Large Enterprise Account Executive DACH bei Staffbase SE

Staffbase SE; Sachsen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading communication solutions provider in Germany is seeking an experienced Large Enterprise Account Executive to enhance client relationships and drive revenue growth. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of SaaS sales experience, focusing on large enterprises, and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible working models, and extensive benefits including generous vacation time and a wellbeing allowance.

Leistungen

Competitive Compensation

Flexible working time models

31 vacation days annually

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Company pension scheme

Volunteers Day

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in SaaS sales exceeding targets.
• 2+ years experience selling to large enterprises (20k+ employees).
• Experience with communications teams, IT, HR, C-level executives.

Aufgaben

• Drive sales and revenue by building relationships with potential clients.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to exceed revenue targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations and close deals.

Kenntnisse

SaaS sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Emotional intelligence

Fluent German (C2)

Business fluent English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

About Staffbase

We inspire people to achieve great things together. Our mission is to help organizations unlock the power of inspirational communication with the first AI-native Employee Experience Platform. Our industry-leading and award-winning agentic AI communications channels - intranet, employee app and email solutions - create engaging experiences that connect and empower employees.

Headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany and New York City, with offices in Berlin, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Prague, and Minneapolis___St.___Paul, our diverse team of 750+ employees supports 2,000+ customers___reaching over 16.4 million employees___in transforming their employee experience.We are proud to be a Unicorn company___privately valued at over $1 billion___demonstrating strong growth, innovation, and lasting impact in our industry. Together, we’re shaping the future of workplace communication.

Staffbase is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Large Enterprise Account Executive to join our growing team in Germany. As a Large Enterprise Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving sales and revenue growth by identifying and cultivating relationships with potential clients. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of the employee communication landscape, and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.

This role can be filled in one of our Germany based office locations (Chemnitz, Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Leipzig, Dresden) or remote within Germany.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Account Management

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets, focusing on acquiring net new logos and growing existing relationships within assigned enterprise accounts
• Quarterback the entire deal cycle by conducting in-depth discovery sessions to understand client needs, challenges, and business objectives, and aligning internal stakeholders around tailored solutions
• Navigate complex enterprise buying cycles, effectively identifying, influencing, and addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders, while driving consensus among senior executives and decision-makers

Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain deep, long-lasting relationships with senior management and C-level executives, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor for internal communications solutions
• Leverage industry insights, market knowledge, and strategic communication expertise to establish Staffbase as a thought leader and partner of choice

Negotiation & Deal Closure

• Lead commercial and legal negotiations by clearly articulating the value proposition, proactively addressing procurement and legal concerns, and closing mutually beneficial agreements

Collaboration & Team Development

• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, customer success, and product teams to ensure aligned account strategies and consistent client success
• Serve as a mentor, sharing best practices, insights, and expertise to foster continuous improvement within the broader sales team

Forecasting, Analysis & Accountability

• Consistently manage your pipeline and provide accurate forecasting through CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), proactively analyzing sales data to identify growth opportunities and trends
• Demonstrate strong accountability and ownership, independently developing and executing plans to meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets

Industry Knowledge & Continuous Learning

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the field of employee communication and engagement to effectively position Staffbase solutions

What you need to be successful

• 7+ years of experience in SaaS sales producing and exceeding targets, ideally within web technology, collaboration, communication, or an innovative online product environment
• 2+ years experience selling into the large enterprise segment (20k+ employees)
• Bachelor's degree, MBA and/or sales training certification is a plus
• Experience in a scale-up environment preferred
• Experience working with communications teams, IT, HR, and C-level executives
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to really listen to and understand your prospects
• Tons of passion, humor, and enthusiasm
• Superior communication and closing skills
• Excellent German language skills (C2) and business fluent English skills

What you'll get

• Competitive Compensation - we offer attractive salary packages including LTIP (Long Term Incentive Plan)
• Flexibility - we offer flexible working time models and the option of hybrid work, and support this with a yearly flex work allowance of €1560
• Recharge - with 31 vacation days annually (incl. one floating holiday), plus pro rata fully paid Fridays off during August
• Wellbeing - Monthly Wellbeing Allowance €35, from fitness to mental health, hobbies to relaxation
• Support - we’re offering a company pension scheme
• Volunteers Day - you’ll get one day off per year for supporting a social project