Description

Hornetsecurity is seeking a Key Account Manager New Business to drive growth in Germany. This role involves independently identifying and acquiring new enterprise and mid-market customers, managing the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing. The position is fully remote within Germany and focuses on building a robust sales pipeline through cold calling, social selling, and strategic networking. The ideal candidate is a hunter with a proven track record in B2B sales and a strong technical understanding of cybersecurity solutions.

Requirements

  • Several years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or IT sales.
  • Proven experience as a hunter, acquiring new customers through cold calling and independent market development.
  • Comfortable approaching new companies daily and convincing C-level decision-makers.
  • Good technical understanding and ability to present complex software or IT solutions clearly.
  • Structured, disciplined, and self-reliant work style, maintaining focus even during long sales cycles.
  • Consistent use of CRM systems as a control tool for sales activities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in German and good English skills.
  • Willingness to travel for customer meetings, trade fairs, and events.

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
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English
C1 · Advanced
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Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Actively shape the future of IT security in a globally expanding company with innovative technologies against growing cyber threats.
Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies in an open, dynamic environment.
Flexible work from home office or modern offices in Hanover, Berlin, or Darmstadt.
Numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
Team events such as laser tag, escape room, or get-togethers at the company's own legendary beer wagon in Hanover.
Be-Active bonus – subsidy for fitness memberships.
Free parking (Hanover), subsidized job ticket, or bike leasing.
Contribution to company pension scheme.
Referral bonus: €1,500 for each successful candidate recommendation.
30 vacation days, permanent contracts, coffee, tea, soft drinks, fresh fruit, office dogs, no dress code, and more.
Hornetsecurity GmbH

About the company

Hornetsecurity GmbH

A leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions, now a Proofpoint company. Hornetsecurity's flagship product, 365 Total Protection, is the most comprehensive cloud security suite for Microsoft 365, serving 125,000+ customers across 120+ countries through 12,000+ MSP and channel partners. The company processes 72 billion emails annually and operates 11 redundant secured data centers worldwide.

“We empower companies and organizations of all sizes to focus on their core business by protecting their email communications, securing data, and ensuring business continuity and compliance with next-generation cloud-based solutions.”

Size

Enterprise (1K+)

Employees

750

Glassdoor

3.6 / 5

Tech Stack

C#.NET CoreHaskellPythonPerlRubyAngularJavaScriptTypeScriptHTMLCSSSelenium
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A leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions, now a Proofpoint company. Hornetsecurity's flagship product, 365 Total Protection, is the most comprehensive cloud security suite for Microsoft 365, serving 125,000+ customers across 120+ countries through 12,000+ MSP and channel partners. The company processes 72 billion emails annually and operates 11 redundant secured data centers worldwide.

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Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.