Account Executive - DACH Market

Smartness; España; Remoto; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Equity opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Descrizione del lavoro

Smartness is expanding its DACH sales team to become the leading hospitality software in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You will be part of a fast-paced, results-driven group that values data, training, and collaboration, both in-person and remotely.

You’ll engage in negotiation, attend trade fairs, and drive business development through cold outreach while leveraging top sales tools. A strong track record in SaaS sales and a passion for growth are essential.

Competenze

• Fluent German language required, native or C2 level.
• Strong English skills (B2) for international collaboration.
• Proven SaaS/Software sales experience and quota attainment.

Mansioni

• Manage a busy schedule of online and in-person meetings with prospects.
• Represent Smartness at trade fairs and organize on-site demos for potential customers.
• Prospect new business opportunities through cold calls and emails.
• Analyze pipeline data to optimize sales strategies and forecasting.
• Aim to meet and exceed monthly ARR targets with an incentivized plan.

Conoscenze

German language

English (B2)

Team player

Data-driven thinking

CRM experience

Sales targets

Organization

SME sales focus

Willingness to learn

Descrizione del lavoro

About The Company

At Smartness, we are building the future of hospitality tech. Our SaaS helps lodging providers boost revenues by 30%+ and get more direct bookings. We are the fastest-growing B2B SaaS in the industry, trusted by 4,000+ clients across 40+ countries, with billions of euros in bookings processed. Backed by top international investors and named one of Italy's Top 10 LinkedIn Startups, we are on a mission to scale globally. Want to grow with us? Let's go!

About The Role

What Will You Do?

As a Member Of Smartness' Sales Team For The DACH Market. You Will Be Part Of a Cohesive Team Whose Goal Is To Make Us The No. 1 Hospitality Software In The Region. You Will Participate In Both In-person And Remote Training Sessions. You Will Support The Sales Team In The Expansion Of Smartness In The DACH Market (Germany, Swiss German And Austria) Through Activities Of

• Sales negotiation - you will manage a busy schedule of online and in-person appointments with potential prospects interested in learning about Smartness. You will articulate and clearly demonstrate our value proposition, creating enthusiasm among prospects.
• Participation in trade fairs and events - Smartness is present at all major national trade fairs. You will attend 1-2 trade fairs per year and have the opportunity to organize on-site meetings with customers.
• Business Development - you will proactively search for new business opportunities, through cold calling and cold emailing.
• Data analysis and regular reviews - you will hone your analytical skills by learning how to critically read through your pipeline, using the best and most advanced sales tools on the market!
• Reaching the monthly target - your main goal will be to reach and exceed the ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) target with an incentivizing bonus plan.

What We’re Looking For

• German language - Mother Tongue or C2 level
• Good English skills B2 level - We are an international company, we want you to be able to understand and interact with others effectively.
• Team player with winning mentality - your desire is to consistently exceed 100% of the monthly quota, and you are willing to make sacrifices so that your colleagues reach it too.
• Data-driven thinking- you are skilled at analyzing and interpreting data, making decisions based on quantitative evidence, continuously improving business strategies through the effective use of data.
• Desire to learn - you are willing to receive on the field coaching sessions and you are eager to read books on how to improve your sales skills. Training can take place in-person or remotely. We like to meet from time to time to share company values.
• Experience in the role - you have at least 1 - 3 years previous experience in a sales team (SaaS, Software, Services) where you brilliantly exceeded your sales targets.
• Organization - you pay attention to detail, maniacally plan your agenda and update the CRM in a timely manner.
• Productivity - you have a strong motivation to sell into the SMEs market, managing short and intense sales cycles.

What Do We Offer?

• Work in a small and top-performing team that moves extremely fast where you are extremely important.
• Work without having to deal with jerks and ego-maniacs.
• The opportunity to join one of the best travel-tech sales teams in Europe.
• A place where your talent can blossom.
• An environment where mistakes are allowed – we make bold choices to achieve ambitious goals, learn from mistakes, and move forward.
• A place where your voice matters – meetings provide space for new ideas and projects, regardless of your role or seniority.
• Continuous growth – we challenge the status quo, renewing our sales processes and approaches to meet challenging goals.
• We have fun while working! We are easygoing people.
• Work with the best software out there to automate repetitive tasks and let you focus on customers and targets.
• Remote working.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives. For our Sales team for the DACH market, we typically offer an OTE package ranging from €70,000 to €120.000 annually, depending on experience, commercial track record, market knowledge and expected impact - plus the opportunity to receive equity, aligning your success with the long-term growth of the company. Our compensation structure is designed to reward ambition, ownership, and consistent results. The OTE includes both a fixed salary and a variable component linked to individual and team performance, providing significant upside for high achievers. As you grow within the company and contribute to business expansion, customer acquisition, and revenue growth, compensation can evolve rapidly to reflect your impact and responsibilities. For exceptional candidates with proven sales capabilities or strategic expertise, we may consider compensation packages beyond the standard ranges.

Before you apply

• We're highly driven and set our goals higher than most, pushing boundaries others may deem impossible.
• We work much harder than most companies out there.
• Every day, we step out of our comfort zones, fueling rapid growth and learning, even though it might come with its stress.
• We hold ourselves and our team to the highest standards of excellence and culture.
• Should we feel that this role isn't the right match for you, for the benefit of both parties, we may need to part ways.

We hope this sheds light on whether this could be your next adventure.

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