Enterprise Account Executive - Germany

    $105,840 - $129,600/year
    (€98,000 - €120,000 EUR)
    Germany
    Full-Time
    Mid (3-6 yrs)
    Sales & Business Development
    First posted 189 days ago

    We are looking for a seasoned Enterprise Account Executive (m/w/d) to drive new business and expand AppZen’s presence across large enterprise organizations in Germany and the broader DACH region.

    This role focuses on landing new enterprise customers and building long-term strategic relationships with senior finance leaders. You will navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and engage with executives at the highest levels within global organizations.

    You will own the full sales cycle from strategic prospecting through contract negotiation and closing, while working closely with finance, procurement, and executive stakeholders.

    Responsibilities:
  1. Own and develop a strategic enterprise territory across Germany/DACH
  2. Drive net-new business and expand AppZen’s footprint within large, complex organizations
  3. Build and execute detailed account plans across multiple business units and buying centers
  4. Maintain a strong pipeline focused on high-value enterprise opportunities
  5. Manage long sales cycles (6–12+ months) with large deal sizes
  6. Lead value-based, executive-level conversations with CFOs, Finance Directors, and Procurement leaders
  7. Navigate complex procurement processes and global buying committees
  8. Deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations to senior stakeholders
  9. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Engineering, Product, and Leadership
  10. Partner with regional system integrators, resellers, and strategic partners
  11. Requirements:
  12. 5+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience, with a focus on new business acquisition
  13. Proven success selling into large, complex enterprise organizations (e.g., DAX, Fortune 1000 equivalents)
  14. Track record of consistently exceeding quota and closing multi-stakeholder deals
  15. Experience engaging with C-level and senior finance stakeholders
  16. Strong account planning and territory management capabilities
  17. Excellent communication, negotiation, and consultative selling skills
  18. Fluent in German and English
  19. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  20. Compensation & Benefits:
  21. Base salary: €98,000 – €120,000
  22. Variable (commission): €98,000 – €120,000
  23. On-Target Earnings (OTE): €196,000 – €240,000
  24. Equity participation (subject to plan terms)
  25. Flexible remote / hybrid working model
  26. 28 days paid leave in addition to 8 public holidays
  27. Pension contributions and statutory benefits in line with German regulations
  28. Learning and development opportunities in a high-growth, international company
  29. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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    Company:  AppZen

    AI-powered autonomous finance platform for accounts payable, expense auditing, and spend management.
    201-500 employees
    Finance & Fintech
    HQ: United States