Account Manager / Sales Manager (Steel Trading)

TL;DR

Account Manager / Sales Manager (Steel Trading): Owning and growing hirify.global’s steel trading business in the DACH region with an accent on sourcing, negotiating, and executing profitable B2B steel trading transactions. Focus on developing and managing a customer portfolio, analyzing trading performance, and sharing market insights.

Location: Must be based in Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a Berlin-based tech startup that has successfully established a leading digital-first trading company for industrial metals across Europe.

What you will do

• Own and grow steel trading & brokerage activity in the DACH region.
• Act as the main point of contact for German-speaking buyers and suppliers.
• Source, negotiate, and close profitable steel trading deals.
• Manage the full deal lifecycle: pricing, contracts, and coordination with operations & logistics.
• Proactively identify and approach new customers via various channels.
• Develop and manage your own customer portfolio, analyze performance, and share market insights.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial, target-driven mindset with strong ownership mentality.
• Experience or strong interest in B2B sales, account management, trading, or business development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and structured with a hands-on approach.
• Comfortable using digital tools and CRM systems (HubSpot is a plus).
• Native German and fluent English (written & spoken).
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple deals in parallel.

Nice to have

• Experience in steel, metals, commodities, industrial sales, or logistics.
• Background in a startup, scale-up, or fast-paced sales environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a fast-growing Berlin-based tech startup revolutionizing the steel industry.
• Learn from an experienced team and receive ongoing support and mentorship.
• Work in a dynamic, performance-driven environment that values ownership and autonomy.
• Enjoy a flexible working model and a vibrant office in the heart of Berlin.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Additional perks: Urban Sports Club membership, subsidized BVG ticket.
• Regular team events and an open, collaborative company culture.