Account Executive - SMB Benelux Market (Dutch Speaking)

Leadout Capital; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Wellness allowance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking an Account Executive for the Netherlands ESMB team, based in our Dublin hub, focusing on the Benelux SMB market. You will lead end-to-end sales cycles, selling Salesforce Customer 360 and Agentforce, balancing new business with expansion.

This hybrid role requires Dutch and English fluency, the ability to engage C-level executives, and collaboration across BD, pre-sales, and marketing.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of quota-attaining direct sales in tech
• Fluent in Dutch and English with professional communication skills
• Ability to identify customer needs and map solutions to value propositions
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to close deals

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sales cycles in the Netherlands ESMB market
• Drive new business and account expansion to achieve objectives
• Use a consultative approach to align Salesforce AI, Data, and CRM solutions with client goals
• Develop relationships with C-level buyers through digital and in-person engagement

Skills

Quota carrying sales

Dutch & English fluency

Consultative selling

Relationship building with C-level

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Google Workspace / MS Office

Job description

Location: Dublin, Ireland | Relocation Support Provided

We know that relocation is a big decision — which is why we walk with you every step of the way. From the moment you accept your offer to the day you arrive in Dublin, you’ll have access to a full support system.

Relocate to Dublin with Ease

How it works:

• Offer Acceptance: Your relocation support begins immediately.
• Relocation Consultation: We’ll connect you with our relocation experts to plan your move.
• Moving & Settling In: We provide dedicated assistance with PPS applications, housing searches, and relocation benefits.
• Onboarding in Dublin: You’ll join your new team at our world-class Dublin campus for Day 1 orientation.

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level‑up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

About the Role

Join Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, as an Account Executive focusing on the Benelux SMB market, mostly Netherlands and Belgium. Based in our Dublin hub, you will lead the "agentic era" of technology, helping businesses transform through AI, Data, and CRM.

Note: By applying to the Small Medium / Mid‑market Business Account Executive posting, recruiters and hiring managers who support multiple cloud offerings and verticals across the organisation hiring Small Medium Business Account Executives will review your resume. Our goal is for you to apply once and have your resume reviewed by multiple hiring teams.

Key Requirements:

• Language: Full professional fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory.
• Location: This is a Hybrid role based in Dublin, Ireland (Relocation assistance included).

Overview of the Role - Your Mission

As an Account Executive for the Netherlands ESMB team, you own the end‑to‑end sales cycle. You aren't just selling software; you are selling the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and Agentforce— the future of autonomous AI. You will balance "whitespace" prospecting (new business) with strategic expansion within existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Cycle Sales: Lead a dedicated customer set in the Netherlands market, managing complex sales projects from lead generation to closing.
• Strategic Growth: Drive performance against key metrics with a primary focus on new business acquisition and expansion.
• Solution Selling: Utilise a consultative approach to identify business challenges and align Salesforce AI and Data solutions to customer goals.
• Relationship Building: Develop trusted relationships with C‑level decision‑makers through regular digital engagement and face‑to‑face meetings.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business Development, Pre‑sales, and Marketing to optimise the Dutch market funnel.

What We’re Looking For?

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success of quota carrying, technology solution‑based direct sales experience
• Territory & Account Planning Strategies: Create territory and account plans to achieve sales objectives by effectively identifying and qualifying prospects and opportunities.
• Research and Discovery: Uncovers a prospect’s current processes, business challenges, and strategic goals based on customer use cases and value hypotheses.
• Solutioning: Identifies compelling value propositions that address customer needs by demonstrating an understanding of technology solutions.
• Customer Communication: Interacting with customers in a clear, concise, and timely manner using a variety of communication methods (writing, speech, presentation) and tools (Whiteboarding, Slack, Google Slides, Zoom).
• Resource Application: Continuously runs toward results using the full capabilities of available resources and tools.
• Team Selling: Aligns with the full capacities of the account team and partners to support the deal and customer success.
• Fluency in Dutch and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales Methodology education (like MEDDIC, Challenger, or Value Selling.)
• Ability to develop cases and service requirements, while crafting and leading strategic alliances.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Track record of consistently achieving or surpassing quota.
• Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to the core competencies for the role.

What’s In It For You (Benefits & Growth)

• Personal Wellbeing: Private health insurance, life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and a monthly wellness allowance.
• Flexibility: Flexible time off and leave policies, plus comprehensive parental support programs.
• Career Development: Access to world‑class AI and sales training, mentorship, and a clear path for promotion within the global Salesforce ecosystem.
• Giving Back: 7 paid volunteer days per year and donation matching for the causes you care about.
• Perks: Employee discounts, inclusive resource groups, and a culture that celebrates Equality.

Equality & Inclusion

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process where required.