Technical Sales Specialist, DACH South

Sophos

About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.   Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.   Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com. Role Summary  As Sales Engineer with focus on Managed Service Providers, you are responsible for all technical aspects of supporting our sales team by determining technical requirements, matching them to Sophos solutions, making product trials and evaluations successful and generating business. You will present in front of, as well as train larger audiences. You will also be involved in technical enablement of partners by determining technical requirements, with a focus on MSPs offering a service in Central Europe and the Nordics.

AMPECO

AMPECO is one of the most innovative companies in the area of electric vehicle charging infrastructure – an industry that aims to change the world by making charging easier for everyone. As electric vehicles (EVs) are bringing in a transformation of our transport and mobility sectors, AMPECO is at the forefront of a grand revolution and we’re just getting started. Our product – the AMPECO EV Charging Platform is a business-critical SaaS platform used by companies to manage their electric vehicle charging infrastructure, processes and energy use. It’s already in use by companies in more than 70 countries — across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Our team is highly motivated, capable, and committed to our mission — and our growth is backed by world-class investors, including BMW i Ventures, the mobility-focused venture-capital arm of the BMW Group. We are looking to expand the team with like-minded capable people, eager to give, learn and grow together with us. About the role AMPECO is expanding across the DACH region, and we’re looking for a Germany-based Senior Solution Consultant - responsible for pre-sales across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland - to help drive that growth. This is a senior, individual-contributor role for someone who combines deep product and industry expertise with the interpersonal range to win the confidence of technical and business stakeholders alike. You will be the solutioning counterpart to our DACH Business Development Manager - the two of you working as a close-knit team on the region’s most important opportunities. While the BDM leads the commercial relationship, you own the solution end to end: mapping each prospect’s business needs to AMPECO’s platform, leading demonstrations and Proof-of-Concept engagements, owning bid management for DACH opportunities — from RFx and tenders through to the supporting business case — and making the complex feel clear for everyone in the room. You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be enabled by an established Solution Consulting team, with proven tools, practices, and methodologies behind you — so you can put your energy into the deals in front of you. AMPECO already powers some of the most prominent Charge Point Operators in the DACH region and is in active conversations with many of the rest, so you’ll be joining at a moment of real momentum and clear opportunity to expand. As we continue to grow across Germany and the wider region, the impact you make here will be significant — with room to grow alongside it. If you thrive in fast-paced, complex enterprise environments, enjoy working with highly driven teams, and want to play a pivotal role in the energy transition in one of Europe’s most important EV markets, this role is for you.

Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What Is The Role Elastic, the Search Analytics company, is seeking a dynamic Mid-Market Account Executive. To excel as an Account Executive at Elastic, you need a blend of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller. Because Elastic isn't just a "product" but a versatile search, observability, and security platform, the role requires moving beyond simple transactions to solving complex data problems. As a dynamic Mid-Market Account Executive, you will be an integral part of our growth strategy. You will drive net-new revenue and expansion within Mid-Market Accounts in an assigned territory. This is an opportunity for those passionate about empowering companies through cutting-edge search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data. What You Will Be Doing * Drive Adoption: Fuel the adoption of Elastic’s AI-powered search solutions, Observability and Security solutions within new Mid-Market accounts while deepening engagement with existing ones. * Be a Trusted Advisor: Assist users and customers in harnessing the full power of search analytics to transform data into actionable insights. * Domain & cloud acumen: Position Elastic as the Search AI platform of choice by speaking fluently about cloud economics, usage-based pricing, and modern data architectures. * Solve Complex Problems: Move beyond simple transactions to address the intricate data challenges our customers face. * Champion Open Source: Articulate the value of our advanced commercial features while advocating for our Open-Source offerings. * Identify New Use Cases: Showcase how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently. * Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant territory growth. * Navigate Sales Cycles: Proactively identify new opportunities and successfully manage complex sales cycles. * Deep discovery & qualification: Uncover pain, business impact, budget, and decision criteria using frameworks like MEDDPICC so you chase only the highest-confidence deals. * Cross-functional partnership: Work hand-in-glove with Solutions Architects, Customer Success, Marketing, and RevOps to accelerate deals and drive exceptional customer outcomes. What You Bring * The Right Blend: A combination of high-level technical curiosity and the grit of a value-based seller. * Proven Track Record: Success in SaaS subscription sales in Mid -Market accounts, evidenced by overachievement. * Mindset: Pure focus on acquiring new logos with a record to prove it.  * Value Storytelling: The ability to craft tailored narratives that link Elastic’s technical capabilities (Search, Observability, Security) to measurable business outcomes like revenue gain or risk mitigation is critical. * Executive negotiation & closing: Lead high-stakes contract and pricing discussions * Technical & cloud fluency: Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including security, observability, vector/traditional search, and cloud cost optimization. * Relationship Building: Adept at establishing credibility with both technical developers and executive leadership. * Mutual deal strategy & forecast accuracy: Consistent, predictable and accurate sales forecasting skills. Collaborate with customers to build formal close plans and keep your CRM up to date. * Ability to create alignment across teams to accelerate deals * AI Mindset: Use new technologies for performance advantage and deal structuring * Open-Source Appreciation: Enthusiasm for the Open-Source model and the community relying on our solutions * German Language skills: Native or fluent   Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component. At Elastic, our compensation philosophy aims to provide fair, competitive and transparent remuneration. Salary ranges are established based on a combination of external market benchmarks, internal pay equity considerations, and the responsibilities and complexity associated with each role. This approach helps ensure consistency across comparable roles while remaining competitive within the relevant labour markets. The final compensation offered within the applicable range will be determined based on several objective factors, including relevant professional experience, level of skills and expertise, alignment with the role requirements, and the overall scope and complexity of the position. The typical starting On-Target Earnings range (Base Salary + Variable) for this role is: €135.200—€213.900 EUR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family in many locations * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. 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