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pplwise

pplwise

German-speaking recruiters for high-volume hiring

Account Executive - Education Tech DACH

Full-Time
€60k - €65k/yr

+ Performance-based commission

Junior, Mid
Berlin, Germany
Hybrid

Four days on-site per week in Berlin are required.

About the job

Requirements
  • At least two years of sales experience, ideally in software as a service, software, or technology.
  • Fluent German and English language skills at least at the C1 level.
  • Experience in outbound sales and proactive customer outreach.
  • Ability to work independently with high self-motivation.
  • A competitive, team-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
  • Own the entire sales cycle, including prospecting, discovery, demonstrations, proposals, and closing.
  • Build and maintain relationships with school leadership, mathematics department heads, school authorities, education offices, and education policymakers.
  • Attend education conferences, trade fairs, and on-site meetings.
  • Analyze customer needs related to learning outcomes, funding, and teacher support.
  • Work closely with Customer Success, Marketing, and Product.
  • Help actively shape processes and structures in a growing organization.
  • Represent the company at education trade fairs, conferences, and events and help establish its brand in Germany.

About the company

pplwise provides German-speaking recruiters for Sales, Tech, and high-volume hiring. Clients rent recruiters from pplwise to help fill roles, with examples including Uber, Wolt, Docplanner, JustEat, Paysafe, Enpal, TIER, Satispay, limehome, and more. The service works by supplying an on-demand recruiter who integrates with the client's team and hiring process to source, screen, and place candidates in the specified domains. This differentiates pplwise by offering language-specific recruiting support and a flexible, rental-based model rather than a full-time in-house team. The goal is to help companies in German-speaking markets hire quickly and effectively by providing experienced recruiters who understand local talent pools and hiring practices.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vienna, Austria

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Updated August 2026 site claims 3-5x cost efficiency against traditional staffing.
  • Company claims 30+ countries hiring support, expanding addressable revenue beyond Germany.
  • LinkedIn shows active presence in Munich, Berlin, Vienna, London, and New York.

What critics are saying

  • No funding, layoffs, or litigation signals surfaced, limiting external validation and visibility.
  • Small 11-50 employee team constrains delivery if multiple enterprise clients ramp simultaneously.
  • Specialization in DACH recruiting leaves pricing vulnerable to Tribe, Randstad, and internal TA teams.

What makes pplwise unique

  • German-speaking recruiters across Sales, Tech, and high-volume hiring differentiate pplwise.
  • Productized Rent a Recruiter model targets DACH hiring peaks with published pricing.
  • Clients like Uber, Wolt, Docplanner, and Clark validate niche market traction.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%