Account Executive - DACH (Earn Up to €100K OTE)

    Andercore

    🇩🇪 Berlin
    SaaS
    Base + Commission
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇩🇪 German

    About this role

    About AndercoreAndercore is the AI-native supplier of industrial materials for energy, infrastructure, and construction in wholesale and beyond.We trade with global suppliers and distribute to European customers on our own account. Our AI runs the full trade and distribution end-to-end: sourcing, quality, pricing, sales, logistics, and embedded financing.

    For the customer, it feels like buying from their preferred local supplier; for our partners, it is the most convenient and safe way to do business across borders.

    Behind it, our software and agentic AI do the heavy lifting that used to take an asset-intensive supply chain with four or five intermediaries and weeks of manual coordination.Where we are today:Strong triple-digit-million euro turnoverSeven European markets live80+ people across Berlin (HQ), offices in London, Mumbai, and Shanghai$40M Series B just closed, $75M raised to date from Atomico, Project A, and Inven Capital, institutional financing from international banks.We are building the world's first and last industrial-grade AI operating system for materials, redefining how global trade works in one of the largest and most essential industries on earth.

    We offer a highly competitive compensation package with On-Target Earnings (OTE) of €100,000, designed to reward high performance and results. This includes a strong base salary complemented by an uncapped commission structure, meaning there is no limit to

    what you can earn — your success directly drives your income. Top performers have the opportunity to significantly exceed OTE, supported by a transparent, performance-driven bonus plan that truly rewards achievement.

    What you will doBuild and develop your own client portfolio by identifying and acquiring new business opportunities within your assigned market.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to foster long-term partnerships.Proactively qualify new leads through daily outbound calls, follow-ups, and consistent pipeline management.Engag

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Uncapped

    OTE

    $,

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Pipeline Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos & presentations4–6/week
    Prospecting calls20–30/day
    Proposal writing2–3/week
    Pipeline review2×/week

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Uncapped Commission

    No ceiling on earnings

    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

    Business Development
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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

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

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Andercore'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
    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    As an Account Executive with Andercore, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    The German market values structured sales processes and typically offers strong base salaries alongside performance incentives.

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