Vacancy for Head of Sales in Amsterdam or Groningen
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on execution? Do you love rolling up your sleeves, working alongside your team to close deals, and helping them achieve ambitious goals?
Are you ready to take ownership of sales success at a fast-growing international scale-up? Then read on and become the Head of Sales at Klippa!
About the Role
At Klippa, we don’t just set high goals—we execute to achieve them. As Head of Sales, you’ll lead from the front, working side-by-side with your team to identify the right customers, close deals, and expand our market reach.
You won’t just manage from the sidelines; you’ll actively engage in the sales process, set an example, and inspire your team to exceed expectations. Whether it’s crafting solutions for prospects, negotiating contracts, or guiding (junior) team members, you’ll be deeply involved in all aspects of sales execution.
In this role, you will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and lead a team of Account Executives and SDRs, all dedicated to driving new business growth. Currently, the team consists of seven members, with plans to expand to at least ten by the end of the year.
You will work closely together with peers like the Head of Partnerships, Head of Marketing, Head of pre-sales and Head of Customer success, which each have their own teams.
Your Responsibilities:
Be hands-on: Work directly with your team to identify and engage the right customers, lead high-value sales conversations, and close deals.
Lead by example: Show your team how it’s done by being actively involved in the sales process from start to finish, achieving your own personal sales goals.
Collaborate: Work closely with Account Executives, SDRs, and marketers to ensure seamless teamwork and optimal results.
Support and Empower: Coach and mentor your team, helping them refine their skills, overcome challenges, and hit their targets.
Drive Execution: Focus on getting things done—whether it’s building a pipeline, analyzing opportunities, or negotiating contracts.
Achieve Together: Align your team around shared goals and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Contribute to strategy: Share your insights to help shape sales strategies while executing on current plans to deliver growth.
Who Are You?
You are an energetic and action-oriented leader who thrives on teamwork and results. You are a real new business hunter that loves being in the trenches with your team. You know that success comes from good execution and teamwork.
You also have:
Drive: A passion for closing new business deals and achieving ambitious targets.
Skills: Strong coaching, negotiation, and organizational abilities.
Collaboration: A team-first mindset, knowing that success is a group effort.
Knowledge: Experience in software sales or related fields.
Languages: Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in an additional language (e.g., German, Dutch, French) is an advantage.
Proven Track Record: You have a proven track record in outbound sales and strong skills on the phone.
What Do We Offer?
At Klippa, you’ll find a workplace where execution and teamwork are celebrated. We believe in empowering our people to succeed together and rewarding hard work with meaningful growth opportunities.
Here’s what we provide:
An Action-Oriented Role: A leadership position where you’ll work directly with your team to deliver results.
Competitive Package: A salary range of €65,000 – €90,000 fixed and €100,000 – 140,000 OTE.
Workplace Flexibility: Our sales team operates from two locations, Amsterdam and Groningen. Collaborating closely with the team in these offices is an essential part of the role.
Growth Opportunities: Room to develop yourself while growing your team and our business.
Team Spirit: Monthly team events and a collaborative, inclusive company culture.
Perks: 25 vacation days, a holiday allowance, company car (hybrid) and a company laptop.
Sales Tools: At Klippa, we are committed to leveraging the best technology to provide you with exceptional support. Our sales process is powered by tools like Pipedrive, Leadspicker, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Albacross.
However, we firmly believe in the value of personal connection. That’s why we prioritize direct communication with our current and potential customers over fully automating our sales process. We want our teams to be on the phone, at events or at customers.
We gladly make time for fun!
Culture eats strategy for breakfast and fun is the fuel of hard work! That's why we cherish team building and fun!
Need to know more or apply directly?
We are always open for a chat! You can reach out to our Head of People & Operations Jaël Oterdoom at +316 52052150 or send an email to [email protected].
For recruiters: Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated. Klippa does all recruiting in-house.
