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How to Apply for Sales Development Manager*in Westdeutschland (NRW, Rheinland Pfalz, Hessen)

at ecoworks

🏢 About ecoworks

ecoworks is revolutionizing Germany's multi-family housing sector through rapid, eco-friendly modernizations using prefabricated components and efficient energy systems. Unlike traditional renovation companies, they combine sustainability with industrialized construction methods to dramatically reduce project timelines. Working here means contributing to Germany's climate goals while transforming how housing renovations are delivered at scale.

About This Role

As Sales Development Manager for West Germany, you'll proactively identify and qualify leads in the housing and real estate sector, using various channels to generate appointments. You'll create initial property analyses and project calculations using specialized software, then hand off qualified opportunities to the Pre-Construction team. This role is crucial for building ecoworks' pipeline in NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen while promoting their serial renovation approach.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day typically starts with reviewing HubSpot for new leads and following up on previous contacts, then making proactive calls to housing associations in your region. You might prepare a property analysis using ecoworks' specialized software for a promising lead, then attend a virtual product presentation with potential clients. The afternoon could involve documenting insights for the Pre-Construction team and planning attendance at an industry event in Frankfurt.

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🎯 Who ecoworks Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of professional experience in housing, real estate, or construction sectors (formal education is secondary to practical experience)
  • Proven track record in sales, business development, or direct customer communication, ideally with experience using CRM tools like HubSpot
  • Understands the technical aspects of building renovations and can discuss energy systems, prefabrication, and sustainability with property owners
  • Enjoys cross-functional collaboration and can develop relationships with multipliers and influencers within organizations

📝 Tips for Applying to ecoworks

1

Highlight specific experience with housing associations (Wohnungsbaugesellschaften) or real estate portfolios in NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, or Hessen

2

Demonstrate familiarity with energy-efficient renovations or prefabricated construction methods in your work history

3

Mention any experience with HubSpot or similar CRM tools for lead management and documentation

4

Show how you've developed relationships with decision-makers in organizations to accelerate sales cycles

5

Include examples of creating technical analyses or project calculations, even if using different software

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with housing/real estate clients in West Germany and understanding of their renovation challenges', "How you've successfully used multiple channels (email, phone, social media, networking) to generate qualified leads", 'Your ability to translate technical renovation concepts into compelling value propositions for property owners', 'Experience with cross-functional handoffs between sales and project teams for smooth conversions']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study ecoworks' specific serial renovation approach and how it differs from traditional methods
  • → Research the German government's climate goals for building renovations and funding programs
  • → Look into the housing market challenges in NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen specifically
  • → Review any case studies or projects ecoworks has completed to understand their typical clients

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach a housing association in Düsseldorf that's skeptical about prefabricated renovations?
2 Walk us through your process for qualifying a lead from initial contact to handoff to Pre-Construction
3 What experience do you have with energy systems or sustainable building practices relevant to serial renovations?
4 How would you identify and develop relationships with multipliers within large real estate organizations?
5 Describe a time you used CRM data to improve your sales development process
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on general sales experience without specific housing/real estate sector knowledge
  • Not demonstrating understanding of the technical aspects of building renovations or energy systems
  • Applying with a generic approach that doesn't address ecoworks' specific prefabrication and sustainability focus

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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