Enterprise Account Executive

    HiveMQ GmbH

    🇩🇪 Germany
    SaaS
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇩🇪 German

    About this role

    HiveMQ is the Industrial AI Platform helping enterprises move from connected devices to intelligent operations.

    Built on the MQTT standard and a distributed edge-to-cloud architecture, HiveMQ connects and governs industrial data in real time, enabling global leaders like Audi, BMW, Eli Lilly, and Siemens to operationalize AI and drive innovation at scale.At HiveMQ, our culture is Effortless → Empowered → Relentless.

    We make the complex simple, act with confidence and ownership, and never stop pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Join us to power the future of intelligent industry.HiveMQ’s Vision for this roleThis is a strategic, quota-carrying role responsible for leading complex enterprise sales in EMEA.

    You’ll work closely with technical and business stakeholders to help industrial and digital-first enterprises modernize their data infrastructure with HiveMQ’s enterprise-grade MQTT platform.

    This is a rare opportunity to drive transformation in industries that power the global economy.Who are you?The ideal candidate for this job should have most of the following:5+ years of enterprise software sales experience, ideally in IoT, data infrastructure, cloud, or integration platformsProven track record of managing full-cycle sales and closing high-value, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals (6- and 7-figure)Strong command of value-based selling frameworks such as MEDDPICC or Command of the MessageExperience selling to both technical (e.g., architects, engineers) and economic (e.g., VPs, CIOs) buyersSelf-starter mindset with the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, scale-up environmentIs fluent in German and EnglishYou might also have:Experience with MQTT, messaging platforms, edge computing, or event-driven architectureDeep understanding of industrial sectors (e.g., manufacturing, automotive, energy, healthcare) and their digital transformation challengesBackground working with or through industrial systems integrators, automation firms, or hyperscaler

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    SaaS/Software·Industry experience

    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.

    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

    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?

    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?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research HiveMQ GmbH'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
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at HiveMQ GmbH involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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

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