Partner Account Executive, German-speaking - Barcelona

CrowdStrike CrowdStrike · Enterprise · Barcelona, Spain

This role is for a Partner Account Executive at CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. The primary focus is on growing the Small to Midsize Business (SMB) customer base by recruiting and enabling channel partners and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The role involves managing the full sales cycle for SMB sales within a specific territory, working cross-functionally to drive partner recruitment and enablement, and forecasting/pipeline management. While the company mentions an 'AI-native platform', this role is in sales and partner management, not directly building or deploying AI models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own the quota for SMB sales in the assigned territory, driving opportunity creation, deal progression, and closure of new business through partners and MSPs.
  2. Run a full partner-focused sales process from prospecting, recruitment, and enablement to ensuring partner-led deal closure within the SMB segment.
  3. Work cross-functionally with our distribution teams to identify and target strategic partners/MSPs for recruitment.
  4. Collaborate with our business development teams to support the execution of SMB targeted programs and ensure partner success.
  5. Own the sales excellence in forecasting, pipeline development, and CRM tool opportunity management tied to the SMB quota.

Skills

Required

  • German language proficiency
  • English language proficiency
  • 1+ years cold calling into greenfield accounts, particularly in Tech, SaaS, or Security
  • Strong presentation skills, both in-person and virtually

Nice to have

  • Bachelors Degree or relevant training and/or professional experience