Geschäftsführer:in / CEO (m/w/d) in Düsseldorf, Iserlohn

Demonstrated leadership in B2B SaaS with growth track recordStrong strategic & operational skillsProfound understanding of market dynamics & HR techProven sales development & pipeline expertiseExperience shaping customer-centric product roadmapsLeadership in building & scaling remote teamsSolid business acumen & financial managementExcellent communication & networking skillsProfessional OverviewWorkdate is on a mission to foster genuine connections within companies, breaking down silos and enabling knowledge sharing across all organizational levels. With intelligent, automated tools for virtual coffee breaks, mentoring, and more, Workdate has already built a robust foundation, serving over 500 customers and 250,000 users globally, from mid-sized businesses to large corporations.We are now seeking an entrepreneurial and visionary Geschäftsführer:in / CEO to lead Workdate into its pivotal next growth phase. This critical leadership role encompasses full operational and strategic responsibility, driving our mission to sustainably strengthen collaboration and corporate culture worldwide.You will be instrumental in translating strategic vision into tangible growth, closely connecting with the market to understand HR decision-makers' needs, and shaping our product and sales strategies. If you are passionate about building scalable processes, fostering a high-performance remote culture, and representing a rapidly expanding B2B SaaS innovator, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and refine Workdate's corporate strategy, translating it into clear objectives, priorities, and actionable measures for sustainable growth.Revenue & Growth Management: Drive overall revenue development, spearhead new customer acquisition, expand existing client relationships, and forge strategic B2B SaaS partnerships.Active Sales Leadership: Personally engage in key customer discussions, continuously optimize the sales process, and build a robust, predictable sales pipeline.Client Relationship Building: Cultivate direct relationships with HR managers and decision-makers, deeply understand their challenges, and strengthen long-term customer loyalty.Product Vision & Development: Collaborate closely with the product and development teams to prioritize requirements and ensure market and customer-centric evolution of Workdate.Organizational & Team Development: Establish clear responsibilities, implement effective processes, and nurture a trusting, high-performance remote work culture.Financial & Performance Management: Oversee planning, budgeting, liquidity, and reporting, deriving data-driven decisions from key business metrics.External Representation: Act as the primary representative for Workdate to customers, partners, networks, and all relevant stakeholders.Eligibility & RequirementsThe company emphasizes proven achievements and entrepreneurial impact over formal degrees. For this leadership role, we are looking for:Demonstrated experience in a leadership position, ideally within a B2B SaaS environment, with a clear track record of driving significant business growth.Strong strategic and operational leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into concrete results.Profound understanding of market dynamics, customer needs (especially within HR tech), and the ability to derive compelling offers and product decisions.Proven expertise in sales development, pipeline building, and managing key customer accounts.Experience in shaping product development roadmaps in a customer-centric manner.Leadership experience in building and scaling high-performing teams, fostering a strong company culture (especially in a remote setting).Solid business acumen with responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, and performance management.Excellent communication and networking skills to represent the company effectively externally. #J-18808-Ljbffr