Sales Manager - DACH (Agency Sales)

Location: Germany

Type: Full-time

OneFootball is the world’s #1 digital football platform, reaching more than 200 million football fans across the world. Founded in 2008, we have come a long way to provide our users with the best personalised digital football experience. We are a team of around 250 football fanatics working from hubs in Berlin, London, and Lisbon. Our purpose is to disrupt the status quo and make football accessible and enjoyable. 

Sales Manager - DACH (Agency Sales)

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to support and grow our presence across the DACH media agency landscape. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to sustainable revenue growth through strategic partnerships.

You will take ownership of key agency accounts, develop new business opportunities, and help expand our position in the market. The role reports to the Agency Sales Lead – DACH.

At OneFootball, we offer advertisers access to a highly engaged global audience of football fans, supported by an innovative portfolio ranging from native advertising to branded content campaigns.

Your role

• Manage and develop a portfolio of media agencies across the DACH region (e.g. Omnicom Media Group, WPP Media, Publicis Media)
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders such as Heads of AV, Investment Leads, and media planners/buyers
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while nurturing existing partnerships
• Collaborate with the Client Direct Sales team to unlock strategic, long-term partnerships
• Understand client objectives and translate them into tailored media and partnership solutions
• Lead pitches, support negotiations, and contribute to revenue growth through successful campaign execution and rebookings
• Continuously improve sales processes to support quarterly objectives
• Share insights and best practices with global sales teams

Your profile

• 3+ years of experience in media sales within the DACH ecosystem (media agency or sales house preferred)
• Solid understanding of digital media, programmatic advertising, and the DACH media landscape
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Experience selling digital products in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills
• Interest in sports marketing, football, and digital trends is a plus
• Proactive mindset, collaborative approach, and a positive attitude

Why Join Us?

In Germany, we support a flexible work model, offering the possibility to work remotely while encouraging occasional office visits for collaboration and team engagement.

• 🌴 Vacation Days: 26 days
• 🎉 Anniversary Days: 1 extra day each calendar year (up to 5)
• 🎂 Birthday Day off: even if your birthday falls on a non-working day, you can enjoy the extra day off
• 🌟 Personal Days: 5 "OneFootball days" to use when life happens, no questions asked!
• 💰 Additional Private Pension Contribution for a secure future 
• 📚 Learning & Development Budget: set on a department level - to invest in meaningful development opportunities, with a dedicated per-employee budget (after probation) and the flexibility to pool resources for impactful, shared learnings that support continuous career growth.
• 🧠 Mental Health Support via OpenUp - because your well-being comes first 
• 💻 Company-Issued MacBook to power your success!
• 👋 Very cool office in Berlin Neukölln to come say hi and connect
• 🌍 Remote Work Abroad: Up to 63 days per year working from another EU country and up to 6 weeks outside of the EU

No matter where you are, OneFootball is committed to providing a workplace that values flexibility, balance, and personal growth. Join us today! 🏆

At OneFootball, we value the insights and ideas that stem from having a diverse team. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be a part of the beautiful game irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, background, sexual orientation, religion, team followed, or other personal traits. Whether you're a dedicated 24/7 football fan or not, we actively seek to recruit and support a diverse team to ensure our platform, football, and the wider world are viewed through an inclusive lens.