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FivetranSenior Sales Engineer, Enterprise - German Speaking
Fivetran seeks a Senior Sales Engineer, Enterprise - German Speaking for its Enterprise sales team. The company builds automated data pipelines that establish a reliable foundation…
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Fivetran seeks a Senior Sales Engineer, Enterprise - German Speaking for its Enterprise sales team. The company builds automated data pipelines that establish a reliable foundation for analytics and artificial intelligence, helping clients move and manage data effortlessly. In this position, you will partner with the sales department to analyze large-scale corporate customer requirements, present technical capabilities, and guide clients through the proof-of-value process. This full-time opportunity is open to…
Job Description
Fivetran seeks a Senior Sales Engineer, Enterprise - German Speaking for its Enterprise sales team. The company builds automated data pipelines that establish a reliable foundation for analytics and artificial intelligence, helping clients move and manage data effortlessly. In this position, you will partner with the sales department to analyze large-scale corporate customer requirements, present technical capabilities, and guide clients through the proof-of-value process.
This full-time opportunity is open to candidates with native or professional proficiency in German. Your daily duties will involve delivering technical demonstrations, addressing complex architectural challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional groups to drive product improvements. Fivetran utilizes a variety of platforms including AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, and multiple database systems. Ideal candidates bring extensive background knowledge in cloud infrastructure and database replication alongside strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Engage with major corporate clients to evaluate business goals, use cases, and data replication needs
- Create and present technical demonstrations tailored to enterprise audiences
- Drive the technical win by directing structured proof-of-value evaluations
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments to advocate for enhancements across the organization
- Partner closely with sales representatives while maintaining customer focus and technical precision
- Keep pace with emerging industry technologies and market trends
- Support colleagues in resolving complex technical or commercial obstacles
Requirements
- Native or professional proficiency in German
- At least five years of professional experience in data replication, sales engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Strong technical background covering cloud infrastructure, database replication, and related technologies with hands-on practice
- Familiarity with modern analytics technologies such as cloud data warehouses, BI tools, transformation utilities, and data catalogs
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, and NoSQL databases
- Practical background utilizing ETL or other data replication tools
- Experience working with self-hosted software applications and supporting infrastructure
- Practical networking experience across both cloud and on-premise environments
Qualifications
- Background in establishing partner relationships
- Specialized knowledge in security posture
- Practical familiarity with both SaaS and self-hosted software platforms
- Hands-on practice using DBT
- Experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, or Podman
Core Skills
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time away from work including vacation, sick time, parental leave, and holidays
- Participation in a year-end Global Week of Rest and volunteer days off
- Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) stock grants
- Professional development and training programs
- Virtual company happy hours, free food, and team-building events
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to a mental health support platform offering personalized care, coaching, and mindfulness resources
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What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time position.
Is the salary specified in the posting?
No, the posting does not state the salary.
What language proficiency is required?
Candidates must have native or professional proficiency in German.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants must have five or more years of experience in data replication, sales engineering, or a related technical field.
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