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As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scaleups, corporates and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.
We’re looking for an ambitious Enterprise Account Executive (m/f/d) to build and own the enterprise sales engine across DACH at Optiml.
As an Enterprise Account Executive you’ll self-originate and close complex, high-value deals end-to-end, opening senior doors, diagnosing the real commercial problem, and steering skeptical buying committees to a signed contract.
Join the A11 Ecosystem - Optiml is rebuilding how investment decisions get made in the world’s largest asset class, real estate.
As rising rates, looming refinancing, and shifting regulation make portfolios harder to steer, Optiml’s platform, Real Estate Decision Intelligence (REDI), uses AI to turn scattered building, financial, and regulatory data into clear, evidence-backed decisions on where to hold, sell, renovate, or refinance.
An ETH Zurich spin-off backed by world-class investors including Innovation Endeavors, Planet A Ventures, and KOMPAS, Optiml is scaling fast across Europe.
In this role, you’ll:
Build qualified enterprise pipeline independently through targeted account selection, outreach, referrals, events, and partner routes Lead senior commercial conversations, adapting the narrative by persona, asset type, use case, and maturity Own long, complex enterprise sales cycles end-to-end, from discovery through value case to close, converting opportunities into ARR Run deals with a structured methodology (MEDDPICC or equivalent): qualify early, forecast accurately, and keep CRM, notes, and follow-up sharp Build credibility and lasting relationships with senior and C-level decision-makers in a conservative, skeptical buyer landscape Map the buying committee, diagnose before pitching, and identify champions and blockers to build urgency and control the deal Sell a category-creating
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Accelerators
Yes
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
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Manager
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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Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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