Founding Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Clera. Berlin · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €68,500–€115,000.
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What you'll do
- Win enterprise and mid-market customers across DACH, including industrial companies
- Run deals from discovery and demos through pilots, procurement checks, contract talks and expansion
- Build trust with procurement, IT, Finance and category managers involved in purchase decisions
- Work with deployment specialists on the commercial side while they handle implementation
- Share pricing and product feedback with leadership, then write the sales guide for future hires
What you bring
- At least three years closing complex enterprise B2B SaaS deals
- A record of personally winning six-figure annual contracts and meeting substantial quotas across sales cycles
- Experience selling enterprise software for supply chain, supplier management or another listed function
- Professional fluency in German and English
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level seller ready to be the first commercial hire and shape a repeatable sales approach. The role is on-site in Berlin, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
About the Role
Join an early-stage procurement technology team as its first commercial hire. You will lead enterprise sales across the DACH region, building on early customer traction and creating a repeatable go-to-market playbook for future sales hires.
What You'll Do
Close new business with enterprise and mid-market companies across the DACH region, including industrial organizations.
Own the full sales cycle, from discovery and demos through business cases, pilot scoping, procurement, security reviews, contract negotiation, and upsells.
Build relationships across complex buying committees, including procurement leaders, IT, Finance, and category managers.
Partner with deployment specialists from the demo onward, leading the commercial process alongside their implementation work.
Share pricing, product, and ideal customer profile insights with company leadership and the product team.
Document a sales playbook for future account executives.
What We're Looking For
At least 3 years of experience closing complex enterprise B2B SaaS deals.
A record of personally closing six-figure annual contract value deals and consistently attaining meaningful quotas across multiple sales cycles.
Experience selling enterprise software for supply chain management, vendor or supplier management, or finance functions such as accounts payable or budget control.
Strong judgment in mapping stakeholders and navigating complex enterprise buying committees.
Full professional proficiency in German and English.
Experience owning the complete enterprise sales cycle, from discovery through negotiation and expansion.
Interest in procurement and sectors such as energy, automotive, and chemicals.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary with uncapped variable compensation and equity. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in Berlin, Germany.
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