External
On-site
SaaS
themuse
🇪🇸 Spanish
About this role
We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.
The Team:The Corporate Account Executive team is responsible for the most extensive portfolio of accounts in the company. The teams are supported by the best-in-class products, with the best sales motions, and the cooperation of other departments (Value Engineers, Partner Managers and Consulting Services ).
Based in Madrid, we cover EMEA and Emerging markets, and we are rapidly expanding with excellent career growth opportunities.
The Role:The primary objective is to land new logos and achieve the target based on ACV (Annual contract value) generated in the region. As an Account Executive you will be an integral part to our strategy for expanding market share through targeted client acquisitions.
The work you’ll do:
Hunt down and discover new business opportunities in your region Collaborate with partners to land new logos Interact with all levels of the target organization up to C-level Deliver best in class use case specific demos to demonstrate the value of our solutions Understand accounts’ needs and effectively communicate how Celonis will meet those needs while ensuring 100% satisfaction with all customers You will be in charge of prospecting, leading the sales cycle, forecasting the deals and closing. (end-to-end sales cycle) The Corporate Account Executive is also responsible for the customer's success and drive potential expansion
The qualifications you need:
You have a university degree or equivalent professional training You have relevant work experience (3+ years) in enterprise software sales You have excellent written/verbal communication skills You have ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively You have proven experience building pi
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
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 questionAs an Account Executive with Celonis, 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.
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