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Sales Manager - DACH Region (Full-Time)

Location: Vienna, Austria 
Commitment: Full-time

 About Factorymaker 

factorymaker is building AI design agents for the industrial world. We turn complex factory and infrastructure planning into intelligent, data-driven decision systems. We connect building, process, and site data within an intelligent decision space that enables companies to solve complex operational and strategic challenges in a data-driven way. Our technology automates analysis, planning, and optimization processes and transforms infrastructure from a static cost factor into an active performance lever. We help industrial companies use space more efficiently, improve workflows, and make well-informed investment decisions. We are a Vienna-based deep-tech company building the next generation of AI-powered decision and optimization systems for industrial organizations.

Your Role 

As Sales Manager DACH (Enterprise), you take responsibility for expanding factorymaker’s market presence in the German-speaking region. You acquire large industrial clients, build strategic C-level relationships, and lead complex enterprise deals through to successful closure. You work directly with the founding team and position factorymaker as a strategic partner for data-driven industrial operations and infrastructure optimization.

Responsibilities 

  • Develop and execute an enterprise sales strategy for the DACH region

  • Identify, approach, and acquire industrial clients (manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, real estate)

  • Independently manage the full sales pipeline from first contact to closing

  • Lead complex sales processes involving multiple stakeholders (C-level, operations, engineering, innovation)

  • Conduct executive pitches and strategic workshops

  • Build long-term client relationships and manage key accounts

  • Collaborate closely with the product and founding team to refine market positioning and use cases

  • Own structured CRM management and sales forecasting

Requirements (Must-Haves) 

  • 5+ years of experience in B2B or enterprise sales, ideally in SaaS, tech, or industrial environments

  • Proven track record of closing six- or seven-figure deals

  • Experience selling to large industrial or infrastructure companies

  • Ability to strategically position complex technical solutions

  • Strong C-level stakeholder management skills

  • Structured and self-driven working style

  • Fluent German and English (negotiation level)

  • Willingness to travel within the DACH region

Nice-to-Have 

  • Experience in industrial planning, construction, logistics, or manufacturing

  • Existing network within the DACH industrial sector

  • Experience building new markets or go-to-market structures

  • Understanding of AI, optimization, or design technologies

  • Experience in a startup or scale-up environment

What we offer 

  • Direct collaboration with the founders and deep insight into building and scaling a growing deep-tech startup

  • High level of responsibility and real impact on strategy, market positioning, and company success

  • The opportunity to actively shape a new technology category in the industrial sector

  • International, interdisciplinary team with short decision-making paths and open communication culture

  • Enterprise clients and demanding industrial projects

  • Dynamic, innovation-driven environment focused on AI, optimization, and design technologies

  • Attractive performance-based bonus system with additional upside for overachievement

  • Flexible working hours with an outcome-oriented culture rather than presence-based

  • Remote work possible (up to 50% home office)

  • Modern office in Vienna’s 4th district

  • Participation in relevant conferences and industry events

  • Regular team offsites and retreats

  • Flexible vacation policy

  • Laptop and technical equipment of choice

  • Free snacks and coffee in the office


The minimum salary for this position is based on the Austrian collective agreement for employees in IT services (employment group ST2). A market-competitive overpayment is offered depending on qualifications and professional experience. In addition, we offer a performance- and success-based bonus system.

Interested? 

Send us your application with CV and a short motivation letter to office@factorymaker.at. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!