Account Executive (New Business)

Celonis; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Celonis is looking for an Account Executive (New Business) in London to drive market expansion and acquire new clients. The role involves building client relationships, understanding their needs, and leading the sales process. Successful candidates will have a strong track record in SaaS sales and enterprise software applications.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Hybrid working options

Company equity (RSUs)

Comprehensive benefits

Extensive parental leave

Dedicated volunteer days

Gym subsidies

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in SaaS sales.
• Ability to navigate complex sales cycles.
• Experience with enterprise-level software applications.

Responsibilities

• Discover and cultivate new business opportunities.
• Guide the sales journey from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

SaaS sales

Communication

Business acumen

Job description

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Team:

The Account Executive (New Business), a pivotal member of our UKI Enterprise Sales team, dedicated to driving growth by acquiring new clients across the region. This role is solely focused on expanding our footprint through strategic logo acquisition and market penetration. Leveraging top-tier products and effective sales strategies, the Account Executive collaborates closely with Value Engineers, Business Development Representatives, and other cross-functional teams to identify and capture high-value new business opportunities.

The Role:

The primary objective is to build and expand market presence by capitalizing on untapped opportunities in the region. As an Account Executive (New Business) specializing in new business sales, this role is integral to our strategy for expanding market share through targeted client acquisitions. Key responsibilities include:

The work you’ll do: Discover and cultivate new business opportunities within a designated set of accounts within your assigned client portfolio.

• Establish and strengthen connections across various levels of the organization, engaging with executives and decision-makers to understand their needs.
• Comprehend the strategic and operational requirements of your target accounts and proficiently articulate how Celonis can address them.
• Guide the sales journey, adhering to a structured approach through prospecting, initial contact, qualification, client engagement, needs analysis, solution proposal, and ultimately closing deals.
• Collaborate with Value Engineering or personally conduct comprehensive presentations and demonstrations tailored to specific use cases, showcasing the value of our solutions.
• Forge strong partnerships, particularly with leading consulting firms, SaaS partners, and the Big4.
• Work closely with your virtual team, which includes business development representatives, value engineers, partner managers, and marketing specialists, to ensure seamless collaboration and success.

The qualifications you need: Demonstrated success in Software as a Service (SaaS) sales, particularly in roles focused on both expanding existing business opportunities and cultivating new business opportunities.

• Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers.
• Track record of selling enterprise-level software applications to C-level stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business processes and KPIs (e.g. in Finance, Supply Chain)
• Experience collaborating with partners, such as consulting firms or providers of enterprise technology solutions.
• Effective and articulate communication skills, with proficiency in English.

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation:Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth:Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits:Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, andmuch more.
• Prioritize Your Well-being:Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
• Connect and Belong:Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact:Be part of a company driven by strongvaluesthat guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally:Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment:Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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