Strategic Account Executive, Upsun

• This is a quota-carrying, individual contributor role for a strategic, customer-centric seller who thrives in complex sales environments
• You bring curiosity, discipline, and a growth mindset to your work, continuously refining your approach to drive pipeline, close meaningful deals, and support sustained customer success
• 5+ Years of Technology Sales Experience: Demonstrated success in technology-focused B2B sales environments, with substantial experience selling into Germany and/or the broader DACH market
• Tenacity and Target-Driven: Tenacious in pursuit of sales targets, with a strong desire to consistently exceed expectations
• Strong value selling approach: Passion for resolving clients' business challenges beyond relationship management using technology alongside self-direction and resourcefulness
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a sustained commitment to continuous improvement. Actively pursues learning opportunities, solicits feedback proactively, and embraces coaching as a catalyst for performance acceleration
• Technological Acumen: Quickly grasps new technological concepts, with a strong interest in cloud platforms, developer tools, and modern application architectures
• Pipeline Generation: Strong experience with generating sales pipelines, identifying leads, and nurturing prospects through to contract signature
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in English and German, coupled with strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and engage effectively with prospects
• Team Collaboration: A team player with a positive attitude, eager to collaborate effectively within a diverse, global team setting
• Sales Methodologies: Demonstrable experience in managing and closing new clients using Solution Selling and Value Selling techniques. Familiarity with MEDDIC/MEDDPICC sales methodologies preferred
• Self-Starter: Independent and proactive, able to initiate and drive projects forward while being an integral part of a global sales team
• CRM Proficiency: Experience with CRM software, preferably Salesforce, to manage relationships and maintain accurate sales records
• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel as required to meet business needs (approximately 25% of the time)
• We know that a great hire won’t meet every requirement that we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story

Desirable

• As a Strategic Account Executive at Upsun, you play a key role in driving new customer growth by identifying, engaging, and closing high-potential accounts across the DACH region, with a primary focus on Germany
• You help organizations discover the value of Upsun’s cloud application platform by building trusted relationships, understanding complex business needs, and guiding prospects from initial interest through long-term partnership
• Reporting to the General Manager, EMEA, you own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to closing and account expansion
• You collaborate closely with Marketing, Solutions Architects, and Customer Success to deliver a seamless buyer experience and consistently exceed revenue targets in a competitive, technical market
• Territory & Account Strategy: Create and execute a tailored plan to achieve corporate objectives within new and existing client accounts, matching our ideal client profile across your territory, and emphasizing our value proposition
• End-to-End Sales Ownership: Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through deal closure, including assessing buying intent and tracking customer and transactional data in Salesforce
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Solutions Engineering, Sales Operations, Legal, Customer Success, and other internal teams to ensure effective coordination and support throughout the sales process
• Product Demonstrations: Deliver compelling product demonstrations to prospective customers, either independently or alongside a Solutions Architect, tailored to both technical and business audiences
• Market & Competitive Insight: Stay informed on competitor offerings, industry trends, and product innovation within the DACH market to strategically position Upsun
• Stakeholder Communication: Foster strong, clear communication with management, customers, partners, and internal teams, including pre-sales and onboarding staff, and actively participate in strategy and customer care initiatives
• Forecasting & Deal Execution: Accurately forecast pipeline activity and successfully close new business by clearly differentiating Upsun from competing solutions
• Revenue Growth & Pipeline Management: Drive new subscription revenue by building and managing a robust pipeline, taking full ownership of strategy and results within your territory
• Regional Travel: Travel as needed within the DACH region to support sales efforts and deepen customer relationships

• You can expect 5 interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Upsunners. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment
• 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition
• 60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (General Manager, Sales)
• 60 Minutes with Team (IC's)
• 60 Minutes with Peer (Solutions Engineer)
• 45 Minutes with Executive (CRO)
• All roles require background checks