Account Executive, Installed base - Denmark

IFS Danmark A/S; København; On-site; DKK 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

A global enterprise software company in Copenhagen is seeking an Account Executive focused on delivering sales in a dynamic market. This role involves managing the entire sales process, developing strategic accounts, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise software sales, familiarity with CRM systems, and strong communication skills in both English and Danish. The company offers a flexible work model prioritizing innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise software sales with quota responsibility.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sales process including demand generation.
• Prepare and maintain Territory and Account Plans.
• Develop strategic accounts for net-new revenue.

Skills

Sales execution

Collaboration skills

Consultative selling

CRM systems

Strong communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a hungry, focused and resilient farmer sales person with great collaboration and sales execution skills to help grow the business across the market unit.

The Account Executive will be selling into a focused list of strategic target accounts, you will be entrepreneurial in nature and excel at building pipeline, creating and closing opportunities. By using a consultative approach to value-based selling, you will lead with IFS's award winning products while also having access to the broader portfolio to bring value to our customers. You will use your industry knowledge and enterprise software sales expertise to identify and qualify deals, leading to sales opportunities with our existing customer base.

The role is positioned within a high-growth market unit. This is an organisation going through transformational growth (organic and inorganic). We are an ever‑evolving business, challenging and disrupting the industry standards which are too often accepted by some of our competitors in the global enterprise software space.

Our go‑to‑market strategy is focused on geographical and key industry verticals within a matrixed sales organization.

Responsibilities

• Strong sales execution and continued sharpening of these skills
• Prepare, update, own and execute the Go‑To‑Market Strategy for nominated industries
• Prepare, own, and maintain Territory Plan for agreed vertical
• Prepare Account Plan including deal action cards, mutual evaluation plans, and power maps for named accounts
• Own the end‑to‑end sales process including demand generation, understating customer needs, agreeing a mutual evaluation process, owning the RFI/RFP process, building a business case for change and winning business, and utilising resources within a matrix organization to get the job done.
• Work with partners to better penetrate into your accounts, creating joint sales plays that accelerate deal cycles and maximize value while providing strong delivery plans that lead to happy referenceable customers
• Develop strategic industrial accounts both organically (demand you generate yourself) and via planned campaigns and install base motions, driving net‑new revenue on AI
• 100% responsibility for owning the annual sales targets and delivering as per the quarterly budget
• Continued pipeline building and demand generation activities to achieve 4x pipeline coverage
• Liaison with Sales leadership and Global teams to build a strong internal network and collaboration
• Manage and maintain complete CRM and Account hygiene, at all times, along with sales cadence, administration and reporting to ensure accurate forecasting

Qualifications

• In‑industry, enterprise software sales quota‑carrying sales cycle delivery across the assigned geographic market within the assigned industries and accounts across the market unit
• An entrepreneurial mindset with innate curiosity and resilience
• Working knowledge of CRM systems and commitment to data hygiene and accurate reporting
• Willingness and appreciation of the sales process including cadence, forecasting and accurate reporting
• A track record of consistently meeting and over‑achieving quota
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Danish
• Comfort working within a matrix‑rich organisation, building relationships, and finding support to get the job done.

Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in‑office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.

Location

Copenhagen