Strategic Account Executive

Zip
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Remote

Who this role is best for

Candidates with enterprise SaaS sales experience and a consultative approach will find this high-impact role in Amsterdam suited for those aiming to shape a hyper-growth startup’s strategy and influence C-level executives.

Best fit for

  • Individuals with a history of closing large enterprise deals in complex environments
    — “8+ years of SaaS sales experience, with a strong track record of closing complex enterprise deals”
  • Professionals with deep expertise in enterprise procurement and digital transformation
    — “Understand enterprise procurement challenges and position Zip as a transformational solution for efficiency and cost control”
  • Ambitious sales leaders seeking to build and refine a sales team culture
    — “help refine Zip’s sales strategy, process, and team culture”

Things to consider

  • This role requires active deal sourcing and pipeline development, not just support from BDRs
    — “you’ll proactively prospect and leverage your network to develop a strong pipeline”
  • Candidates must be comfortable managing long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
    — “navigate long, complex deal cycles”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in consultative selling and aligning with digital transformation goals
    — “Solution-sell with vision: Demonstrate Zip’s immediate impact while aligning with customers’ long-term digital transformation goals.”
  • Emphasize your ability to influence C-level executives and cross-functional teams
    — “Engage C-level executives, influence stakeholders across procurement, finance, IT, legal, and operations”
  • Demonstrate your track record in acquiring large enterprise clients with 10,000+ employees
    — “Proven success acquiring net-new logos in organizations with 10,000+ employees”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • engaging C-level executives
  • influencing stakeholders
  • navigating procurement processes
Typical background
8+ years of SaaS sales experience, with a strong track record of closing complex enterprise deals

Skills & requirements

Required

Saas SalesComplex Enterprise DealsProcurementFinanceITLegalOperationsSupply ChainSales StrategySales Process

Preferred

Sales Tools Utilization

Stack & domain

Saas SalesEnterprise ProcurementProcurement ProcessesComplex Sales CyclesSales StrategySales ToolsSales ProcessCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkSelf-motivationProactivityEnterprise SoftwareProcurementSales

About the role

Original posting from Zip via Ashby

ABOUT ZIP

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.

The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.

Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

YOUR ROLE

As a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, you will drive Zip’s expansion into global enterprises with $7B+ in revenue. This is a high-impact, consultative sales role requiring deep industry expertise, a hunter mentality, and a passion for solving complex procurement challenges.

YOU WILL

  • Own the full sales cycle: Engage C-level executives, influence stakeholders across procurement, finance, IT, legal, and operations, and navigate long, complex deal cycles.
  • Drive new business: While supported by BDRs and marketing, you’ll proactively prospect and leverage your network to develop a strong pipeline.
  • Act as a strategic advisor: Understand enterprise procurement challenges and position Zip as a transformational solution for efficiency and cost control.
  • Solution-sell with vision: Demonstrate Zip’s immediate impact while aligning with customers’ long-term digital transformation goals.
  • Shape the future: As an early sales leader in a hyper-growth startup, help refine Zip’s sales strategy, process, and team culture.
  • Leverage best-in-class sales tools: Utilize Salesforce, Clari, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach to optimize outreach and pipeline management.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years of SaaS sales experience, with a strong track record of closing complex enterprise deals.
  • Experience selling to procurement, finance, legal, IT, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing teams.
  • Proven success acquiring net-new logos in organizations with 10,000+ employees.
  • Skilled in complex sales cycles: Managing multiple stakeholders, navigating procurement processes, and driving consensus at the executive level.
  • Self-motivated and proactive: You take ownership of your success and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication and organization skills to manage multiple opportunities effectively.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

  • 📈 Start-up equity
  • 🦷 Health, vision & dental coverage
  • 🚠 Team building events & happy hours
  • 🌴 Flexible PTO
  • 💻 Apple equipment plus home office budget

We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!

Source: Zip careers (Ashby)

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