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    Account Executive Principal

    Vertex Inc.

    🇳🇱 Netherlands
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    $91k–$119kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    Language

    🇳🇱 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

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    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

    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

    Account-Executive
    SaaS-Sales
    Enterprise-Sales
    Business-Development
    Sales
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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 Vertex Inc.'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.

    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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