On-site
SaaS
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🇩🇪 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
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 questionThis 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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