Best suited to mid-level SaaS sales professionals with a track record in enterprise software and new logo acquisition, working in the Benelux region.
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Original posting from Celonis via Greenhouse
Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
The Team
The Account Executive, focusing on strategic market growth and new logo acquisition, is an integral part of our Benelux Enterprise Sales team. This role focuses on unlocking untapped potential within the enterprise sector (>$5B annual revenue), strengthening our market presence and competitive engagement. Our Account Executive acts as the "CEO" of their territory, implementing complex sales strategies and collaborating with various departments, including Value Engineers, Partners, and Business Development Representatives.
The Role
The primary focus is on driving Celonis’ market expansion by acquiring high-value enterprise customers and transforming strategic research into realized revenue. As an Account Executive, the role is dedicated to leading cross-functional teams, identifying opportunities within the Benelux region, and contributing significantly to our strategic objectives of landing new logos and increasing market share.
The work you’ll do:
Discover and cultivate new business opportunities within a designated set of accounts (+/- 25) within your assigned client industry portfolio.
Smart territory Planning & Account / Persona research with modern tools and AI.
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 plans and requirements of your target accounts and proficiently articulate and demonstrate how Celonis can address them.
Lead the sales journey, adhering to a structured approach through prospecting, initial contact, strong qualification, client engagement, platform demonstrations, needs analysis, solution proposal, negotiation 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 partnerships, with leading consulting firms, Regional SI partners, Top Cloud Players (Microsoft, AWS, Databricks).
Work closely with your virtual team, which includes business development representatives, value engineers, partner managers, and marketing specialists, to ensure seamless collaboration and success.
The qualifications you need:
Demonstrated success in Software as a Service (SaaS) and consultative selling, particularly in roles focused on cultivating new business opportunities and landing new logos.
Proven track record of landing new customers and a top performing history of attainment.
5+ year experience in selling SaaS, Data & AI solutions. Scale-up experience is preferred.
Strong outreach skills, high energy and drive, to build new connections and find new opportunities.
Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers.
Track record of selling enterprise-level software applications to C-level stakeholders.
Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business processes and KPIs (e.g. in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain).
Experience in building business cases utilizing value selling methodologies.
Experience collaborating with partners, such as consulting firms or providers of enterprise technology solutions.
Selling methodologies: MEDDPICC, Consultative Selling, Value Selling, SPIN selling, Challenger Sales.
Excellent command of the English language with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Dutch is a plus.
What Celonis can offer you:
Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
About Us:
Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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Source: Celonis careers (Greenhouse)