Commercetools

Senior Enterprise Account Executive (m/f/x)

Germany

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Our Guiding Stars

Our Guiding Stars are the values at the heart of our organization that drive everything we do. We are committed to creating meaningful change not only in our industry but also in the communities we engage with. If our Guiding Stars resonate with you, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

  • Drive Results: We think big, work smart, and execute fast to transform the future of commerce
  • Cultivate Belonging: We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, driving positive change through inclusion and teamwork
  • Champion Customers: We go the extra mile for our customers to help them unlock their full potential
  • Adapt Boldly: We’re curious and innovative, we take risks and grow from our failures

The Opportunity

As a Senior Enterprise Account Executive (AE), you will be an integral part of an assigned territory Pod (sales, field and partner marketing, BDR, partner sales), focused on linear bookings target attainment by Creating, Managing and Closing qualified net new and expansion pipeline in named accounts within commercetools’ primary industry verticals.

As part of a Pod, you will collaborate with other Pod colleagues to deliver on the required business outcomes as an integrated and siloless team. This includes owning relationships and driving outcomes from commercetools’ GSI, SI, ISV and infrastructure partners.

You will consult and educate customers and partners on a new approach for building a better commerce experience. You will contribute to our business growth in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment, as a valued member of our team.

Your Mission

  • Work collaboratively within your assigned Pod in a siloless manner including ownership of creating and managing relationships and outcomes with commercetools’ partners
  • With an outbound mindset, approach named accounts directly and co-sell with partners, to Create, Manage and Close qualified opportunities
  • Communicate the value of commercetools' solutions to technical and business personas
  • Conduct discovery and execute on the established sales process to identify the Pain, Impact and Priority within your named accounts
  • Develop a strategic plan to meet monthly, quarterly and annual bookings targets
  • Regular and accurate (sales stage, close date, next steps etc) update of Salesforce CRM
  • Have a coachable mindset that can work with their Frontline Manager to create required outcomes

What you need to succeed

  • Demonstrable successful experience selling mid-upper/enterprise SaaS solutions
  • Be a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders within our prospect, customer and partner ecosystem
  • Proven ability to sell collaboratively with multiple internal stakeholders and teams
  • Experience using key tools and methodologies such as Salesforce CRM, Command of the Message and MEDDPICC
  • Excellent communication (interpersonal and presentation) and closing skills, and have successfully applied these in previous sales roles
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail are important and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • A self-starter, independent, team-oriented, has a structured way of working with the ability to see the whole picture
  • Good understanding of sales performance metrics and must be driven with an extreme sense of urgency to deliver against assigned bookings targets
  • Can develop and understand complex business processes/business models and embodies a consultative approach
  • Very comfortable working in the nearest commercetools office and remotely as necessary to create relationships within the assigned Pod
  • Required to travel up to 60% to have close proximity with Pod colleagues, prospects, customers and partners

Nice to have

  • Previous experience selling commerce solutions
  • Strong understanding of the digital commerce landscape including competition such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud, SAP Hybris, Shopify, self-built solutions

We care about your growth and well-being

  • Competitive Compensation Package: Generous compensation

Skills

Enterprise Account Management
Sales
Pipeline Management
Customer Relationship Management
Consultative Selling
Cross-functional Collaboration
Outbound Sales
Go-to-Market Strategy

Commercetools

Cloud-based platform for eCommerce solutions

About Commercetools

Commercetools provides a cloud-based platform designed for eCommerce businesses, enabling them to create and manage online stores. The platform is built around an API-first approach, allowing easy integration with existing systems and supporting modern technologies like GraphQL, SCALA, and REST API. This flexibility and scalability make it suitable for a wide range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises in various industries such as retail and fashion. Commercetools operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay a recurring fee for access to its features, which allows for continuous improvements and the addition of premium services. The company's goal is to empower businesses of all sizes to efficiently build and manage their online presence.

Munich, GermanyHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$292.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

🩺 100% covered medical, dental & vision insurance
💰 401k with company match
☀️ Up to 60 days/year of remote work
💻 Open learning & development budget
🌴 Generous PTO, vacation, parental leave, holiday & etc

Risks

Rapid technological advancements in AI could outpace Commercetools' current offerings.
Dependency on third-party payment solutions poses risks if service disruptions occur.
Internal restructuring from new chief people officer may impact employee satisfaction.

Differentiation

Commercetools offers a cloud-native, component-based, tech-agnostic, composable platform for digital commerce.
The API-first approach allows seamless integration with existing systems and modern technologies.
Commercetools provides unlimited flexibility for brands to deliver scalable commerce experiences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of headless commerce drives demand for API-first platforms like Commercetools.
Partnerships with PayPal Braintree enhance value by offering seamless payment solutions.
The rise of composable commerce expands market share with modular, customizable solutions.

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