Digital Growth Manager

Digital Growth Manager

Location: Augsburg, Germany
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Environment: Modern digital agency

Work Environment & Contract

• Work Model: Mostly on-site in Augsburg (no full remote)
• Remote Days: Up to 1 day/week possible after onboarding
• Travel: ~30% (mostly day trips for client visits & events)
• Working Language: German (C1+), English (B2+)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary Range: €57,000 -- €80,000 gross/year
• Bonus: Negotiable -- profit sharing or performance-based possible

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire new B2B clients and build long-term strategic partnerships.
• Develop and execute sales strategies, explore new markets (incl. e-commerce).
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, pitches, negotiations, closings.
• Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions with clients.
• Mentor junior team members and grow a scalable business development team.
• Work closely with UX, strategy, tech, and design leadership.
• Ensure clarity, structure, and continuous optimization of the sales pipeline.
• Remain adaptable and evolve strategy in a dynamic market.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital sales, business development, or strategy.
• Proven track record in winning strategic B2B projects.
• Strong knowledge of digital business models or software products.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent German (C1+).
• Leadership experience --- mentoring and/or team management.
• Hands-on, proactive, and resilient mindset.
• Willingness for networking events outside office hours.

⭐ Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Digital agency or SaaS background.
• Technical affinity or developer background.
• Familiarity with Atlassian, Figma, Adobe.
• E-Commerce and digital trends knowledge.
• Experience with public tenders or regulated industries.

🧩 Ideal Candidate Profile

• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and execution-driven.
• Thrives in lean, agile, non-corporate teams.
• Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and people-focused.
• Balances commercial ambition with team spirit.
• Curious, resilient, and comfortable under pressure.
• Enjoys public speaking, coaching, and stepping up as a leader.

📈 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New business revenue (won accounts).
• Growth within existing clients (upselling, NRR).
• Client satisfaction (NPS).
• Sales pipeline health and conversion rates.
• Team engagement and leadership feedback.