Commercial Account Executive, DACH

Gong; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance plans

Wellbeing fund

Mental health benefits

Education stipend

Flexible vacation

Paid parental leave

Recharge days

Job summary

Gong is seeking a Commercial Account Executive in Ireland to help acquire new customers and build fans for our AI-powered revenue platform. You will own the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting to close, while guiding customers through complex deals with a strategic, value-driven approach.

As part of Gong's global sales team, you will master discovery, become a trusted business partner for prospects, and drive growth in a fast-paced startup environment that rewards initiative and hard work.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English required in written and spoken form.
• 1+ years of closing experience in B2B SaaS or enterprise software.
• Experience selling a platform solution.
• Proven track record of achieving sales goals and top performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage prospects from lead to close.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Clearly articulate and demonstrate our value proposition to prospects.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with customers.
• Run and implement pilot programs.
• Maintain weekly sales forecast and achieve quarterly quotas.

Skills

German language

English language

SaaS sales experience

Closing experience

Enterprise software experience

Platform sales

Job description

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.

At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.

As a Commercial Account Executive, you’ll fill a key role in acquiring new customers and creating raving fans. Being a champion of the entire sales process from start to finish, you will use your creative prospecting skills to strategically pursue net new business. Working through complex deals, your insatiable curiosity makes you a thought leader, and your drive to succeed keeps you at the top of the leaderboard. Those who challenge conventional wisdom & never settle for the status quo are strongly encouraged to apply!

As a part of Gong's sales team, you will become a master of discovery & a strategic business partner for prospective customers. You will play a huge role in our company growth journey, while navigating your own individual growth journey as well. Are you looking for the opportunity to make big waves & to perfect your craft of sales? We can't wait to meet you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage prospects from lead to close.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Clearly articulate and demonstrate our value proposition, creating excitement and enthusiasm among prospects.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with customers.
• Run and implement pilot program.
• Maintain weekly sales forecast and achieve quota quarterly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in written and spoken German and English required
• 1+ years of relevant closing experience in addition to outbound SDR/BDR experience.
• Previous SaaS and enterprise software experience.
• Previous experience selling a platform solution.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales goals (President’s Club, Rep of the Year, etc).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience selling to sales leaders is a plus.
• Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
• A strong team player but still a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.

YOU ARE

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences
• Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and well-organized
• Experienced in selling transformation/visionary solutions, especially where there isn't an obvious budget (demand creation vs. fulfilment)
• Comfortable leading technical presentation/demo and owning full customer lifecycle from prospect to close
• A team player with high integrity and grit

PERKS & BENEFITS

• We offer Gongsters a variety of private health insurance plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• Company-wide recharge days each quarter.

Gong believes in offering competitive compensation and benefits tailored to the local region. Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law.

Gong will collect and use your personal data (e.g. - name, email, resume info) to evaluate your application for employment. Gong will save your personal data for up to 2 years in order to consider you for other, future potential job opportunities. We are happy to delete your data upon request.