Senior Account Executive, Germany
Upvest
Account Executive – Netherlands Market
HERO Software
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berlin • 🇩🇪 Germany
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Pipeline Development: Collaborate with our SDRs and marketing team to qualify high-quality inbound and outbound leads with consistent, strategic follow-up
- Demo Excellence: Deliver tailored online demos that directly address customer pain points and clearly demonstrate HERO's value proposition
- Deal Closure: Guide prospects through the entire sales cycle from initial demo to signed contract and ensure smooth handovers to our Customer Success team
- Market Expansion: Play a key role in establishing HERO as the leading solution in the Netherlands market
- Cross-Functional Support: Contribute to translations, marketing campaigns, and trade fairs as we build our Dutch market presence together
- Relationship Management: Build strong, trust-based relationships with Dutch craftspeople who become long-term partners
Requirements
- Language Expertise: Native-level Dutch plus strong English (C1+) for seamless communication across markets
- Proven Sales Experience: 2–4 years of successful experience in SaaS sales or similar digital environments
- Presentation Skills: Confident demo delivery and presentation abilities that convert prospects into customers
- Strategic Persistence: Structured approach to follow-ups with the drive to consistently move deals forward
- Location Flexibility: Berlin-based with willingness to travel to the Netherlands for trade fairs and customer meetings
- Bonus Qualifications: Knowledge of Dutch trades/craftsman sector, German language skills, fast-cycle SMB sales experience, or proficiency with LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Benefits
- Work flexibly and location-independently with mobile working, supported by a subsidized Deutschland ticket (29 Euro)
- 30 vacation days (including Dec 24 & 31) plus additional free days for recovery and down time
- Stay fit with Jobrad and sport offerings from Hansefit or EGYM Wellpass
- Access to our Mental-Health Partner Bloom
- Additional Allianz private health insurance benefits
- Annual training budget of currently 800 euros for courses, books, or coaching
- Regular feedback and development conversations to support your career goals
- Clear HERO career path for internal growth opportunities
- Legendary summer and Christmas parties plus regular team events
- Annual co-workations with the HERO team in EU destinations
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SaaS salespresentation skillsdemo deliverysales cycle managementlead qualificationcustomer relationship managementmarket expansion strategiessales follow-up strategiesDutch language proficiencyEnglish language proficiency
Soft skills
strategic persistencerelationship managementcollaborationcommunicationtrust-buildingadaptabilitypresentation abilitiescustomer-focused approachteam supportflexibility
