Hybrid
Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
About the RoleBuild and own the go-to-market motion for the DACH region at an early-stage HR technology company. You will partner directly with the founding team and lead sales to staffing agencies and temporary employment firms, helping shape the product and sales approach through customer feedback.
What You'll Do Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach through product demos, negotiation, closing, and onboarding. Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for the DACH market. Build expertise in staffing and recruiting to guide customer messaging and positioning. Share customer feedback with the founding team to refine product-market fit and the go-to-market approach.
What We're Looking For Three to six years of experience in full-cycle B2B SaaS sales, from prospecting through closing. Native or C2-level German fluency and the ability to sell effectively to DACH clients. Experience with cold calling and closing, with a phone-first sales approach.
Experience selling HR technology or recruiting software, ideally to staffing agencies or temporary employment firms in DACH. Experience independently developing go-to-market plans for a new market and selling to mid-market businesses. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, such as Bullhorn or JobAdder, and a network in the DACH HR or staffing sector are valued.
A business school background or equivalent commercial training is preferred. Compensation &
BenefitsBase salary: €60,000 to €90,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available.LocationRemote, with Orlando, Florida as the primary location.Originally posted on Himalayas
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$,
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Mid-Market
1–6 month cycles, moderate deal complexity
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
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.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
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.
Tags
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 Clera involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
The compensation range of $60k–$90k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.
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