On-site
SaaS
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🇩🇪 German
About this role
Onwards Together!Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience.
Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.Our Team's Vision:As an Account Executive for the Commercial/ Mid Market, you will be a key contributor to Illumio's sales growth.
You will build relationships with mid-market clients and partner sellers, exceed sales quotas, and drive strategic initiatives that align with our cybersecurity mission. We are seeking adaptable individuals who thrive on exceeding goals year after year. Joining our sales team means collaborating with top-tier professionals who are passionate about pioneering zero trust segmentation.
Your Impact:Exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas for an assigned territory.Develop and execute a territory plan with a target prospect list and regional sales strategy.Build and nurture an ecosystem of partner sellers and SEs who are excited about Illumio and actively selling with you.Partner with marketing and inside sales teams to generate pipeline and qualify opportunities.Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospects and partners.Lead ongoing account management to ensure customer satisfaction and drive additional revenue.Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer business needs and aligning Illumio’s solutions to their IT roadmap.Your Toolkit:3+ years of experience in a Commercial Account Executive or equivalent role within the IT industry.Deliver compelling “teaching conversations” that are well tailored to each prospect’s situationAble to engage with urgency an
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Mid-Market
1–6 month cycles, moderate deal complexity
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
The German market values structured sales processes and typically offers strong base salaries alongside performance incentives.
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