Account Executive DACH

    Aikido Security

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    Posted 5 days ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

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    About this role

    🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software.

    We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software.

    Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.We're looking for an all-round salesperson in the DACH region to join our fast-growing startup. Since we're still quite small, you'll be wearing multiple hats, and helping out on many commercial initiatives.

    ResponsibilitiesManage sales opportunitiesFollow up on inbound leadsOutbound and prospectHelp with, and execute growth initiatives Medior/Senior profile familiar with dev / security industry Experience selling in DACH regionExperience with CRM, outbounding, prospecting, sequences, (cold) calling, ...Very tech-savvyHungry and 'get stuff done' mentalitySelf-starter and independent

    What you can expectShort decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.Top-tier tech pay and equity.High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.Flexibility in working hours.A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.We hire for talent, drive, and potential.

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    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    Individual / End-User

    Bottom-up adoption, user-level selling

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos & presentations4–6/week
    Prospecting calls20–30/day
    Proposal writing2–3/week
    Pipeline review2Ă—/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

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    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

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    Inbound Leads

    Warm leads provided

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Sales
    Remote
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Aikido Security's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account 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.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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