Madrid, Spain | On-site

€30,000 base + uncapped commission | €44K+ earning potential

Permanent Contract

Start Dates: 5 October / 2 November 2026

Are you a German-speaking sales professional who enjoys closing deals, speaking with clients and working towards ambitious targets?

We are looking for a German-Speaking Account Executive to join a fast-growing international tech/e-commerce environment in Madrid.

This is a full sales-cycle role where you'll take ownership of assigned leads from the first conversation through product demos and free trials, all the way to converting prospects into paying customers.

What You'll Do

- Contact and engage assigned prospects in the German market
- Conduct discovery calls, client meetings and product demos
- Understand customer needs and present the right solution
- Manage prospects throughout their free-trial period
- Convert trials into paid subscriptions
- Manage the full sales cycle before handing clients over to Customer Experience
- Work towards KPIs including calls, demos, conversions and MRR
- Handle a high level of commercial activity – approximately 80–100 calls/day

What We're Looking For

Native/bilingual German + good professional English

Currently residing in Spain – mandatory

Ideally 1–6 years of commercial/sales experience

Experience as an AE, BDR, SDR, Sales Representative, Inside Sales, Telesales or in outbound prospecting is highly relevant

Strong cold-calling skills and confidence speaking with prospects

Comfortable working with KPIs, targets and performance metrics

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Able to work on-site in Madrid

Experience within SaaS,



tech or e-commerce is a plus, but a strong sales background is what matters most.

Compensation

€30,000 gross/year base salary

Uncapped commission

The commission structure rewards strong performance:

At 100% performance → €1,200/month commission

At 150% performance → €1,800/month commission

This represents €44K+ annual earning potential at target, with the possibility of earning more for higher performance.*

There is also clear internal progression:

AE2 → €35K base salary

AE3 → €40K base salary

*Commission is performance-based and ramp-up conditions apply.

Working Model

The position should initially be considered on-site in Madrid, including the onboarding and training period.

Depending on individual performance and target achievement, there may be the possibility of moving to a more hybrid working arrangement after approximately 3–4 months.

Please note that hybrid work is performance-based and is not guaranteed.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 09:00–18:00

Friday: 09:00–15:00

What You'll Get

Permanent contract

22 days of annual leave

Additional discretionary days from 24–31 December

Uncapped earning potential

Clear career progression

Friday afternoons off

Versátil benefits & referral bonus

Office fruit, snacks and monthly lunches

Sports and community activities

International working environment

Interested?

If you're a German-speaking sales professional currently living in Spain and enjoy cold calling, closing deals and working towards ambitious targets, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV to learn more about the opportunity and next steps.

📌 German-Speaking Account Executive | Madrid
🏢 Cross Border Talents
📍 Madrid