Account Executive [EMEA] - German

Wrike; Stromness; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading work management platform in Scotland is seeking an Account Executive 1 to drive new logo acquisition and manage the full sales process for SMB clients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong consultative sales skills, and be fluent in German and English. This role offers competitive compensation and the flexibility to work in a hybrid model.

Benefits

25 days of paid vacation

Pension scheme

Health Insurance

Life Insurance plan

Income Protection

Parental leave (26 weeks paid for birth mothers, 4 weeks for non-birth parents)

Bike to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of successful experience in a sales role, ideally within SaaS or a technology environment.
• Proven experience managing the full sales cycle.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the inbound sales process.
• Respond promptly to all inbound leads to maximize conversion potential.
• Collaborate closely with SDRs and marketing.

Skills

Fluency in German and English

Consultative selling

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Tools

Salesforce

ZoomInfo

SalesNavigator

Job description

Overview

Wrike is the most powerful work management platform. Built for teams and organizations looking to collaborate, create, and exceed every day, Wrike brings everyone and all work into a single place to remove complexity, increase productivity, and free people up to focus on their most purposeful work. Our vision: A world where everyone is free to focus on their most purposeful work, together.

About the Role

In this high-impact Account Executive 1 role at Wrike, you’ll be responsible for driving new logo acquisition by closing new SMB clients. You’ll manage the full sales process; qualifying leads, running discovery and product demos, and negotiating contracts to close. This is an ideal position for a results-driven sales professional who excels at consultative selling, values teamwork, and is motivated by exceeding targets in a rapidly evolving environment.

If you’re a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys connecting technology solutions to real business challenges, we want to hear from you!

Your Impact

• Manage all stages of the inbound sales process, from initial discovery calls to delivering tailored demos, negotiating contracts, and closing new business with SMB clients.
• Respond promptly to all inbound leads to maximize conversion potential, adhering to established follow-up SLAs and best practices.
• Efficiently prioritize, organize, and manage a large volume of opportunities at various stages of the sales cycle.
• Continuously develop sales skills through coaching, training sessions, and peer feedback; adopt best practices and process improvements as directed.
• Ensure a smooth transition for new customers by clearly communicating expectations and relevant information to the Customer Success team post-sale.
• Collaborate closely with SDRs and marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and help optimize the demand generation process.
• Leverage value-based and solution-based sales approaches (e.g., Challenger, MEDDICC, Question-Based Selling) to become a trusted advisor to key stakeholders and decision makers
• Achieve and exceed sales quotas by proactively managing your pipeline, providing accurate forecasts, and maintaining thorough, up-to-date CRM (Salesforce) records
• Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours during peak periods or to meet client needs

Your Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English language skills
• 1–2 years of successful experience in a sales role, ideally within SaaS or a technology environment
• Proven experience managing the full sales cycle, supporting inbound sales processes from initial discovery call to close
• Experience independently managing multiple client relationships and prioritizing a dynamic pipeline
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to quickly build rapport with prospects and internal teams
• Demonstrated consultative sales skills, with the ability to identify business challenges and present compelling solutions
• Comfortable with modern sales tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, ZoomInfo, SalesNavigator)
• Highly coachable, self-motivated, and proactive, with a growth mindset and desire to learn quickly

Standout Qualities

• Experience selling high-velocity SaaS solutions
• Exposure to value-based selling, challenger sales, and/or transactional sales
• Experience with fast-paced, monthly sales cycle environments
• Strong experience with Salesforce and data-driven forecasting
• Additional language proficiency (if relevant to the territory)

Team Dynamics

• Wrike's Velocity Sales Team is an integral part of the company. This sales team is a major part of the new business motion for our trial business and landing new customers to Wrike. Together, we drive our new business initiatives by engaging prospective customers, supporting each other to reach ambitious revenue goals, and ensuring Wrike’s continued growth.

Our Work Style

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside ambitious, supportive colleagues who celebrate wins together
• Comprehensive Training: Structured onboarding and ongoing sales enablement to help you master our product and refine your skills
• Work Flexibility: Options for remote work with the support you need to succeed from your home or the office
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus uncapped commission structure that rewards performance

Why Join Wrike?

• Growth Opportunities: Clear career progression paths with opportunities to advance into senior account management or leadership roles, based on your performance and goals
• 25 days of paid vacation
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance plan
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Parental leave (26 weeks paid for birth mothers, 4 weeks for non-birth parents)
• Bike to Work scheme

Your recruitment buddy will be Arjola Stejskal, Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Who Is Wrike and Our Culture

We’re a team of innovators and creators who solve the complex work problems of today and tomorrow. Hybrid work mode: Wrike promotes a hybrid model for team members near our office hubs in San Diego, Prague, Dublin, Nicosia, and Tallinn, with 2–3 in-office days per week to foster collaboration and teamwork. This work mode supports our culture of collaboration and solving problems fast to deliver business outcomes and win together. Our persona: Smart, Dedicated, Approachable. Our culture and values include Customer-Focused, Collaborative, Creative, and Committed.

Check out our LinkedIn Life Page, Company culture page, Instagram, Wrike Engineering Team, Medium, Meetup, YouTube for a feel for what life is like at Wrike.