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Senior Sales Manager DACH (f/m/d)
Berlin| Full Time | February 9, 2026
The Senior Sales Manager will develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive revenuegrowth and expand De Gruyter Brill’s Academic market presence in DACH. They will assist withmotivating and supporting a high-performing sales team to consistently achieve and exceed targetswhile strengthening existing relationships and cultivating new partnerships across all territory accountsand consortia to maximize business opportunities and long-term success.
Your tasks
- Meet and/or exceed establishedregional growth targets for prestigious De Gruyter Brill electronic products
- Proactively generate a high level ofcontact via customer meetings, e-mailand phone
Provide individualized representationfor all applicable electronic De GruyterBrill products - Conduct regular coaching activitiesand provide constructive feedback
Produce sales/business reports andanalyses according to deadlines - Monitor and analyze sales metrics and performance data to identify areas forimprovement and optimize sales processes.
Your profile
- 8-10 years’ relevant experience withsales of journals, eBooks and/or databases
- A motivated, entrepreneurial, results-oriented personality with drive for success
- A can-do problem-solving attitude
Excellent oral, written and analytical skills - A demonstrated interpersonal ability inclient relations and customer contact
- Experience in Publishing is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success in managinglarge accounts or key client relationships.
We offer you
- An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
- Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
- Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
- Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
- Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties
At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Vontavia Smith
People + Culture
857-303-0165