Director, Strategic Partnerships, DACH

You'll drive regional sales efforts across both public and private sectors to build an inclusive, sustainable, and tech-enabled framework for mobility. You'll be creative and entrepreneurial in identifying opportunities and generating new business in DACH, Via's largest European market. This is a quota-carrying individual contributor role where you'll lead full-cycle sales, turn complex policy and funding contexts into clear business cases, build lasting relationships with diverse clients, and act as a thought partner and public face of Via's technology in the region.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy and execution for full-cycle sales efforts across DACH, from opening doors with public and private partners to closing multi-year strategic deals
  • Turn complex policy, funding, and operational contexts into clear, data-driven business cases
  • Build durable, revenue-generating relationships with a diverse group of clients, from elected officials to private-sector leaders
  • Consult and educate clients on transit plans and funding opportunities
  • Champion Via's mission as the face of its technology through local campaigns, conferences, and thought leadership

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in sales, business development, consulting, or advisory roles with a strong closing track record
  • A consultative seller who knows how to use data to build compelling narratives
  • Fluent in German (native-level) and English
  • A self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments
  • A collaborative team player
  • Strong commercial intuition

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and equity
  • Hybrid work and office in the heart of Berlin, Mitte
  • Urban Sports Club membership
  • Weekly team lunch and breakfast
  • 30 vacation days a year