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TradeLinkBerlinFull-time
Posted on January 21, 1970Not specified

<p><strong>About TradeLink</strong></p>

<p>Supply chain collaboration still runs on email, phone calls, and scattered data. At a 1000-FTE manufacturer, 30-50% of logistics capacity disappears into manual coordination every day. A plan deviation takes hours to process. The teams of the Strategic Head of Logistics, our key persona, spend their day firefighting information gaps their systems were supposed to close.</p>

<p>Based on our deep integration into the logistics industry and its complex networks through the last five years of TradeLink, we’re rethinking supply chain collaboration. 10,000+ companies already coordinate deliveries on TradeLink. Now we're building the AI layer and you can become the person driving the go-to-market success of this vision.</p>

<p>The destination is an AI Control Tower for supply chain operations. Where every dispatcher has an AI copilot handling the operational noise, and humans make the decisions that actually matter.</p>

<p>Backed by Insight Partners and logistics operators who've led DB Schenker, Sennder, and Transporeon. Series A. Voted #1 by BVL, Germany's national logistics association</p>

<p><strong>The role</strong></p>

<p>The goal is clear: take our sales motion to Enterprise+ (1000+ FTE manufacturing and logistics) within 12-18 months to win with our AI-first approach to reshaping supply chain collaboration.</p>

<p>You'll start leading a team of ~5 (2 BDMs, 3 AEs), own a personal book of strategic deals, and build the enterprise sales motion from the inside. You carry pipeline. You close deals. You make the team better. Reporting directly to the CEO.</p>

<h2>Aufgaben</h2>

<ul>

<li><strong>Own net new CARR</strong>, pipeline growth, CVR, and new customer ACV.</li>

<li>Carry and close <strong>your own strategic accounts</strong> alongside the team. You're in the deals, not just reviewing them.</li>

<li><strong>Lead, develop, and coach</strong> a team of 2 BDMs and 3 AEs. Output improvement is expected and measurable.</li>

<li><strong>Build the ABM motion together with Marketing</strong>. As target company size goes up, account-based selling will become a crucial element of our go-to-market effectivity.</li>

<li><strong>Develop account expansion processes</strong>: account plans, PoC management, expansion roadmaps for our existing customer base together with the Head of Customer Success.</li>

<li>Represent TradeLink at <strong>key industry events and in senior customer conversations</strong> (VP/Director level at 1000+ FTE companies in production and logistics).</li>

<li>Work <strong>closely with Marketing</strong> on demand gen and pipeline sourcing.</li>

</ul>

<h2>Qualifikation</h2>

<ul>

<li>You've sold <strong>SaaS to European enterprises</strong> and you've been successful in it, hitting your targets consistently. You've closed deals in the €30–100k+ range. You've led a small AE team.</li>

<li><strong>You built outbound yourself</strong>. You didn't just inherit a working machine.</li>

<li>You <strong>speak German natively or near-natively</strong>. You're comfortable in a room with our target persona (Director Logistics, Supply Chain Director, Head of Logistics, VP Supply Chain, VP Logistics, VP Supply Chain) at a 1,000-5,000-person company.</li>

<li><strong>You use AI</strong> in your day-to-day work and can show real work you’ve done with it.</li>

</ul>

<p>**<br>

What we're looking for**</p>

<p><strong>Must have:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>SaaS sales background, enterprise context (non-negotiable)</li>

<li>Personally closed enterprise SaaS deals in the €30k+ range (enterprise buying complexity matters more than the exact number)</li>

<li>1+ year leading an AE team of 2+ FTE with measurable output improvement</li>

<li>Built or co-built an account-based-motion personally</li>

<li>Native or fluent German, strong English</li>

<li>Sold to European enterprises, ideally DACH</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Strong plus:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Production, wholesale, or supply chain industry background</li>

<li>Hands-on Account Management experience: account plans, PoC management, expansion roadmaps</li>

<li>Scale-up experience (50–500 FTE company)</li>

</ul>

<h2>Benefits</h2>

<ul>

<li><strong>Impact and ownership at the right moment:</strong> You can shape how enterprise sales works at TradeLink for the next several years.</li>

<li><strong>Flexible and remote-first:</strong> Need to be able to attend our Berlin office (2 days/week) for intense collaboration, the rest is your choice. High willingness to travel ad hoc is expected as we approach Enterprise+ companies. You’ll get to see the hearts of DACH Enterprises from the inside.</li>

<li><strong>Learn and grow fast:</strong> Continuous feedback, 360° reviews, close work with experienced founders and leadership team (other Head Of’s).</li>

<li><strong>A team worth leading:</strong> 5 FTE today. Growing wit AI-first approach in mind.</li>

<li><strong>Own a piece of the outcome:</strong> VSOP program. Your contributions share directly in the company's growth.</li>

<li><strong>Culture that means something:</strong> Inclusive, diverse, and genuinely fun. From virtual team events to offsites.</li>

</ul>

<p><em>If you aren't completely confident you meet every criteria, apply anyway. Curiosity, ownership mindset, and a bias toward action matter most.</em></p>

<p><em>TradeLink strongly believes in the power of diversity and is committed to a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who works here or with us. To reduce unconscious bias in the recruiting process, you can remove the photo from your application.</em></p>

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