Account Executive | €85k base + Bonus | Randstad

WaveWorks | Tech Sales Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Company-provided lease car

Innovative work environment

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Executive to drive growth in the data engineering and cybersecurity sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Splunk and Cribl, helping clients optimize their data strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of IT operations. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will directly impact business success and client satisfaction. If you are self-motivated and results-driven, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of sales experience in IT, cybersecurity, or data engineering.
• Hands-on experience with data engineering platforms like Splunk and Cribl.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in data engineering and security.
• Manage the sales pipeline from lead generation to closing deals.

Skills

Sales Experience

Data Engineering Knowledge

Cybersecurity Understanding

IT Operations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Consultative Selling

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or IT

Tools

Splunk

Cribl

Job description

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Job Title: Account Executive

Company Overview:

A leading company specializing in data engineering for cybersecurity, IT operations (ITOps), and DevOps. The organization focuses on helping businesses optimize and extract insights from data through solutions like Splunk and Cribl. They provide management, outsourcing services, and expertise in data optimization, addressing unique data challenges across various industries. Their services include proactive system monitoring, infrastructure management, and tailored project solutions to enhance business continuity and data-driven decision-making.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to drive business growth and expand our client base. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data engineering, cybersecurity, and IT operations, with the ability to deliver tailored solutions to meet clients' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in data engineering, security, and IT operations.
2. Manage the sales pipeline, from lead generation to closing deals.
3. Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
4. Understand client requirements and recommend suitable solutions, including Splunk and Cribl technologies.
5. Collaborate with the technical team to tailor solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Achieve and exceed sales targets.

Requirements:

1. A bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, information technology, or a related field is typically preferred.
2. A minimum of 5–10 years of sales experience in IT, cybersecurity, or data engineering.
3. Hands-on experience with data engineering platforms, especially Splunk and Cribl, is highly advantageous. This includes understanding their functionalities, implementation processes, and how they can be leveraged to address client needs.
4. Strong understanding of IT operations, cybersecurity, and data solutions.
5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
6. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Proven expertise in consultative selling, delivering tailored solutions based on client needs.
9. Strong negotiation skills, focusing on value and closing deals efficiently.
10. Prior experience within the cybersecurity, IT operations, or data engineering sectors is highly preferred.
11. Dutch Speakers with Native-Level Proficiency

Salary and Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and bonus structure.
2. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
3. Collaborative and innovative work environment.
4. Company-provided lease car and additional benefits.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and IT System Data Services