External
On-site
SaaS
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About this role
We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.
The Team:The Account Executive, focusing on client expansion and account growth, is an integral part of our UK enterprise sales team. This role focuses on expanding growth within existing CPG & Retail client accounts, strengthening market presence and engagement.
Our Account Executive leverages top-tier products, implements effective sales strategies, and collaborates with various departments, including Value Engineers and Business Development Representatives.
The Role:The primary focus is on expanding our presence within existing accounts and capitalizing on untapped opportunities.
As an Account Executive specializing in client expansion, the role is dedicated to building relationships, identifying new revenue streams within current clients, and contributing significantly to our strategic objectives of market growth and increased share within established accounts.
The work you’ll do:
Discover and cultivate new business opportunities within a designated set of accounts within your assigned client portfolio. Establish and strengthen connections across various levels of the organization, engaging with executives and decision-makers to understand their needs. Comprehend the strategic and operational
requirements of your target accounts and proficiently articulate how Celonis can address them. Guide the sales journey, adhering to a structured approach through prospecting, initial contact, qualification, client engagement, needs analysis, solution proposal, and ultimately closing deals.
Collaborate with Value Engineering or personally conduct comprehensive presentations and demonstrations tailored to specific use cases, showcasing the value of our solutions. Forge strong partnership
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 — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Inherit existing accounts
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 questionAccount 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.
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