Account Executive Dach - German Speaking

Perk; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Perk

Generous vacation days

Private healthcare

Mental health support

Job summary

Perk is expanding in the DACH market and seeks a driven Account Executive who speaks German and English to close deals and build relationships with regional buyers. You’ll run inbound and outbound cycles, deliver engaging demos, and own the full sales process from qualification to close.

You’ll join a multicultural, fast-growing team, work in a hybrid setup near our Madrid hub, and benefit from an equity plan, generous time off, private healthcare, and ongoing personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Native-level German and high fluency in English.
• Proven success in a sales-driven role, especially in a phone-based environment with prospecting focus.
• Strong background in B2B solution selling and short sales cycles.
• Tenacity, resilience and a results-driven mindset.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Customer-first attitude and problem-solving drive.
• Legal authorization to work in Spain.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mix of inbound and outbound leads across the DACH region with support from marketing and SDR teams.
• Run impactful product demos and own the full sales cycle through to close.
• Understand prospect needs and articulate Perk's value to their business.
• Maintain an organized Salesforce pipeline with clear visibility and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Marketing to boost brand awareness and refine lead qualification.
• Engage with stakeholders from Office Managers to CFOs to demonstrate value.
• Become a product expert on Perk travel solutions and stay updated on new features.

Skills

German (native)

English (fluent)

Sales experience

B2B selling

Prospecting

CRM/Salesforce

Team player

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About Us

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. ¿Es este su próximo empleo? Descúbralo leyendo la descripción completa a continuación y no dude en enviar su candidatura. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem. Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from travel and SaaS, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

Powering Real Work

The Role

Are you a driven, determined, and energetic German-speaking sales professional who thrives on building connections and closing deals? Do you love the thrill of transforming a “maybe” into a “yes”? If so, we want you on our team. At Perk, we’re revolutionising how companies manage business travel — and we’re growing fast in the DACH market. As an Account Executive, you’ll play a critical role in that growth. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you’ll work closely with a high-performing, international sales team to bring our innovative solution to organisations that are ready for a better way to book, manage, and optimise their business travel. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to join a supportive, fun-loving, multicultural team that’s as ambitious as you are. Let’s change the travel game together.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a mix of inbound and outbound leads across the DACH region, with the support of our marketing and sales development teams.
• Running impactful, solution-focused product demos and taking ownership of the full sales cycle through to close.
• Understanding the needs and pain points of prospects, and communicating how Perk adds real value to their business.
• Keeping your pipeline organised and up-to-date in Salesforce, ensuring clear visibility and strong forecasting.
• Collaborating with Marketing to boost brand awareness and refine our lead qualification process.
• Engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels — from Office Managers to CFOs — to demonstrate the Perk value proposition.
• Becoming a product expert on TravelPerk and staying sharp as we continuously roll out new features and improvements.

What will you need to succeed?

• Native-level German and high fluency in English — essential for connecting with our DACH customers.
• Proven success in a sales-driven role, especially in a phone-based environment with a strong focus on prospecting and hunting.
• Solid understanding of B2B solution selling, ideally within a short sales cycle model.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a results-driven mindset — you don’t stop until the job is done.
• A strong team player who also thrives when working independently.
• A true customer-first attitude and a passion for solving problems.
• Legal authorization to work in Spain.

Our Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including equity in Perk;
• Generous vacation daysso you can rest and recharge;
• Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location;
• Unforgettable Perk events;
• A mental health support tool for your wellbeing;
• Exponential growth & personal development opportunities;
• VolunteerPerk- 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice;
• Work from anywhere in the world allowance of 20 working days per year;
• IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office;
• Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks after 6 months, based on location and eligibility factors.

How We Work

At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.