Channel Account Executive - Telekom (m/f/d)

Smartsheet

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet seeks a highly motivated and results-oriented Commercial Account Executive to drive significant revenue growth within a designated geographic region within the Commercial segment (0-500 employees). You will be responsible for expanding existing customer relationships across the entire portfolio of accounts within your assigned geography. You will develop and execute strategic account plans, drive cross-selling and upselling opportunities, and ensure swift customer adoption of Smartsheet solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of local market dynamics, the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, and a proven track record of success in achieving sales targets within a defined geographic territory. You will work on a hybrid basis from Munich, Germany and will be reporting to a Regional Director, DACH Sales. You Will: * Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet and exceed software and services sales quotas within your book of business. * Manage and close complex sales cycles, including needs analysis, solution design, and contract negotiation, utilizing solution selling and the MEDDICC framework. * Develop and execute strategic account plans for a defined set of key accounts in the Commercial segment (0-500 employees). * Run high-quality discovery, aligning with customers on business drivers and strategic objectives to create an evaluation plan that has clear timelines and drives urgency. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with local channel partners to identify and pursue new opportunities. * Stay abreast of local market trends, competitive landscapes, and business dynamics within the assigned geographic region. * Manage strategic sales motions alongside transactional, high-volume opportunities. * Develop new business opportunities within existing customers by analysing and proactively targeting high-value needs across multiple departments and lines of business. * Leverage existing relationships to expand Smartsheet's footprint and drive revenue or growth during renewals. * Expand Smartsheet brand awareness at the C-suite, operational, and team level. * Consult with clients in defining business objectives, success criteria, and program strategy to ensure the customer perception of value that leads to sales renewal and expansion. * Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Marketing, Sales Development) to achieve sales objectives. * Accurately forecast sales opportunities and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. * Leverage Smartsheet and other sales tools (Salesforce, Clari, Outreach, Tableau) to manage accounts, track progress, and increase efficiency. * Perform other duties as assigned You Have: * 2+ years of successful SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quotas in the Commercial segment. * Fluency in English & German is required * Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships within the Commercial segment. * Proven ability to drive cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing accounts. * Experience with solution selling and the MEDDICC framework. * Strong understanding of SaaS business models and the competitive landscape in the Commercial segment. * Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales productivity tools. * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. * Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * Legally eligible to work in Germany on an ongoing basis Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity. DE Base Salary Pay Range €52,500 - €62,500 EUR   Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.   #LI-Remote

Okta

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. ARE YOU READY TO REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL IDENTITY IN THE AI ERA? Okta’s Germany Strategic Account Executive Sales Team is hiring! Our Strategic Account Executives (SAE) are the visionary leaders who orchestrate and drive sales engagements for our most critical and prestigious Germany based customers. In an era where Artificial Intelligence is transforming how enterprises operate, identity has become the new security perimeter. As an SAE, you won't just be selling software—you will act as a trusted, long-term advisor helping the C-suite safely navigate the AI revolution. You will build first-class Account Plans that map directly to your customers' overarching business strategies, digital transformation initiatives, and AI adoption plans. By championing value-based selling, you will translate complex technical capabilities into undeniable business outcomes, showing how secure identity is the ultimate enabler of modern enterprise innovation and ROI. You will collaboratively plan and orchestrate the execution of aligned account strategies, ensuring robust opportunity generation, deep relationship alignment, and flawless account governance. Expect to lead from the front: presenting Okta’s transformational proposals, negotiating high-stakes terms, and bringing down complex, multi-layered, seven-figure deals that deliver massive win-win scenarios for both the customer and Okta. Beyond managing existing relationships, you will hunt for new business leads that fit our ideal client profile, uncovering uncharted territory in the market. You will align closely with our Global partners to build sustainable strategic engagements, and leverage cutting-edge Account-Based Marketing to ensure Okta's investment continuously aligns with customer growth. We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and hyper-focused professional to drive massive new revenue growth across Fortune 500 accounts. As an individual contributor, you will play a vital, high-visibility role in driving a significant share of revenue for Okta, helping the world's most prominent enterprises transition securely into a smarter, AI-driven future. We provide our reps with an environment where they can make incredibly valuable contributions from day one, while also building endless opportunities for learning and career growth. The work you do here will directly impact the security, trust, and digital experience of the world's largest organizations. AS AN OKTA STRATEGIC ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, YOU WILL: * Establish a Vision: Create and execute a master plan to guide your long-term, strategic approach to the premier accounts assigned in your Territory. * Master Value Selling: Deeply understand your clients' business goals and tie Okta's solutions directly to their strategic imperatives, continuously selling on business value and ROI rather than just features. * Orchestrate Complex Deals: Navigate and close highly complex, multi-stakeholder, seven-figure deals, bringing together cross-functional teams to deliver transformational outcomes. * Enable Secure AI Transformation: Partner with clients to position identity as the critical foundation for their AI initiatives, ensuring they can safely deploy AI agents, automate workflows, and manage machine-to-machine identities without compromising security. * Expand & Deepen: Land, adopt, expand, and entrench sales opportunities within Fortune 500 accounts across your region. * Navigate the Org Chart: Explore the full spectrum of relationships and business possibilities across the client’s entire organizational structure, from technical buyers to the CIO, CISO, and Board of Directors. * Be a Thought Leader: Become the definitive authority on Okta’s platform, the vertical in which you are aligned, and the evolving security requirements of the modern, AI-first enterprise. * Leverage the Ecosystem: Holistically embrace, access, and utilize our channel and alliance partners to identify and crack open new, uncharted opportunities. * Collaborate to Win: Work as a unified team for the most efficient deployment of resources, providing timely and insightful input back to other corporate functions. * Champion the Platform: Represent Okta to prospective clients at executive sales presentations, site visits, and high-impact product demonstrations. * Build Partnerships: Cultivate highly effective working partnerships with your Okta colleagues globally (channel partners, sales engineering, business value management, customer first, etc.) with both humility and relentless enthusiasm. YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE: * Proven Experience: A highly consistent track record in strategic field sales, specifically developing new logos and selling enterprise cloud software to Fortune 500 companies. * Complex Deal Expertise: A proven track record of successfully navigating, negotiating, and closing highly complex, six-to-seven-figure software cloud deals with prospects and customers in the defined territory. * Value-Selling Mastery: Deep experience with target account selling, solution selling, and consultative sales techniques that focus on business value. (Knowledge of MEDDIC, Challenger methodologies, or similar frameworks is a massive plus!) * Forward-Looking Tech IQ: A solid understanding of how modern technologies, automation, and AI are reshaping enterprise security, data access, and cloud architectures. * Ecosystem Leverage: Previous success utilizing partners, channels, and alliances to sell more effectively and obliterate your quota. * Domain Knowledge: Experience selling complex cloud solutions in areas like enterprise Cloud/SaaS software, identity/security, infrastructure management, application development, or modern data platforms. * Market Creation Skills: A measurable track record in new business development and over-achieving sales targets, especially in high-growth, fast-changing environments or during market creation phases. * Executive Presence: Deep experience engaging with the “C” suite, possessing strong executive presence, immense polish, and world-class listening skills. German language skills are mandatory.  Apply now to continue the conversation and speak with one of our recruiters about doing the best work of your career. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-LW1 #LI-Hybrid P-1293_3485297 Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in Germany. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and comprehensive financial benefits including paid time off and parental leave in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/deu. The OTE range for this position for candidates located in Germany is between: €196.000—€270.000 EUR The Okta Experience * Supporting Your Well-Being  * Driving Social Impact  * Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

DataGuard

YOUR JOB Are you a relentless deal hunter, energized by high-volume sales and driven by the thrill of competition? Does the challenge of closing contracts swiftly and securing the next big win keep you motivated? At DataGuard, you’ll be at the forefront of our hyper-growth journey, driving success with your sales expertise, determination, and collaborative spirit. With target accelerators, dynamic deal multipliers, and strong existing logos to support your success, the stage is set—join us now and make your mark! WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna and Stockholm, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING * You strategically position DataGuard multi suite hybrid solution with decision makers, driving new business growth in the SMB and Midmarket segment * You manage the entire sales process, ensuring a seamless transition to our Customer Success Team * You craft compelling sales plans, unlocking untapped opportunities in your territory * You drive our revenue forward with a dynamic, multi-touch channel approach, always maintaining a robust pipeline * You document activities in our CRM system, ensuring data accuracy always * You forecast future revenue (ARR) with precision, contributing to long-term growth * You consistently surpass your individual quota, redefining success in sales and climbing the career ladder quickly WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN * The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world. * Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs. * Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market. * Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget. * Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward. THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD * University degree in business, economics, marketing or comparable * At least 2 years of experience in a B2B SaaS closing role * Compelling sales track record with consistent quota achievement * Proficient in lead generation via outbound * Excellent skills in addressing business leaders and client-side functional managers involved in the decision-making process (MEDDIC) * Analytical skills combined with a getting-things-done attitude and enthusiasm, as well as a confident and poised demeanour * Team player, willing to learn from others and to share own experiences * German skills at native speaker level as well as very good English skills LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS. No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you! #LI-DNI