Forto
Sales Manager (f/m/d) - South & East Germany
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Germany only
Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Found 3h ago
Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Germany only
Timezone
CET ±2
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Sales
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $105k–$220k a year, a typical range taken from 587 mid-level sales roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Germany. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote Germany"
- Job description states: "based in Germany"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
About Us
What if your work could drive change in a globally established industry, shaping processes that touch every corner of the world? At Forto, we are at the forefront of change, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionise logistics. We want to reinvent digital supply chains to be transparent, frictionless and sustainable. From day one, our mission has been to simplify global trade – creating a seamless and efficient logistics process.
About the role:
We’re looking for a driven Sales Manager (f/m/d) to join Forto’s commercial team and help accelerate our growth across Europe. In this full-cycle sales role, you’ll be responsible for acquiring new customers and building your own book of business - with the opportunity to retain and grow those accounts over time.
Your initial focus will be landing net-new customers through outbound outreach and in-person field selling. As your portfolio grows, you’ll take ownership of those relationships and drive long-term value through upsell, cross-sell, and exceptional account management. You’ll be selling a solution that’s reshaping global logistics — all while working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-performing team.
Priority locations for this role include Thuringia/North Bavaria + Brandenburg/Western Saxony
Key Responsibilities:
Sign new customers that match Forto’s ideal customer profile to drive volume and gross profit.
Own your pipeline : prospect, qualify, and convert leads via outbound outreach and in-person selling.
Run effective discovery : deeply understand customer needs and how Forto can solve them.
Build long-term partnerships : manage and grow the customers you land, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
Lead business reviews with key customers to align on performance, future needs, and expansion potential.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance and Product to ensure a seamless and positive customer experience.
Required Skills and Experience:
3+ years of experience in B2B sales / logistics operations- you've landed new customers against clear quotas or managed operations with existing accounts
Fluent in German and English , and based in Germany : ideally in Thuringia/North Bavaria or Brandenburg/Western Saxony
Confident owning the full sales cycle: from outreach to close and into account expansion
Strong commercial mindset and relationship-building skills
Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience in freight forwarding , logistics, or supply chain role is a major advantage
Forto Operating Principles:
At Forto, our 11 Operating Principles shape the way we work, collaborate, and succeed. As a member of our Commercial Division, these are the core principles that will guide your daily impact and decision-making:
Live Customer Centricity – Put our customers at the heart of everything you do, ensuring their success drives our own.
Succeed Through Accountability – Take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and drive results with confidence.
Requirements
- ·3+ years of experience in B2B sales / logistics operations- you've landed new customers against clear quotas or managed operations with existing accounts
- ·Fluent in German and English , and based in Germany : ideally in Thuringia/North Bavaria or Brandenburg/Western Saxony
- ·Confident owning the full sales cycle: from outreach to close and into account expansion
- ·Strong commercial mindset and relationship-building skills
- ·Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Forto, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (CET ±2).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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