Senior Account Executive - German Speaker

Overview

Elevate your sales career in the dynamic world of ed tech as a Senior Account Executive for the German-speaking markets. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the entire sales process, driving revenue growth for our client's innovative enterprise ed tech solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape their expansion in the DACH region and make a lasting impact on the future of education.

Key Responsibilities

• Client acquisition: Proactively identify, engage, and secure new clients using strategic sales tactics to exceed revenue goals.
• Relationship building: Cultivate long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and uncovering upsell opportunities.
• Pipeline management: Own and manage the full sales cycle (A to Z), from lead qualification through to deal closure.
• Sales presentations: Deliver impactful presentations that showcase the value of the solutions, addressing client pain points and demonstrating ROI.
• Sales strategy: Develop and execute targeted sales strategies, leveraging market insights and competitor intelligence.
• Negotiations & closing: Lead client negotiations, securing mutually beneficial agreements to achieve individual and company-wide sales success.

Requirements

• 4–5 years of experience as a Sales Executive, ideally in SaaS/enterprise software.
• Proven success selling to mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Strong record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Independent, resilient, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Language skills: Native (or near-native) German and fluent English are required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe with the option to collaborate in person if near our offices.

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health insurance provided.

• Home Office Budget: Support for setting up a productive workspace at home.

• Professional Growth: Access to training programs, conferences, and development opportunities.

• Culture of Excellence: Join a collaborative, innovative team passionate about reshaping education through technology.

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in transforming higher education, making it more accessible and impactful worldwide.