Statista

Director Licensing Sales (m/f/d)

Hamburg, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

At Statista, we’re all about facts and data, for we are the world's leading business data platform. By providing reliable and easy-to-use data as well as various data analytics products and services, we empower people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.
Founded in Hamburg in 2007, we have quickly grown into a global company with offices in major cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Tokyo. And we still have a lot of plans. Our constant growth does not only prove our success, but also keeps creating new development and career opportunities for our employees.
We value and celebrate our diverse culture. You are welcome here for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or whether you prefer bar graphs to pie charts. Your story matters – keep writing it as part of our team.
Are you ready to join us?

Responsibilities
Lead the EMEA (excl. GSA) licensing sales team (lead 1 Team Lead + 1 Expert + directly 5 ICs)

Drive sales performance across EMEA markets, with clear ownership of revenue, pipeline, forecasting and sales KPIs

Coach and develop Sales Managers and Team Leads, ensuring consistent sales standards and execution

Drive continuous improvement of sales processes, productivity and efficiency, including the use of Salesforce, automation and AI-supported workflows

Lead the two Operation teams: Project management & Lead Management

Develop both functions with a strong focus on quality, scalability, efficiency and close alignment with Sales

Ensure effective collaboration between Sales, Project Management and Lead Management throughout the full commercial cycle

Establish clear processes, responsibilities and performance standards across the teams.

Requirements
· Proven experience (min. 5 years+) in B2B sales leadership, ideally in an international and multi-market environment
· Strong track record in leading and developing sales teams, including direct management of individual contributors and/or Team Leads
· Hands-on leadership approach with the willingness to deeply understand the business, customers and sales process
· Strong commercial mindset and ability to manage against revenue targets, pipeline, forecasts and performance KPIs
· Experience in building, developing or adapting team structures and sales organizations
· Strong understanding of CRM-driven sales processes, ideally Salesforce, and an interest in automation and AI
· Ability to lead different functional teams and create strong collaboration between Sales, Project Management and Lead Management
· Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills combined with a pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset
· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment
· Fluent English; additional European languages, particularly German, French or Italian, are an advantage

What we offer
In addition to our great team, culture, and our shared goal of empowering people with data, there are many other things that make Statista a great place to work! Join us and benefit from:
Work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year

Hybrid work and flex-time

International team and social events

Subsidized urban mobility and access to fitness and wellness options

Free access to Langdock and all its amazing functionalities

Career & training opportunities

Attractive locations and modern offices

Mental health support with OpenUp

Some of the benefits listed here apply only to the German entity and to Junior-level roles or above.
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Technology & IT CRM Data Analysis Project Management Sales Writing Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Director Licensing Sales (m/f/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Statista?
  3. Which of CRM, Data Analysis and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with CRM, Data Analysis and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Director Licensing Sales (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in CRM, Data Analysis and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Statista needs from this hire.

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