Trainee Sales International - France (f/m/d)

Your Next Career Step

Your career opportunity (starting 01.12.2024)

You are at the end of your university career and ready to dive into the world of sales and business development? Do you have a passion for learning, a strong interest in the international market, and a desire to work with a fast-growing tech company? If youre looking for a hands-on role where you can develop your sales skills and grow your career, this 1-year trainee program is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Superpowers

• You have recently completed a degree in sales, business, economics, marketing or a related field, and youre excited to start your career in sales
• You have gained some initial experience in a sales or business development role (through internships, part-time jobs, or student projects)
• You have a strong interest in learning about sales processes, customer engagement, international business and entering a market
• You are fluent in English and bring native language skills in French to the table - both written and spoke
• Youre an excellent communicator and feel comfortable interacting with customers via email, phone, and video conferences
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are eager to contribute ideas and take initiative within the team
• You are excited to collaborate with marketing and product teams to better understand how to position our product and communicate its value to potential clients
• You are motivated by the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career in a supportive environment

Your Mission

• You will start by developing a fundamental understanding of the craftsman market in France through research and interactions with key stakeholders in the industry
• Under the guidance of experienced sales professionals, you will learn how to identify potential customers and generate inbound leads for our software solution, HERO
• You will assist in conducting online product demonstrations and gain hands-on experience with customer presentations, learning how to showcase HEROs value to prospective clients
• Throughout the program, you will learn to manage initial go-to-market activities, with support from our marketing, sales, communication, and product departments
• As you gain confidence, youll be given opportunities to take on more responsibility in closing deals, supporting customer onboarding, and gathering feedback to help refine our product-market fit
• By collaborating closely with marketing, product, sales, and service departments, youll become familiar with the full sales process, setting a solid foundation for your career in international sales

Our Promise

Flexibility & Mobility

• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely within the EU
• 28 vacation days plus additional days off
• Equipped with HERO tech gear and a subsidized Germany ticket, allowing you to work remotely from anywhere in Germany

Health & Wellness

• Stay fit with a company bike and sports offers through Hansefit
• Access to Bloom and a wide range of mental health offerings (including coaching sessions)
• You will also benefit from our additional company health insurance
• Monthly professional shoulder and neck massages at the Hanover office

Career & Development

• An annual learning & development budget for courses, books, or coaching
• Regular feedback and development talks to support you in achieving your career goals
• A clear HERO career path that allows for internal growth
• A fair and competitive salary with an attractive and realistic bonus plan

Teamspirit

• Regular team and company events like escape rooms, Maschseefest visits, or go-karting
• Sensational summer and Christmas parties
• Annual co-workations abroad within the EU with the HERO team

About us

Digitalize the craftsmanship with us
HERO Software is the perfect place for ambitious talents who not only want to perform, but also actively shape and create something of value. If you want to build a career at the fastest growing tech startup in the craftsmen sector, you've come to the right place. We have evolved from a start-up to a successful scale-up and recently raised a strong Series B funding of 40 million euros. We are determined to further expand our market leadership in the area of craftsmen software and continue to go on with our success story. Every day, we do our best to provide our customers an intuitive software which they can use to manage their projects, plan resources, create documents or acquire new customers - thanks to cloud technology from any place they like.

Our brand ambassador and soccer player Niclas Füllkrug shares our vision and actively supports us in our mission. Just like HERO, he stands for determination, perseverance and the unwavering will to deliver top performance. Together, we set ourselves ambitious goals and strive to become better and better.

At HERO you can expect an open and relaxed corporate culture that is characterized by our values of Ambition, Trust and Fun. For us, ambition means that we always strive to push our boundaries & and drive innovation. Trust stands for the trust we place in our employees and customers and the trust we gain through quality and reliability. Fun is an integral part of our culture - we believe that work should be fun and that a motivating work environment is the key to outstanding results. Join us in this success story and become part of our team!