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Founding Account Executive

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Clera Berlin Source published Oct 4, 2026 Verified 52 minutes ago
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ABOUT THE ROLE As the first commercial hire, you will own enterprise sales across the DACH region and help establish a repeatable go-to-market motion for an AI-powered procurement software company. You will build on existing customer relationships and early enterprise traction, partnering closely with deployment and product teams to turn customer needs into successful deals and a scalable sales playbook. WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Close new business with enterprise and mid-market organizations across the DACH region.
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including discovery, demos, business cases, pilot scoping, procurement, security reviews, contract negotiation, and upselling.
  • Navigate complex buying committees across procurement, IT, finance, and category management.
  • Partner with deployment specialists from demos through pilots, leading the commercial process alongside their implementation expertise.
  • Share customer feedback on pricing, product needs, and ideal customer profiles with company leadership and product teams.
  • Document and build a sales playbook for future account executive hires. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • At least 3 years of experience closing complex enterprise SaaS deals.
  • A track record of closing deals with six-figure annual contract values and consistently achieving quota over multiple sales cycles.
  • Experience selling into enterprise procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or finance workflows, such as accounts payable or budget control.
  • Strong judgment in mapping stakeholders and navigating complex enterprise buying processes.
  • Full professional proficiency in German and English.
  • Interest in procurement and the energy, automotive, or chemicals sectors.
  • Willingness to work from the Berlin office. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive base salary, uncapped variable compensation, and equity. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Berlin, Germany.

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