Strategic Account Executive - Enterprise (F/M/D)

Company Description

Work smart, have fun and make an impact! EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks. Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution. Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page. 

Job Description

The Sales team at EcoVadis is growing as we race towards our mission and we are looking for smart, motivated sales professionals to join our team. Our sales team culture is collaborative, challenging and creative with a focus on quality and achievement. EcoVadis offers development and career advancement opportunities for sales team members.We are looking for a proven Enterprise SaaS Sales professional to play a key role in executing our strategic accounts growth. This position will be accountable for selling EcoVadis solutions to leading companies across Germany, Austria and Switzerland – focused on net new logos and expansion opportunities. A proven track record of delivering sales results with accountability, high energy, integrity and discipline is crucial to success on the Enterprise Sales team. This high-profile role will cover assigned accounts in the DACH region.Responsibilities include:Exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas Sell the EcoVadis solution and service to new and existing F1000 accountsExecute a solution-based sales process encompassing multiple groups within an accountDefine account plans that enable sales velocity through controlled and well managed sales-cyclesPartner with EcoVadis Inside Sales, Customer Success and other internal departments to achieve rapid existing and target account growthBuilds relationships with key executives (Partners, ESG, Sustainability, Directors) within assigned accounts.Interact with the current “Account Management” organization and all other EcoVadis colleagues in pursuit of overall customer satisfactionDevelop and maintain technical and marketing knowledge of the EcoVadis solutionParticipation and involvement in applicable industry conferences both internal and external

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years sales experience and 3 years selling enterprise software to F1000 companiesExperience selling SaaS or Platform solutionsTrack record successfully exceeding annual quotaAble to develop and execute full cycle sales processes involving multiple stake-holders, with a natural ability to rapidly identify and form relationships with decision makersProven ability to engage, build and manage C-level and Executive relationshipsExperience selling to Procurement, ESG, Sustainability, Compliance, Supply Chain personas.Exceptional presentation skills - German and English fluency is requiredHighly proficient in the use of Saleforce.com, experience with Sales Navigator and Salesloft a plusHighly professional written and oral communication skills requiredAble to work well in an international team environmentAble to travel domestically and internationally periodically for business purposes

Additional Information

Start date: ASAPLocation: Berlin or remote in GermanyIn return for your expertise, we offer:Support with all the necessary office and IT equipmentFlexible working hoursWellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeingAccess to professional mental health supportReferral bonus policyLearning and development Sustainability events and community involvementPeer recognition programEmployee-led resource groupsRemote work from abroad policy Hybrid work organizationHealth coverage and optional pension schemeInternet and electricity bill allowance Subsidized travel and BahnCard 50Community service day when volunteering.Life InsuranceOur hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you!Don't fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background.Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, including the provision of interview questions, please let the hiring team know.Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. In your application, we encourage you to remove personal information such as: photographs, marital status, number of children, religion, gender, residential postal code, university graduation date, past medical or parental leave(s) taken, nationality (instead, please state if you are legally eligible to work in the job region/country), university name (instead, please state any degrees obtained and the study major).