Head of Industry (Automotive)

TL;DR

Head of Industry (Automotive): Driving the go-to-market strategy and end-to-end sales cycle for the German automotive sector within a carbon management platform with an accent on strategic relationship building and high-level networking. Focus on acquiring strategic automotive prospects, aligning product offerings with industry needs, and scaling revenue within the DACH region.

Location: Hybrid in Munich or Berlin

Company

hirify.global builds an environmental intelligence platform helping large industrial companies measure, manage, and reduce their carbon emissions.

What you will do

• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for the automotive industry, primarily in the DACH region.
• Manage the full sales cycle for strategic automotive prospects from lead generation to closing.
• Leverage and expand a professional network to access C-level stakeholders.
• Deliver expert presentations and product demonstrations to potential clients.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to refine offerings.
• Maintain a transparent sales pipeline and update CRM data via Salesforce or HubSpot.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in B2B enterprise SaaS sales.
• Native or fluent German and excellent English proficiency.
• Proven track record of closing deals and managing end-to-end sales processes.
• Existing network and credibility within the automotive or related industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of carbon emissions and a passion for climate tech.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Munich office.

Nice to have

• Experience specifically within the climate tech industry.
• Background in aerospace, construction, machinery, chemicals, or logistics.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on fighting climate change.
• Attractive compensation package including virtual stock options.
• Mental and physical health perks via Nilohealth and Urban Sports Club.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Munich and Berlin.
• Strong team culture emphasizing transparency, humility, and accountability.
• Regular social events, including summer offsites and winter parties.