Remote
SaaS
himalayas
🇳🇱 Dutch
About this role
Job Description:This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial opportunity to be at the forefront of driving our ambitious growth plans in Europe.
As an Account Executive in Italy you will be a key player in creating and capturing new business, building and owning a pipeline, and shaping the future of our SaaS tax and compliance solutions.You will thrive on hunting and winning new opportunities, engaging with senior decision-makers across Finance, Tax, and IT, and positioning our solutions as a strategic enabler for transformation and efficiency.
This is a role for a proactive, resourceful professional who enjoys navigating complex organizations, influencing stakeholders, and turning prospects into long-term partners.In this entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, your contribution will directly impact our revenue growth, market presence, and European expansion, giving you the chance to leave a lasting mark on both our business and the broader market.
Success in this role requires curiosity, tenacity, and a results-driven mindset — the kind of AE who creates opportunities where none exist.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIESNew Business & Territory Growth Identify, qualify, and pursue new enterprise and mid-market opportunities in Italy.
Build a strong sales pipeline and convert opportunities into revenue Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans aligned with ambitious growth targets Consultative SaaS Sales Lead full-cycle sales processes for enterprise SaaS tax and compliance solutions Understand customer business challenges and position our solutions as transformative tools Sell solutions based on business value, operational efficiency, and risk reduction
Executive Engagement & Influence
Engage senior stakeholders (CFOs, Heads of Tax, Finance Directors, CIOs) to drive strategic conversations Navigate complex decision-making structures and influence multi-stakeholder buying processes Support customers in articulating business cases and ROI for investment in tax t
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$119k (range: $91k–$119k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Ownership stake offered
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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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.
This remote-friendly role based in NL provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
The compensation range of $91k–$119k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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