Account Executive – DACH

Phorest Software

Sales Account Executive responsible for the complete sales process of Phorest's salon management software. Engaging closely with clients in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to achieve their business goals.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage the entire sales cycle, from lead qualification to contract closing
Conduct product demos to demonstrate the value of our software to prospective customers
Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
Collaborate with the marketing and customer success teams to ensure an optimal customer experience
Use CRM systems to document and analyze the sales pipeline
Continuously monitor the market to identify new opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have a proven track record as a Sales Account Executive and bring 3 years of B2B sales experience
Ideally with experience in the SaaS sector
Experience working with hair, beauty, or spa businesses
Demonstrable success in sales, particularly in winning new customers
Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex solutions clearly
Self-driven, target-oriented work style with high motivation to meet objectives
Experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot or Salesforce is a plus
Native-level German and strong English skills (at least B2), as our company language is English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment with an international company from Ireland, combined with a healthy dose of start-up culture in the heart of Cologne (Clouth Quarter)
28 days of vacation + 2 wellness days
Buddy program – an experienced Phorest employee from our Irish headquarters will support you remotely
We subsidize your Urban Sports membership
An international, open-minded team full of drive and a shared goal: to deliver the best service in the world
Not just a job, but a career opportunity. Our aim is to capture 25% of the global market – that’s one million salons

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Hard Skills & Tools

B2B salessales cycle managementlead qualificationcontract closingproduct demonstrationscustomer relationship managementsales pipeline analysisSaaS experiencesales successtarget-oriented work style

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsself-drivenhigh motivationability to present complex solutionscollaborationcustomer experience focusrelationship buildinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingadaptability