Enterprise Account Executive (m/f/d)

    akirolabs

    Remote
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 1 week ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    As an Enterprise Account Executive (EAE) at akirolabs, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our procurement software solutions. You will be responsible for converting deep qualified leads into successful, long-term customers:

    Qualification: Re-qualify the identified opportunities at your prospects , understand their specific procurement challenges and needs and provide an aligned, value-driven proposition of using akirolabs’ technology. Use your exceptional sales skills and knowledge of various sales methodologies to ensure efficient utilization of our resources.

    Solution Presentation: Effectively communicate the value proposition of our procurement software to potential clients based on the specific needs and challenges. Tailor your approach to address the unique pain points and

    requirements of each prospect.

    Activity Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and prospects in our CRM system, resulting in a reliable sales pipeline. Continuously argue value to your existing pipeline and initiate meaningful account activities.

    Collaboration: Collaborate closely with your internal stakeholders to align strategies, share insights, and contribute to the development of effective and efficient sales processes.

    To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

    Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in business, marketing, or a related field with 5-years+ experience either in selling complex software solutions for procurement or a consulting background in the procurement domain.

    Sales Skills: Strong experience in sales with proven track-record selling complex software solutions for Procurement. You should be comfortable with arguing, negotiating, contracting and closing multi-year contracts on C-level. Value-oriented positioning is a natural behavior for you.

    Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both German and English. You should be able to articulate complex

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill
    Negotiation·Required skill
    C-Suite Selling·Required skill

    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

    Business-Development
    Enterprise-Account-Executive
    Enterprise-Sales
    Software-Sales
    Account-Executive
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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 akirolabs'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.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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