Inside Sales Manager (f/m/x) at WifOR

Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proposal Management, Project Management, Sales Operations, Business Development, CRM Systems, HubSpot, MS Office, Budgeting, Pricing, Sales Reporting, Pipeline Analysis, German, English, Stakeholder Coordination, Process Optimization, AI Implementation

Industry

Research Services

Description

About WifOR Since 2009, WifOR has been helping businesses, policymakers, and society make better decisions based on reliable data. As an independent economic research institute, we analyze global developments in the fields of sustainability, health economics, and the future of work. Our mission: to make sustainability measurable, highlight the societal value of health investments, and create data-driven insights for the labor market of tomorrow. Through scientifically grounded analyses and international projects, we contribute to a more sustainable and evidence-based future. Today, more than 75 colleagues from different nationalities work together across our offices in Germany and Greece, as well as on projects around the world. Join our Business Development team as an Inside Sales Manager (f/m/x) and help us successfully position our research and consulting services in the field of Impact Analysis & Sustainability. In this role, you will take on a central position at the intersection of sales, research, and international clients. Your tasks You coordinate and manage the entire proposal process – with a particular focus on our Impact & Analysis business unit You manage internal proposal and sales processes and coordinate stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables across different teams You act as a central point of contact for clients and ensure professional communication and a smooth sales cycle You coordinate budgeting, approval, and pricing processes in close collaboration with accounting and project leads You prepare sales reports, analyze pipeline and performance developments, and derive actionable insights You support operational sales campaigns and coordinate internal follow-up and sales activities You drive special projects to further develop the business area – for example by using AI and the optimization of sales and proposal processes You continuously improve templates, workflows, and processes to ensure efficient and scalable sales operations Your profile A completed vocational training or economic studies is advantageous, but career changers are also welcome First practical experience in proposal or project management, sales operations, business development or another commercial function Proficient in using MS Office applications, ideally with experience in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot) Enjoy working on challenging topics, with a meticulous work style, team orientation, a hands-on mentality, and the ability to communicate perceptively and work in a solution-oriented manner Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and ideally in English We offer A varied range of tasks in an international environment The opportunity to develop your skills in exciting and meaningful projects Short communication channels and flat hierarchies throughout the organization Flexible working hours and a permanent hybrid working model with 38 hours/week (full-time) Benefits in kind via HelloBonnie Office activities (Office Lunch, Summer Party, Team Events, etc.) Your contact For data protection reasons, we kindly ask you to refrain from sending applications via email. Please use the application form on our website instead. For any questions, feel free to contact us at career@wifor.com.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the entire proposal process for the Impact & Analysis business unit, acting as the central point of contact for international clients. Drive sales operations by analyzing pipeline performance, optimizing workflows, and implementing AI-driven process improvements.