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Field Sales Executive - Automotive SaaS

MotorK · Frankfurt, Germany

Taking some hits. Ask how long they've been looking.

New Business + Account Growth: you win new customers and grow existing ones.

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
28d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon MotorK's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Find and win new car dealerships and carmakers across Germany, based in Munich or Frankfurt and travelling often. Some leads will come to you already checked, but you'll also find your own clients.
What you'd sell

Helps carmakers and dealers track customers, stock and ads

When a car dealership has to track its customers, its stock and its online ads, there's a lot to juggle. The problem is, one missed follow-up or out-of-date listing can send a buyer somewhere else. MotorK builds AI-powered tools for carmakers and dealers, covering customers, stock and digital ads, so they can sell smarter.

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Who you'd sell to
Car dealerships and automotive manufacturersIn their words: “help manufacturers and dealerships sell smarter and deliver better customer experiences”
Where deals come from
A mix. Some leads come to you, some you find yourself.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 28 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
3 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

  • Pay. No pay listed at all.

Yellow lights

  • Native German required. The posting asks for native-level German. Fluent probably won't be enough.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
MotorK. Driving the AI revolution in automotive. MotorK is Europe's leading sales and marketing technology company for the automotive sector. We build AI-powered tools: from CRM and inventory management to predictive analytics and digital advertising, that help manufacturers and dealerships sell smarter and deliver better customer experiences. 90% of European automotive manufacturers run on our SparK Platform, alongside 6,000+ dealerships across the continent. We move fast, we think big, and AI is at the core of everything we do, not as a buzzword, but as the engine behind every product decision we make. We're building a team of people who are genuinely curious about AI, who experiment with it, push it, and find new ways to use it to solve real problems. If you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's largest industries going through a full AI revolution, and you're excited to help drive it, this is where you want to be. We're looking for a Sales Executive to join our Sales team in Germany. The role The Sales Executive role will cover a wide range of sales activities, working closely with our Delivery and Success teams. The role is responsible for growing and nurturing the pipeline, developing new relationships and strategies to boost results. The Sales Executive will: - Develop sales strategies and approaches for the car dealer market in Germany - Identify potential clients and the decision makers within our target group - Build and manage a solid sales network and pipeline - Prospect for new clients and turn opportunities into increased business - Convert leads pre-qualified by our BDR team into new clients - Develop and execute new business proposals, deliver high-profile presentations to clients, negotiate and close deals - Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop MotorK's unique selling propositions and differentiators - Collaborate closely with the delivery and success teams Requirements Our ideal Sales Executive will have previous experience in a fast-paced sales environment and knowledge of the automotive or SaaS sector. As well as: - Native-level German and fluent English - Well-organised, hands-on and proactive approach, able to work under pressure - Team player attitude - Willingness to travel regularly - Confident, persuasive communication style and strong client-facing presence - A degree in Business or Marketing is a plus Work pattern and location - Full-time, permanent - Monday to Friday - Field-based role - Based in Munich or Frankfurt area Benefits - Base salary from €60,000 - Variable compensation uncapped - Company car - Company credit card - Company phone - Individual training paths - Opportunity to develop and grow within the company - National and international mobility options - Yearly team activities What you can expect from the recruitment process: - HR interview - AI fluency assessment - Hiring Manager interview - Peer interview/skills assessment - C-level interview MotorK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MotorK are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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