Sales Associate

Job Posting – Sales Associate (m/f/d)As a Sales Associate, your primary focus is on business development and active customer acquisition within a predefined portfolio of target customers. You will receive clearly defined target accounts from us and will proactively approach them to build new relationships, create meaningful conversations, and secure qualified customer meetings. From day one, you will be closely supported by an experienced mentor who will help you strengthen your sales expertise and gradually build and expand your own customer base successfully. Your ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Customer AcquisitionActive business development and customer acquisition within a defined target customer portfolioOutbound activities with a strong focus on phone-based acquisition, including cold callingApproaching and engaging relevant decision-makers at target customersScheduling, preparing, and following up on qualified customer meetingsConsistent follow-up activities and structured pipeline developmentCustomer Conversations & Opportunity QualificationPreparing structured call guides and introductory messaging together with your mentorConducting initial discovery conversations to understand customer needsUsing value messaging to clearly articulate customer benefitsQualifying opportunities and developing them further together with experienced sales colleaguesMentoring & DevelopmentClose collaboration with a dedicated mentor supporting your professional and sales developmentRegular feedback on acquisition approach, communication style, and customer interactionsStep-by-step development towards independently building and expanding customer relationshipsStructure & CollaborationEstablishing a clear and disciplined sales operating rhythmAccurate documentation of all activities in relevant sales toolsClose collaboration with Sales, your mentor, and leadership Your ProfileExperience & MotivationInitial experience in B2B sales, business development, or strong motivation to start a career in salesHigh motivation for active customer acquisition, especially phone-based outreachUnderstanding that acquisition can be challenging – and the determination to stay persistentPersonality & Way of WorkingHigh resilience and perseveranceProactive, structured, and self-driven working styleEnjoyment of communication, learning, and collaborationWhat Makes This Role SpecialClear focus on business development and customer acquisitionDefined target customers – no unstructured prospectingPersonal mentoring and structured professional developmentExcellent entry point for a long-term career in sales