Join to apply for the Sales Director role at Solace2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Sales Director role at SolaceSolace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.Many of the world’s biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work!OverviewThis is a remote-first position, ideal for a junior to intermediate level sales professional with experience navigating complex, consultative sales cycles within large organizations in the European Region. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new enterprise accounts, expanding relationships within existing customers, and positioning Solace as a critical enabler of both traditional event-driven architecture (EDA) and next-generation AI-driven initiatives.As organizations accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, real-time data movement has become a foundational requirement. Solace plays a key role in helping enterprises modernize their integration strategy to support AI workloads—by ensuring that data is delivered securely, efficiently, and in real time across distributed systems.You will work closely with technical stakeholders and executive decision-makers to demonstrate how Solace’s platform can serve as the backbone for modern AI-ready infrastructure.In This Role, You Will….Be responsible for establishing, cultivating, and improving Solace’s relationship with clients.Identify new business opportunities to grow with both new clients, and within existing clients – and they lead the sales process from start to finish.Develop and execute territory and account plans that address short-term and strategic goals which include pipeline building, revenue attainment, profit margin, client wallet share, and customer satisfaction.Be a “hunter” and must be a self-starter who is able to work independently. At the same time, be a strong team player — capable of collaborating widely and building a deep relationship with their pre-sales engineer(s) and others.Ultimately, accountable to win new business, and in the process will build strong client relationships (at both the working and executive level), negotiate complex deals, and establish long-lasting client relationships.What You’ll Bring to the RoleFluently bilingual in English and GermanConsultative sellingAbility to build strong executive relationshipsProven ability to close large, complex, dealsTrack record in selling middleware products, solutions, and servicesExceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to connect with clientsAbility to pull together a team and lead complex negotiationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent5+ years of experience managing client relationships in the Enterprise IT spaceProven track record of sales success in other IT companiesFamiliarity with MEDIC / MEDDPICC sales processWillingness to travel as much as 30% of their time (2-3 days a week)Why You’ll Want to Join Us at SolaceWe have an awesome team! You’ll get to work with some of the smartest individuals in the businessWe believe in work-life balance and believe it’s important to love what you doWe have adopted a hybrid work model to create an inclusive working environment for everyoneWe live by our values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience. Every. Single. Day.Our training programs are top-notch (LinkedIn Learning, Mentorship program, Solace Academy)We like to brag about our stellar customer lineup!We are social – we like to keep things simple and fun!We are one of the top-ranked employers on GlassdoorWe have a sense of humour and make cool videos on cool topics like MITTand this!We understand that experience takes on various shapes and sizes. Not sure you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you! Your unique experience could be exactly what we are looking for.At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!Accommodations are available upon request for anyone taking part in the hiring process. Let us know how we can help! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solace by 2xGet notified about new Sales Director jobs in Germany.Head of Sales / Sales Director - Hand Dryers - €100k-150k - ID42547Global Sales Director (m/w/d) - Business Unit RetailGreater Munich Metropolitan Area 2 weeks agoCommercial Director - Germany and AustriaSales Director Polymer & Rubber SolutionsAccount Director (Account Executive) - EMEARegional Sales Director – Advanced Materials (Carbon Black)Regional Sales Director – Carbon Black & Performance MaterialsRegional Sales Director – Carbon Black & Performance MaterialsRegional Sales Director (m/f/d) – Industrial SectorRegional Vice President, Enterprise SalesMid-market Sales Director - Central & Northern EuropeWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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