout Germany is important. And your start? Ideally, it begins with us in Leonberg – personal, structured, and at eye level.

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Sales Manager New Business – Industry AI Solutions (m/f/d)

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