Enterprise Account Executive, DACH

Mavenlink Inc.; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A professional services software company seeks an Account Executive to focus on the German market. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of complex application sales experience, a proven track record of exceeding quotas, and a strong executive presence. Responsibilities include growing market share, managing the sales cycle through C-level executives, and prospecting new business opportunities. Fluency in German is preferred, along with the ability to collaborate frequently with the Frankfurt team.

Leistungen

Strong work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to work with talented individuals

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of complex application software sales experience.
• Experience selling products with annual contract value of $200K or greater.
• Bilingual German proficiency preferred.

Aufgaben

• Grow market share in German-speaking countries.
• Work with Business Development Representatives to identify new opportunities.
• Drive the sales cycle with Director, VP, and C-level executives.

Kenntnisse

Quota carrying sales experience

Executive presence

Sales cycle management

MEDDIC sales methodology

Outbound prospecting

Relationship building

Professional Services domain expertise

Strong work ethic

Jobbeschreibung

The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services™ gives businesses the clarity, control, and confidence they need to optimize resource planning and elevate operational performance. Our purpose-built software is helping over 2,500 professional services organizations in more than 100 countries focus on and optimize their most important asset: their people. By leveraging Kantata, professionals gain access to the information and tools they need to win more business, ensure the right people are always available at the right time, and delight clients with exceptional project delivery and outcomes.

Kantata is well-capitalized, hiring, and growing our loyal and diversified customer base faster than we ever have. Most importantly, we have a clear vision of where we’re going and how to get there. (Hint: It involves you.) Did we mention that Kantata is also an awesome place to work? You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team that loves what they do. A talented team, great perks, and an amazing culture = an employee-rated Best Place to Work!

The Role

We are looking for an energetic, driven sales professional with sound business acumen, strong technical aptitude, and proven sales experience to join our Sales organization as an Account Executive to focus primarily on the German market. Kantata’s largest European customer is based in Germany and the pipeline of German opportunities is growing significantly. This growth and significant potential in the German market has resulted in a role being created to focus on that market specifically.

As such, you will be charged with growing our market share across the German-speaking countries in EMEA in the Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Project Management (PM) categories where Kantata is a market leader, focused on disciplined prospecting, working closely with Business Development Representatives (BDRs), identifying, qualifying, and closing new opportunities.

What’s In It For You

• Become a critical member of a team that is changing the way work is delivered and measured.
• Work in a high growth environment, selling a high value, market leading multi-tenant cloud software application that delivers measurable ROI.
• Work within a team of driven, talented individuals, contributing to a culture of high growth, and high accountability that recognizes and rewards performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 10+ years experience of quota carrying complex application software (SaaS preferred) sales experience
• Strong executive presence and experience driving the sales cycle with Director, VP, and C-level business (primary) and IT executives.
• Track record of success owning a ~ $1,000,000 Quota and consistently exceeding assigned quotas while selling a complex product(s) with an annual contract value of $200K or greater.
• Process-oriented with a strong discipline and proven track record of effectively leveraging the MEDDIC sales methodology.
• Relentless and resolute in the pursuit to close deals while providing a remarkable prospect and client experience.
• Proven ability to outbound prospect and build out a defined territory.
• Experience working and networking with channel partners. Innovative, competent with proven success in building relationships within existing and targeted accounts.
• Achieve or exceed quarterly goals and production levels as defined by sales management.
• Experience working side-by-side with Sales Engineers and/or Solution Partners.
• Professional Services domain expertise, an understanding of project management, and marketing agencies industry/organizations.
• A team player willing to contribute and help others be their best and achieve their goals.
• Strong organizational skills while maintaining accurate weekly sales forecast.
• Strong work ethic, self-discipline and time management skills.

Additional Information

• Native / Bilingual German Proficiency is desired whilst Full Professional Proficiency German will be considered.
• Willingness and ability to travel to London as and when required but likely no more than once per month.
• Highly preferable for individual to be based in or near Frankfurt to collaborate with team members and customers in Frankfurt office at least 1x/week

Our Philosophy

We know every company can be successful with the right technology and when people are at the core. We believe that we’re better together – that working hand-in-hand brings the best thoughts to the table and creates an environment of learning and growth. Here, you’ll enjoy:

• An intentionally engaging and collaborative culture – ditch the silo!
• Strong work-life balance that’s a true focus of the company
• The chance to learn from some of the best people in the business
• A vibrant, collaborative and devoted team, who still makes time for fun

At Kantata, we strive to create an inclusive workplace that upholds the dignity of all people. We value, respect and celebrate everyone’s unique strengths from all different walks of life. As we continue to cultivate diversity within the company, our product (and people!) innovation continues to flourish.

Kantata is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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