Account Executive (Bilingual, Dutch Speaker)

Fareharbor; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepstreamtech is seeking an Account Executive in Amsterdam to drive client acquisition and showcase FareHarbor's offerings to potential clients. This role requires proven sales experience in a SaaS environment and the ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring a high standard of service. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be bilingual in English and Dutch, and possess exceptional time management capabilities. Remote flexibility is an option, but applicants must be authorized to work within the EU.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a prospecting role within SaaS or similar business.
• Track record of success in selling to small/medium and large organizations.
• Experience with conceptual selling methodologies like SPIN or Miller Heiman.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential clients to demonstrate how FareHarbor can support their growth.
• Qualify, develop, and close new business opportunities.
• Run exceptional demos for potential clients.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM software

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English, Dutch)

Job description

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales with preferably 2+ years working in a ‘prospecting’ role within a SaaS or similar business
• A demonstrated track record of success in selling to small/medium and large organisations and expanding client base successfully
• The ability to engage and influence at different levels, both internally and within potential client organisations including executive levels and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work at a consistently high standard within tight deadlines
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Preferred experience with conceptual selling and or relevant sales methodologies such as SPIN, Strategic Selling, Miller Heiman etc
• Sound problem solving skills with a creative approach to complex client problems
• Experience with CRM software
• Motivated, inspiring and trusted by those who work with you
• Thrive in a fast paced environment and able to flexibly adapt to changing priorities
• Grounded and focused on results
• A self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• A strong communicator with a confident and professional presentation
• Legally authorized to work in the European Union
• Very strong written and verbal English skills
• Bilingual in English and Dutch

What the job involves

• Your goal as an Account Executive will be to reach out to potential clients and show them how FareHarbor can support them to grow their business in so many different ways!
• After completing the FareHarbor training on our sales approach and company culture, you’ll be responsible for contacting prospects, cultivating relationships, and closing deals. You need to be based in the Netherlands
• Focus 100% on net new client acquisition by contacting potential clients to present our amazing product & services
• Qualify, develop & close new business opportunities from incoming inquiries and assigned lead pool (including RFP’s and formal proposals)
• Achieve the quarterly/bi-annual sales targets in line with the regional new business booking fee targets
• Through effective discovery, uncover clients needs and recommend appropriate solutions including the design of their front-end UX set-up & back-end management process
• Run exceptional demos for our potential clients with a masterful explanation of FareHarbor’s products & features
• Provide general pipeline updates & developments to sales management including wins/loss expectations
• Organise in-person meetings with decision makers from larger prospect organisations to create new sales opportunities for FareHarbor
• Attend external exhibitions, tradeshows, conferences and meet‑ups pitching FareHarbor to prospective clients and performing on‑spot demonstrations
• Acting as the primary client point of contact for all matters related to new clients onboarding to FareHarbor, working closely with Onboarding, Account Management, Legal, Finance and/or Operations (as needed)
• Ensuring diligent and accurate use of the CRM system and any other reporting as requested by management
• Providing continuous feedback to the Sales Managers on the performance of the company as perceived by the prospects with a view to improve the FH software, support etc
• Accurately forecast value of potential and newly signed clients