Commercial Account Executive - Growth

Smartsheet Smartsheet · Seattle · Germany · Commercial Sales

Commercial Account Executive role at Smartsheet focused on driving revenue growth within the commercial segment (0-500 employees) in Germany. Responsibilities include managing sales pipelines, closing complex sales cycles, developing strategic account plans, and expanding existing customer relationships through cross-selling and upselling. Requires 2+ years of SaaS sales experience, fluency in English and German, and proficiency in CRM systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet and exceed software and services sales quotas within your book of business.
  2. Manage and close complex sales cycles, including needs analysis, solution design, and contract negotiation, utilizing solution selling and the MEDDICC framework.
  3. Develop and execute strategic account plans for a defined set of key accounts in the Commercial segment (0-500 employees).
  4. Run high-quality discovery, aligning with customers on business drivers and strategic objectives to create an evaluation plan that has clear timelines and drives urgency.
  5. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local channel partners to identify and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Required

  • 2+ years of successful SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quotas in the Commercial segment.
  • Fluency in English & German is required
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships within the Commercial segment.
  • Proven ability to drive cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Experience with solution selling and the MEDDICC framework.
  • Strong understanding of SaaS business models and the competitive landscape in the Commercial segment.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales productivity tools.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Legally eligible to work in Germany on an ongoing basis