On-site
SaaS
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🇩🇪 German
About this role
At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking an Account Executive to join one of our clients' teams.
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.A newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin is looking for an Account Executive to join as a team member and help to build startup foundations of a next-generation AI-powered security risk management platform.
Key
ResponsibilitiesBuild and work your own pipeline into enterpriseSell to IT, security and AI leadersRun discovery and demos; bring in our Chief Security Architect for deep technical sessionsOwn commercial terms — pricing, MSA, DPA, AI Annex — through to signatureKeep HubSpot current and forecast weeklyWrite the playbook the next reps will use — messaging, objection handling, qualificationWork our events (it-sa, Black Hat Europe) and convert what comes out of themCooperate closely with ProductHelp define pricing and packaging as we learn what the market pays forOpportunity to Grow into leading the sales team as we scaleMust have3+ years closing B2B SaaS, full-cycle — you booked your own meetings, not just took handoffsFluent German and business EnglishExperience with German procurement and legal processesComfortable in technical conversations with security or engineering buyersEarly-stage experience, or clear evidence of operating without process in placeBased in Berlin or willing to relocateComfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholdersAbility to build things from scratch at early stage startupHigh ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly.Experience in early stage startup or scale-up environmentsLow ego, high commitment, and a true tech startup mentality.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.Nice to haveCybersecurity, identity, IAM or developer tooling backgrounde-commerce, Fin
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
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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