Associate Account Director (German) - Talent Solutions - job 1 of 2

As an Associate Account Director (German) at LinkedIn, your primary responsibilities include managing contract renewals for a portfolio of clients in the SMB market, engaging clients with LinkedIn's talent and learning products, driving the renewal process to on-time closure, and addressing any challenges that might arise during negotiations. You'll be ensuring that the clients' investments in our solutions effectively meet their needs, while also providing regular updates to executive management about the renewal status.

To qualify for the Associate Account Director (German) role at LinkedIn, candidates should have fluency in both German and English, and at least 1 year of experience in sales or account management, particularly in negotiating contracts. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with recruiting or HR software, strong negotiation skills, and an understanding of the staffing agency industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is also highly regarded.

Yes! The Associate Account Director (German) position at LinkedIn offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to choose whether to work from home or commute to the Dublin office. This flexibility helps you manage your work-life balance while still benefiting from in-person collaboration when it’s needed.

Success in the Associate Account Director (German) role at LinkedIn requires a strong suite of skills including excellent negotiation abilities, top-notch communication skills, project management expertise, and effective customer management. You’ll also need to be organized, proactive in managing your time, and capable of building solid relationships with clients to ensure their ongoing success with LinkedIn’s products.

LinkedIn is committed to employee growth and development; as an Associate Account Director (German), you will have numerous opportunities to learn and advance within the company. Through mentorship programs, training on advanced sales techniques, and exposure to senior leadership, you’re positioned to take your career to the next level in the fast-paced world of talent solutions.

In answering this question, highlight specific experiences where you managed client relationships effectively. Discuss how you approached communication, problem-solving, and the strategies you used to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Describe your negotiation style and provide examples of successful negotiations. Emphasize your approach to understanding client needs, finding common ground, and ultimately achieving a win-win agreement.

Discuss your time management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks, using tools for organization, and setting deadlines. Give an example of a time when good time management led to the successful completion of a project.

Share your approach to handling at-risk clients, including assessing their concerns, providing solutions tailored to their needs, and actively working to strengthen the relationship to drive a successful renewal.

In your answer, specify the tools or methodologies you utilize to track renewals and manage your pipeline effectively. Provide an example of how accurate forecasting influenced your decision-making.

Research LinkedIn’s talent solutions and articulate how they serve clients in the SMB market. Highlight their unique features and benefits, and discuss why you’re excited to work with these products.

Discuss your process for understanding client objectives and how you align them with the features of LinkedIn’s solutions. Provide an example of a situation where your intervention led to heightened product engagement.

Describe your methods for staying up-to-date with trends, such as attending webinars, reading industry publications, or networking with professionals. Provide examples of how this knowledge influenced your work.

Illustrate your conflict management strategy by sharing a time when you successfully navigated competing priorities. Highlight your ability to communicate transparently and manage expectations.

In answering this question, express your passion for connecting individuals with opportunities and how LinkedIn’s commitment to professional development resonates with your career goals. Share specific aspects of LinkedIn’s culture or mission that attract you.