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Joana Katharina Hinsch

Himmelpforten

Summary

VISION STATEMENT

My goal is to become a top performing Account Executives for Small Businesses at Hubspot, specializing in high-ticket remote closing. I bring extensive experience in cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, and email prospecting, with a strong track record of booking high quality meetings and closing high-value deals remotely. I am deeply committed to both personal and professional growth, driven by a passion for sales and a relentless ambition to succeed. By collaborating with a team of high performers, I aim to drive significant revenue and contribute to Hubspots’ culture of excellence. I’m eager to continuously refine my skills, take on new challenges, and make a lasting impact on both team success and client outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Sales Development Representative

CoachHub
01.2025 - Current
  • Drive high-quality, targeted outreach to enterprise-level organizations across the DACH, Nordics, and NWE markets, partnering closely with Account Executives to build and qualify pipeline.
  • Manage the full outbound sales process using Salesforce to track and optimize pipeline activities.
  • Source and enrich cold leads through Lusha and ZoomInfo, increasing lead accuracy and outreach efficiency.
  • Execute multi-channel prospecting campaigns (cold calls, LinkedIn, personalized emails) leveraging Gong.io, targeting C-suite executives and HR Directors.

Sales Activities & Results:

  • 42 qualified meetings booked; 10 Stage 2 opportunities generated.
  • Over €600,000 in sales pipeline created since January 2025.
  • KPIs: Month 1: 4, Month 2: 7, Month 3: 8
  • KPI Achievement: Month 1: 75%, Month 2: 42.8%, Month 3: 50%
  • Qualification Criteria: BANT - ensuring every opportunity was strategically vetted for budget, authority, need, and timeline.

CEO & Founder

Joana Hinsch Fitness
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • As the CEO & Founder of Jana Hinsch Fitness, I oversee all aspects of the business, delivering specialized health and fitness coaching to executives and sales professionals. Leveraging advanced sales methodologies such as SPIN Selling and Consultative Selling, I built a thriving business from the ground up.

Key achievements and responsibilities:

  • Sales Leadership & Outbound Prospecting: Drove business growth through targeted outbound prospecting to C-Level Executives on LinkedIn and remote closing techniques.

Sales Activities & Results:

  • KPI: 80-100 new messages daily to high-value prospects on LinkedIn.
  • Qualification Criteria: SPIN.
  • Meetings booked: 5-10 meetings per week.
  • SUR: Achieved a 65-68% Sales Utilization Rate (SUR).
  • Revenue Generation & Deal Closing: Achieved an average closing rate of 25-30% from outbound efforts.
  • Average Deal Size: $1,800 - $2,500.
  • Proficient in one-part and two-part closes over Zoom.
  • CRM Utilization & Pipeline Management: Using Close.io to track, nurture, and convert leads.
  • Marketing and Content: Developed and executed organic marketing strategies to attract and engage target clients on LinkedIn.
  • Client Fulfillment: Provided personalized online coaching and mentoring, delivering weekly and bi-weekly Zoom sessions tailored to the unique needs of executives and sales professionals.
  • Administrative Oversight: Managed budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, along with general administrative tasks.

Business Development Representative

Franchain
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Fintech SaaS startup
  • At Franchain I pioneered as one of the first 30 SDRs, playing a critical role in driving early-stage growth and validating the market for a fintech SaaS startup.
  • Utilized Pipedrive, and Apollo to manage the sales pipeline and enrich lead data, effectively sourcing cold leads for targeted outreach and improving lead quality.
  • Led multi-channel outreach initiatives to C-suite executives at top-tier franchise companies, securing high-profile meetings through a mix of cold calling, LinkedIn, and personalized email outreach.
  • Developed and refined the product pitch through direct engagement with high-level prospects.
  • Established performance tracking systems to monitor KPIs, and optimize sales activities.

Sales Activities & Results:

  • KPIs: 30 calls per day, 30 accounts targeted.
  • Qualification Criteria: BANT.
  • Meetings Booked: 5 per month.
  • Average Deal Size: 10,000$.
  • Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) that streamlined sales operations, ensuring consistency and scalability across the BDR team.
  • Conducted ongoing competitor analysis to identify market gaps and enhance the company's value proposition.
  • Created a comprehensive onboarding library, including effective scripts, SOPs, and videos, supporting new SDRs and ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
  • Fostered strong relationships with franchise consultants, leading to strategic partnerships that expanded business opportunities and accelerated growth.

Appointment Setter/ Outbound Sales Representative

Impact Fitness Coaching Academy (IFCA)
12.2023 - 03.2024

At Impact Fitness Coaching Academy, my key responsibilities included:

  • Appointment Setting - Called warm leads who opted in through lead magnets or video courses, scheduling meetings for the sales team.

Sales Activities & Results:

  • KPI: 150-200 dials per day.
  • Qualification Criteria: SPIN.
  • Meetings Booked: 5-10 meetings per week.
  • Average Deal Size: 12,000$.
  • CRM Utilization & Pipeline Management - Leveraged HubSpot to track, nurture, and manage leads, ensuring an organized and efficient sales process.

Project Manager for Cargo and Cruise Ships

Hatecke Service USA, LLC
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Relocation to support Hatecke's service station in Miami, Florida.
  • Global Operations Management - Organized lifeboat repair services and dry-docks on a global scale, overseeing a team of 25 technicians across different continents and time zones.
  • Logistics Coordination - Managed the delivery of spare parts, travel arrangements, and ship declarations.
  • Customer Service - Provided customer service to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Project Management Assistant - Cruise Ship Department

Hatecke Service GmbH
04.2017 - 12.2020
  • Global Operations Coordination - Assisted in the organization of lifeboat repair services and dry-docks, managing a team of 25 technicians globally.
  • Logistics Coordination - Managed the delivery of spare parts, travel arrangements, and ship declarations.
  • Customer Service Support - Customer service efforts to enhance operational efficiency.

Export Booking Representative

United Arab Shipping Agency
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Export Shipments - Managed booking of export shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international regulations.
  • Client Communication - Communicated with clients worldwide via phone and email to coordinate shipments and resolve issues.
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration - Handled the declaration of dangerous goods, ensuring adherence to safety and legal requirements.
  • Contract Management - Managed contracts, including negotiations and compliance with shipping agreements.
  • Specialized Shipments - Oversaw handling of Out-of-Gauge shipments, coordinating with relevant parties to ensure safe and efficient transport.
  • Key Account Management - Managed key accounts, including BASF, delivering high-quality service and maintaining strong client relationships.

Trainee - Shipping Clerk - Liner Shipping

Hanjin Shipping Europe GmbH & Co.KG
08.2013 - 01.2016
  • Gained hands-on experience across various departments, including:
  • Import/Export Operations - Managed logistics and documentation for international shipments.
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping - Assisted with financial transactions and records.
  • Documentation - Prepared and processed shipping documents.
  • Equipment Control - Monitored and managed shipping equipment.
  • Vessel Management - Coordinated vessel scheduling and operations.
  • Inside Sales - Supported sales activities and client communication.

Education

High-Ticket Sales Techniques, Remote Selling

Remote Closing Academy + Mentorship
10-2024

LinkedIn Sales Strategies

Apollo LinkedIn Accelerator
08-2023

Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing

7 Figure Scaling Systems
04-2023

Business Plan Development

Julie Winter Gründungscoaching
06-2022

Shipping Clerk

Handelsschule Berliner Tor
Hamburg, Germany
01-2016

Abitur

Vincent-Lübeck Gymnasium
Stade, Germany
07-2012

Skills

Leadership & Management

  • Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Team Management
  • Emotional Control & Active Listening

Sales Expertise

  • Sales Process Development
  • Consultative & Remote Selling
  • LinkedIn Prospecting
  • Email Prospecting
  • Cold Calling
  • Pipeline Generation & Management

Technical Skills

CRM Tools

  • Pipedrive, HubSpot CRM, Closeio , Salesforce

Sales Enablement Tools

  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Lusha, Gongio, ZoomInfo

Productivity & Collaboration:

  • Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Trello, Notion

Dialer & Communication Tools:

  • JustCall, Aloware, Closeio, Gongio

Interests

Outside of work, I channel my drive for excellence through competitive fitness training and financial markets trading — two passions that sharpen my discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking daily

Timeline

Enterprise Sales Development Representative

CoachHub
01.2025 - Current

Business Development Representative

Franchain
06.2024 - 10.2024

Appointment Setter/ Outbound Sales Representative

Impact Fitness Coaching Academy (IFCA)
12.2023 - 03.2024

CEO & Founder

Joana Hinsch Fitness
06.2022 - 12.2024

Project Manager for Cargo and Cruise Ships

Hatecke Service USA, LLC
01.2021 - 12.2021

Project Management Assistant - Cruise Ship Department

Hatecke Service GmbH
04.2017 - 12.2020

Export Booking Representative

United Arab Shipping Agency
02.2016 - 03.2017

Trainee - Shipping Clerk - Liner Shipping

Hanjin Shipping Europe GmbH & Co.KG
08.2013 - 01.2016

High-Ticket Sales Techniques, Remote Selling

Remote Closing Academy + Mentorship

LinkedIn Sales Strategies

Apollo LinkedIn Accelerator

Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing

7 Figure Scaling Systems

Business Plan Development

Julie Winter Gründungscoaching

Shipping Clerk

Handelsschule Berliner Tor

Abitur

Vincent-Lübeck Gymnasium
Joana Katharina Hinsch