Growth Sales Manager
Brian – Adaptive Learning · Germany
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Germany
Job highlights
- Drive sales and growth in the DACH region.
- Build and expand Brian's reach in education.
- Utilize a strong network in the education sector.
- Employ proactive acquisition and growth hacking.
- Shape market strategy and revenue model.
About the role
About Brian
Brian is a digital learning assistant for schools and universities. The software allows educators to create engaging, adaptive learning tools for their specific course content in no time. Content creation is AI-powered and takes only a few minutes. Learning itself takes place on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Learners immerse themselves in a personalized learning world that connects them socially and actively involves them in the learning process. Brian fosters more motivated and better-informed learners. Analytics provide insights into the learning paths and knowledge levels of learners, thus supporting educators in improving their teaching. Didactically, Brian is mainly used as an asynchronous learning and homework tool. It motivates students, adapts to their knowledge level, and supports them around the clock without needing access to teachers or tutors.
Where Brian Stands Today
Currently, over 120 educational institutions in Switzerland and Germany actively use Brian's B2B platform. We have collected over 50 million answers from learners, achieved an NPS of 77, and won the ETH >>>Venture Award 2024 and the Didacta Startup of the Year 2025 award. We are a fast-growing, early-stage startup aiming to become an internationally renowned technology and education company.
Why We Are Looking for You
Our team currently consists of 8 people. We have developed an exciting product and already achieved initial successes. Now we need support to increase our reach and make Brian accessible to even more educators in the DACH region. Therefore, we are looking for a growth-oriented sales professional with a deep passion for education to join our team. We need someone who doesn't wait for calls. We are looking for a tireless "Growth Hacker" who speaks the language of educators, knows how to generate new leads, and enjoys representing Brian externally. Furthermore, we expect you to have experience in the education sector. You will work closely with us and actively shape our market strategy and revenue model.
We value shared values and visions more than pure expertise. A good personal relationship is important to us to successfully develop Brian together.
What You Bring
In this key position at Brian, we expect the following from you:
- A strong network in education: You already have an established network in the DACH education sector (schools, universities, authorities) and know exactly whom we should contact.
- Proactive acquisition mentality: You love to actively and independently approach new contacts. Whether cold calling, writing persuasive emails, or personal visits – you spare no effort to generate leads.
- Enthusiasm for trade fairs and travel: You enjoy traveling and want to actively visit trade fairs, educational symposia, and universities in the DACH region to present Brian, make contacts, and build personal relationships.
- Growth Mindset: You don't just follow traditional sales strategies but are creative, analytical, and experimental with new channels, digital tools, and unconventional acquisition methods to accelerate our growth.
- Perfect German language skills (absolutely essential due to our customer base).
- Residence in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland (the position is 100% remote).
- Additional online marketing experience is a big plus.
- Ability to work independently with an eye for market opportunities and the will to close deals.
What Brian Offers
- The opportunity to become a co-owner of Brian. We offer an attractive equity program.
- The chance to significantly shape the future of education by expanding Brian's reach.
- An environment where you can build your own sales/marketing area, taking responsibility.
- Many valuable contacts with our potential and existing users (teachers, professors, and school principals).
- The potential to shape and further develop the commercial area of an award-winning startup.
- High flexibility regarding location and type of work (fully remote).
We hope we have sparked your interest! Write us an email at info@brian.study. We look forward to hearing from you! Kind regards, Leo, Ralph, Eric & the Brian Team.
Key skills/competency
- Sales
- Business Development
- Networking
- Lead Generation
- Education Technology
- EdTech
- Startup
- Growth Hacking
- DACH Market
- Remote Sales
Skills & topics
- Sales Manager
- Growth Manager
- Business Development
- Lead Generation
- Sales
- DACH
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Education Technology
- EdTech
- Startup Sales
- Remote Sales
- B2B Sales
- Education Sales
- CRM
- Sales Strategy
- Account Management
- Territory Sales
- New Business Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your sales experience in the DACH education sector and any growth hacking achievements.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for education and Brian's mission, showcasing your proactive approach.
- Showcase your network: Be prepared to discuss your existing contacts within schools, universities, and authorities in the DACH region.
- Prepare for remote work: Emphasize your ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and thrive in a remote environment.
- Research Brian's impact: Understand their AI-powered learning tools and how they benefit educators and learners.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Growth Sales Manager at Brian?
- As a Growth Sales Manager at Brian, you will be responsible for expanding the company's presence in the DACH region. This includes proactive lead generation, building and leveraging your network within the education sector, attending industry events, and actively shaping the market strategy and revenue model. Your primary goal is to increase Brian's reach and user base among educators.
- Is prior experience in the education sector required for this Growth Sales Manager role?
- Yes, prior experience in the education sector is a key requirement for this Growth Sales Manager position. Brian specifically looks for candidates who understand the language of educators, possess a strong network within schools and universities in the DACH region, and can effectively communicate the value of their AI-powered learning assistant.
- What does 'Growth Hacker' mean in the context of this Growth Sales Manager role?
- In this role, a 'Growth Hacker' refers to a proactive and unconventional sales professional. It means you won't just rely on traditional sales methods but will be encouraged to be creative, analytical, and experimental with new channels, digital tools, and unique acquisition strategies to accelerate Brian's growth and reach more educators.
- What are the advantages of this fully remote Growth Sales Manager position at Brian?
- The key advantages include the opportunity to become a co-owner of Brian through an attractive equity program, the chance to significantly shape the future of education, the flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement, and the potential to build and lead your own sales and marketing domain within an award-winning startup.
- How important are German language skills for this role?
- Perfect German language skills are absolutely essential for this Growth Sales Manager position. Given that the primary customer base is in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), fluent communication in German is crucial for effectively engaging with educators, building relationships, and closing deals.
- What is the expected work arrangement for the Growth Sales Manager role at Brian?
- This Growth Sales Manager position is fully remote (100% remote). While you need to reside in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, you will have high flexibility regarding your work location and schedule, allowing you to manage your responsibilities effectively from anywhere within these countries.