Strategic Key Account Executive (DACH)

Account Executive, Enterprise, DACH

Notion

WHO WE ARE Notion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together. We're building one place where your knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools live side by side, so work is faster, clearer, and less fragmented. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their work on Notion. Notinos (our employees) are customer zero in bringing this future of work to life. We care about craft, building things that last, and the belief that great work is still fundamentally human. Our goal isn’t to ship the next feature. Each and every team of Notinos is working to set the standard for how humans work together in the AI era. From building a business’s system of record to making and managing AI agents to automating away the busy work, we care deeply about giving our customers more time for their life’s work. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a motivated Account Executive - Enterprise DACH with an entrepreneurial and building spirit to join our GTM Sales Team. You will be instrumental in helping build pipeline, generate revenue, and expand our most strategic customers. As an Account Executive - Enterprise DACH, you will play an important role in defining/iterating on our sales motions, providing customer feedback to help shape our roadmap, and generating revenue to grow our sales business. This role is based in Munich and requires fluency in German and English. WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE * Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation and pre-qualification to negotiation, closing, and renewing deals for strategic accounts in the DACH region, as well in our Emerging markets. * Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base. * Conduct comprehensive discovery sessions to understand client needs and present tailored solutions. * Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients. * Negotiate contract terms and pricing structures to secure profitable deals. * Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and pipeline management using CRM tools. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships. * Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Marketing, Product, and Customer Success, to deliver exceptional value to clients. SKILLS YOU'LL NEED TO BRING * 8+ years of full-cycle sales experience, preferably at a fast-growing software company. * Extensive experience in enterprise SaaS sales within the DACH region. * Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets. * Extensive field-based enterprise software sales experience, selling solutions into large enterprise accounts. * Proven ability to sell into C-Level and work with stakeholders across various lines of business. * Experience in complex solution sales and consistently closing large figure deals. * Exceptional communication and presentation skills in both German and English. * A builder mentality who thrives in collaborative environments. * Self-motivated and able to manage tasks and projects independently. * Ability to operate within the gray and find creative or out-of-the-box solutions when faced with ambiguity. NICE TO HAVES * Experience as an early sales hire or sales leader at a fast-growing start-up. * Strong technical knowledge and understanding of SaaS products. * Experience with quarterly sales planning and new logo acquisition. Notion is committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role's scope and complexity, and the candidate's experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below. The estimated range for total on target earnings (including base salary and on target incentive pay) for this role is €245,000 per year. By clicking “Submit Application”, I understand and agree that Notion and its affiliates and subsidiaries will collect and process my information in accordance with Notion’s Global Recruiting Privacy Policy. #LI-Onsite A NOTE ON AI You don’t need deep AI expertise for every role, but we do expect every Notino to be intellectually curious, drawn to tinkering and discovery, and excited to use AI as a real collaborator in their work. For some roles, AI fluency is a core requirement — when that’s the case, we'll say so explicitly in the qualifications. People who thrive here don’t treat AI as a novelty. They use it to think better, and make their work easier for others to build on. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONS We hire talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every bullet, we still encourage you to apply. Notion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. Consistent with applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Notion provides reasonable accommodations during the application process; if you need one, please let your recruiter know. Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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Channel Account Executive - Telekom (m/f/d)

DataGuard

YOUR JOB Help us drive one of our most strategic partnerships – with Deutsche Telekom. We’re looking for a highly motivated Channel Account Executive to own and expand our Tier 1 partnership with Deutsche Telekom. In this high-impact role, you’ll be the driving force behind our joint success - acting as the primary commercial link between our team and Deutsche Telekom’s regional sales organisation. Your mission will be to activate and scale joint go-to-market initiatives across Germany, fuel revenue growth, and create meaningful value for one of Europe’s most influential partners. This is a key role in our expansion across the DACH region. It calls for a sharp commercial mindset, strong collaboration skills in field sales environments, and the confidence to navigate a dynamic, multi-layered partner organisation. 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 around 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 act as the primary point of contact between our team and Deutsche Telekom’s field sales organisation at both regional and national levels. * You drive the execution of joint go-to-market strategies by collaborating closely with Deutsche Telekom’s sales representatives to position, co-sell, and close opportunities based on our shared value proposition. * You train and support the Telekom sales force, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of our platform, key use cases (e.g., NIS2, GDPR, ISO 27001), and deal qualification criteria. * You manage and grow the pipeline generated through Deutsche Telekom channels, ensuring alignment with forecasting, opportunity stages, and expected close dates. * You orchestrate enablement sessions, webinars, and account planning workshops tailored to the unique environment of Deutsche Telekom. 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 * Minimum 3–5 years of experience in channel sales and or partner account management * Experience with B2B SaaS or cybersecurity vendors preferred * Strong communication, organisational, and partner-facing skills * Data-driven approach and experience working with CRM and PRM tools * Native-level fluency in German and professional fluency in English 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

Enterprise Account Executive

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 accomplished Enterprise Account Executive to drive significant revenue growth within a select portfolio of large enterprise accounts (5,000+ employees) while also acquiring new customer logos. This strategic role focuses on deepening existing customer relationships and expanding Smartsheet's footprint within these key accounts. You will develop and execute comprehensive account plans, drive cross-selling opportunities, and land new departments across the enterprise. You will have a history of exceeding quota attainment and winning new customer accounts. This is a highly impactful role for a motivated and results-oriented sales professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and excels at building long-term customer partnerships. You will work on a hybrid basis from Munich, Germany and will be reporting to the Regional Director, DACH Sales. You Will: * Exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas by driving expansion sales within a portfolio of accounts that are in early-stage maturity with Smartsheet * Lead primary and secondary account teams by partnering with Sales Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Marketing and Sales Development * Qualify inbound leads and run new business sales cycles from end to end * Acquire new business for Smartsheet by selling our full suite of products/services/solutions * Develop short and long-term growth and renewal strategies across your customer base * Execute complex, high-value solution-based sales processes * Develop & execute strategic account plans for less than 30 enterprise accounts (5,000+ employees) * Drive revenue growth through cross-selling, upselling, and landing new departments * Build & maintain strong, long-term customer relationships at all levels * Lead & collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Marketing) * Manage & close complex sales cycles, including needs analysis, solution design, and contract negotiation * Accurately forecast sales opportunities and track key performance indicators (KPIs) * Leverage Smartsheet and other sales tools to manage accounts and track progress * Champion Smartsheet's values and contribute to a positive & collaborative team environment * Perform other duties as assigned You Have: * 5+ years of successful enterprise software sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quotas * Experience using MEDDICC and solution selling methodologies * Demonstrated experience building & maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships at the executive level within large enterprise accounts * Proven ability to drive cross-selling and land new departments within existing customer organizations * Experience of working with partners for resale and implementation * Expertise in developing and executing complex sales cycles and closing large, strategic deals * Strong understanding of SaaS business models and the competitive landscape * 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 * Fluency in German & English is required * 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 €82,500 - €102,500 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