Account Executive SMB (German)

1Password
GB
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level SaaS sales professionals comfortable with German-language SMB account management in a remote EMEA setting.

Best fit for

  • Security SaaS sellers with German fluency ready to own a territory.
    — “Fluent in German; written and spoken
  • BDRs with outbound success eager to step into closing roles.
    — “a top performing BDR with outbound experience
  • Territory managers who thrive on both hunting and farming accounts.
    — “Manage and grow your designated geographical region

Things to consider

  • Must be willing to travel within EMEA for client meetings.
    — “Willingness to travel within your region
  • Requires daily AI tool adoption for sales execution.
    — “using it daily to work smarter

How to stand out

  • Highlight multi-threaded account expansion beyond initial sales.
    — “Engage in multi-threaded relationships within client organizations
  • Demonstrate cybersecurity domain knowledge in interviews.
    — “articulate complex cybersecurity concepts
  • Show quantified pipeline-building metrics in past roles.
    — “Prospecting, pipeline building, account planning
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • hunted new business opportunities
  • upsold into existing accounts
  • met sales quotas
Typical background
SMB salesenterprise sales

Skills & requirements

Required

SMB SalesTerritory ManagementValue-based SellingNegotiationTechnical Communication

Preferred

AI IntegrationCybersecurity Knowledge

Stack & domain

PythonReactLeadershipCommunicationAWSCFAFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from 1Password via Ashby

1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $400M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing.

About 1Password

At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Unified Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future.

As an Account Executive, you manage a territory that includes target-accounts and an existing book of business with companies up to 1,000 employees. Your primary focus is hunting new business opportunities, building sales pipeline, and driving growth within the SMB sector. You are also responsible for upselling into the existing account base, leveraging our Extended Access Management platform. You will own a specific geographical region or country within the EMEA market.

How we’re using AI today

Across GTM, we’re transforming the way we work with AI. We expect every seller, CSM, and team member to become a power user, using it daily to work smarter and move faster. AI is already embedded in how we operate – from real-time coaching that sharpens how we sell and interact with customers, to surfacing insights that help us anticipate needs – creating more time for meaningful customer engagement. If you’re excited to reshape how you think, make decisions, and drive growth with AI, you’ll feel right at home here.

This is a remote opportunity within the UK.

What we're looking for:

  • 2+ years of SaaS sales experience, preferably in security with a focus on SMB or Mid Market accounts OR a top performing BDR with outbound experience and success ready to step up.
  • Fluent in German; written and spoken
  • Experience owning a geographical territory or country within EMEA.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and KPIs.
  • Experience upselling & cross-selling to both new customers and across a book of business
  • Solid skills in:
  • Prospecting, pipeline building, account planning, value-based selling, and territory management, with effective operating rigor in pipeline management, forecasting, and pacing to target
  • Business acumen, solution selling, negotiation, & presenting to company decision makers/stakeholders
  • Written and verbal communication skills across email and communication tools such as Slack, and Zoom, with the ability to make technical concepts accessible to non-technical parties.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex cybersecurity concepts, particularly in Identity and Access Management.
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and committed to achieving targets while thriving in a remote environment.
  • A proven team player, eager to collaborate and achieve shared goals rather than working in isolation.
  • Curious and coachable, with a proven ability to apply feedback, adapt, and continuously improve.
  • Preferred: Proficiency with Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, Linkedin Sales Navigator & Outreach
  • Willingness to travel within your region for client meetings and industry events.

What you can expect:

  • Own Your Territory: Manage and grow your designated geographical region or country within EMEA, focusing on acquiring new SMB clients and expanding existing accounts.
  • Manage Pipeline: Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, inbound leads, cold calling, and networking, utilizing our formalized sales process, MEDDPPICC.
  • Drive New Business Growth: Achieve or exceed sales targets and KPIs by:
  • Consistently meeting or exceeding monthly/quarterly sales quotas.
  • Maintaining a high level of outbound activity, including calls, emails, and meetings.
  • Developing and closing new business opportunities within your territory.
  • Drive Organic Growth: Identify opportunities to upsell 1Password solutions within existing accounts, leveraging your understanding of Extended Access Management.
  • Engage the Industry: Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to represent 1Password, build brand presence, and network with potential customers
  • Stay Informed: Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends and developments, particularly in Identity and Access Management, to effectively position 1Password solutions and communicate their value to prospects.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
  • Build collaborative relationships with internal teams (e.g. BDR, Solutions, Channels, Onboarding, Customer Success) to optimize client engagement and identify growth opportunities.
  • Engage in multi-threaded relationships within client organizations to enhance overall account health.
  • Focus on Solution Selling:
  • Implement selling strategies to align our solutions with client needs and objectives.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of client pain points and position our offerings as strategic solutions.
  • Present and Negotiate:
  • Confidently present to company decision makers/stakeholders, articulating the value proposition of our products and services.
  • Create mutual action plans to align the sales team and prospects on responsibilities, steps and timelines for closing deals.
  • Utilize effective negotiation skills to drive mutually beneficial outcomes.

UK-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between £44,000 GBP and 62,000GBP, and is commission-eligible. This role is also immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, pension, and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our culture

At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.

You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone https://blog.1password.com/inside-the-culture-powering-1passwords-next-chapter/. Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.

How we work with AI

We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves w

Source: 1Password careers (Ashby)

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