Account Executive, New Business (german Speaking)

Asana Asana · Enterprise · Dublin, Ireland · Sales

Asana is seeking a German-speaking Account Executive to manage new business accounts, focusing on customer centricity and value selling to achieve ARR targets and drive pipeline growth. The role involves proactive account management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. While the company mentions AI collaboration, this specific role is sales-focused and does not involve building AI models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Proactively manage a wide range of customers early in their journey with Asana to ensure long-term success.
  2. Prioritize and segment your accounts to identify high-propensity opportunities for growth and expansion.
  3. Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve your incremental ARR targets.
  4. Build and maintain strong relationships within your top accounts to increase adoption and retention across your account base.
  5. Target "white space" accounts using persona-driven or vertical outbound prospecting motions.

Skills

Required

  • 1+ years of closing experience in a high-velocity sales environment
  • German language proficiency
  • English language proficiency
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets
  • Experience in outbound prospecting
  • Ability to build comprehensive territory and account plans
  • Familiarity with modern sales tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, and Sales Navigator
  • Excellent communicator and negotiator
  • Ability to articulate value propositions
  • Ability to confidently handle objections
  • Highly motivated
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Adaptability

Nice to have

  • Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies

What the JD emphasized

  • Professional-level fluency in both German and English is required for this role.