Enteprise Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Zalando. Ansbach · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €83,500–€129,688 across Germany.
Zalando has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Find and prioritize major fashion brands across Europe as prospects for enterprise sales
- Lead discovery and shape Tradebyte’s SaaS offer around clients’ e-commerce and marketplace integration needs
- Build relationships with senior decision-makers and guide complex, multi-party deals through negotiation and close
- Plan account acquisition, manage pipeline forecasts, and coordinate pre-sales, product, customer success and integration teams
What you bring
- At least five years selling enterprise solutions in marketplace integration, e-commerce SaaS or retail technology
- You understand European fashion and apparel markets, including major brands and their omnichannel challenges
- You have a record of meeting or beating multi-million-euro enterprise sales targets
- You bring fluency in English and command of consultative enterprise sales methods
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced enterprise seller who can lead complex, strategic deals and guide internal teams. The position is based in Germany, with a hybrid model and occasional office attendance. You may work abroad for up to thirty working days each year.
From the employer
ABOUT TRADEBYTE
At Tradebyte, we work with the biggest players in e-commerce - from trendsetting fashion brands to major online retailers. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.
We offer flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and a real commitment to work-life balance. We embrace diverse perspectives and ensure that every voice is heard and respected, because you’re unique and that matters to us.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for new colleagues who share our passion. Love what you do - do what you love. Join Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group!
THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
Your mission is to expand Tradebyte’s footprint across Europe by acquiring top-tier enterprise fashion brands. Through a highly consultative, solution-selling approach, you will guide major fashion and apparel labels in solving their complex e-commerce and marketplace integration challenges, positioning Tradebyte as the ultimate strategic partner for their digital revenue growth
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
- Target European Lighthouse Accounts: Proactively identify, map, and target potential flagship fashion brands across Europe and beyond that align with Tradebyte's strategic expansion goals.
- Drive Solution Selling: Lead a consultative sales process from end-to-end. Uncover complex technical and commercial pain points, and adapt our SaaS offerings to construct compelling, ROI-driven solutions for major clients.
- Executive Relationship Building: Establish and nurture deep relationships with C-level decision-makers, e-commerce directors, and key influencers within enterprise target accounts.
- Lead Complex Negotiations: Structure and close high-stakes, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals, ensuring terms drive long-term value for both the client and Tradebyte.
- Strategic Account Planning & Forecasting: Develop comprehensive strategies for account acquisition. Implement rigorous pipeline management and forecasting methods to accurately predict revenue potentials and sales trends.
- Orchestrate Cross-Functional Teams: Act as the "CEO of your accounts." Collaborate with and direct Pre-Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Integration teams to deliver consistent, high-quality engagements and execute the tailored account strategy.
- Elevate the Sales Function: Act as a senior role model for the wider sales team. Analyze market trends, share insights, and establish best practices in advanced enterprise sales methodologies.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
- Experience: 5+ years of enterprise sales experience in Marketplace Integration, E-Commerce SaaS, or Retail technology solutions.
- Industry Expertise: A strong understanding of the European fashion and apparel sector, including prevailing market dynamics, major brands, and the specific omnichannel challenges they face.
- Sales Excellence: Charismatic, self-motivated, and highly results-oriented with a demonstrable track record of consistently meeting and exceeding multi-million-euro enterprise sales quotas.
- Methodological Rigor: Mastery of solution selling and advanced enterprise sales methodologies (e.g., SPICED). You pride yourself on continuous learning and coaching internal stakeholders.
- Language Skills: Full professional fluency in English. (Fluency in additional European languages such as German, French, or Italian is highly advantageous).
OUR OFFER
Tradebyte provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
- Employee shares program
- 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Hybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK, with occasional office attendance required for moments that matter.
- Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
- 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees
- Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
- Family services, including counseling and support
- Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
- Mental health support and coaching available
- Drive your development with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer review
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