Sales Director - Strategic Accounts (f/m/d)

Join apaleo as a Sales Director - Strategic Accounts, where your expertise will shape the future of our client relationships and drive business growth. You will lead a dynamic team, develop strategic initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure client satisfaction and revenue expansion.

At Databricks, we are dedicated to tackling the world's most challenging business problems through the power of Data and AI. If you're ready to be a part of this mission, we encourage you to apply. Due to our remarkable growth, we are on the lookout for a Sales Director of Strategic Accounts to join our expanding operations in Germany. In this role, you will lead a team of accomplished Strategic Account Executives focused on the Logistics and Technology sectors. Your primary responsibility will be to mentor, guide, and empower your team to achieve and surpass their targets while enhancing our relationships with key customers, with an emphasis on strategic account development. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen a talented team within a rapidly growing and influential segment of our German sales organization. You will play a crucial role in scaling the team through effective hiring, hands-on coaching, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results. This position reports to the Regional Vice President for Strategic Accounts in Germany. Your Impact Utilize your network to cultivate a robust talent pipeline, attracting exceptional sales leaders and raising the standard with each new hire. Within your first 90 days, create a comprehensive regional growth and investment strategy, showcasing your proactive approach and focus on measurable results. Establish and nurture executive-level relationships with customers and partners to ensure long-term success, maintaining a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Guide your team to embrace a vision-driven approach, employing methodology-based selling and aligning with customer goals to enhance performance through accountability and excellence. Oversee accurate forecasting to ensure a predictable, high-growth business through disciplined execution. Gain an in-depth understanding of Databricks’ technical platform and roadmap, empowering informed decisions that yield sustainable customer value. Embrace data-driven decision-making and adapt swiftly as insights evolve to ensure continuous improvement. What We Seek A proven leader with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing high-performing enterprise sales teams targeting strategic or global accounts in Germany. A successful track record of building and developing high-performance teams within high-growth Data, AI, Cloud, or SaaS/Tech companies, consistently surpassing ambitious sales targets. Deep knowledge of the Logistics sector and established relationships with key players in the industry.

SLSQ327R124 While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations in Germany will be considered. Are you passionate about tackling the world's most challenging business issues using Data and AI? At Databricks, this is our everyday mission! Due to our remarkable growth trajectory, we are seeking an accomplished Sales Director for Strategic Accounts to enhance our dynamic team in Germany. You will lead a talented group of Strategic Account Executives across the Logistics and Tech sectors, ensuring their ongoing success through mentorship, guidance, and empowerment to not only meet but also exceed their objectives. Your focus will be on augmenting our most critical customer relationships with a strong emphasis on strategic account growth. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop a highly skilled team in a rapidly expanding and influential segment of our German sales organization. You will bolster and scale the team through impactful hiring, hands-on coaching, and by cultivating a culture anchored in collaboration, accountability, and results. This position reports to the RVP for Strategic Accounts in Germany. Your Impact Utilize your network to create a robust talent pipeline and attract outstanding sales leaders as the team expands, elevating our standards with every new hire. Within your first 90 days, you will formulate a comprehensive regional growth and investment strategy, showcasing your proactive approach and commitment to measurable outcomes. Forge and sponsor trusted relationships with customer and partner executives to drive long-term success, maintaining a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Guide your team to adopt a visionary approach, methodology-driven selling, and alignment with customer goals and outcomes, enhancing performance through accountability and excellence. Ensure precise forecasting and establish a predictable, high-growth business through disciplined execution and monitoring. Develop an in-depth understanding of Databricks’ technical platform and roadmap, enabling informed decisions that deliver lasting value to customers. Embrace a data-driven decision-making process, adapting swiftly as insights evolve. What We Seek A seasoned people leader with over 5 years of experience managing high-performing Enterprise sales teams targeting strategic/global accounts in Germany. A proven track record of cultivating high-performance teams within fast-growing Data, AI, Cloud, or SaaS/Tech firms, consistently surpassing ambitious sales targets. In-depth knowledge of the Logistics sector and established relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.

Are you ready to tackle some of the world's most challenging business problems using Data and AI? Join us at Databricks, where we do this every day.We are seeking an accomplished Sales Director for Strategic Accounts to enhance our expanding presence in Germany. You will lead a dynamic team of Strategic Account Executives focused on the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sectors, fostering their growth and success through mentorship, guidance, and empowerment to exceed their targets.This is an exceptional opportunity to strengthen a talented team within a rapidly growing segment of our German sales organization. You will play a pivotal role in recruiting high-impact talent, providing hands-on coaching, and cultivating a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven culture. This position reports directly to the Regional Vice President of Strategic Accounts in Germany.Your Impact:Utilize your business network to establish a robust talent pipeline and hire top-tier candidates as the team expands, consistently raising the hiring standard.Within your first 90 days, develop a clear growth and investment strategy that emphasizes action and measurable outcomes.Build and nurture trusted relationships with customers and partners, ensuring long-term success in the region by remaining customer-focused in all endeavors.Ensure precise forecasting and establish a predictable, high-growth business model that reflects a commitment to sustainable results.Guide your team to adopt a strong vision-focused approach, utilize methodology-driven sales techniques, and align closely with customer objectives and outcomes.Gain in-depth knowledge of our product's technical aspects and roadmap to establish credibility with key stakeholders, making data-driven decisions that deliver long-term value.Embrace a truth-seeking mentality by making data-informed decisions and adapting swiftly as new information becomes available.

Join Databricks, a leader in the unified data, analytics, and AI domain, where our clients rely on us to spearhead innovations that provide a competitive edge in today's fast-paced market. As we expand rapidly across Central Europe, we seek a dynamic and results-driven Strategic Account Executive to enhance our presence in the insurance sector from our Munich office. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Enterprise Sales, you will focus on forging robust relationships and securing new business within one of Germany's largest reinsurers. You will be part of an elite account team dedicated to this key client. Utilizing your consultative sales expertise in the Insurance/Financial Services Industry (FSI), you will play a pivotal role in shaping data and AI strategies, identifying lucrative opportunities, and delivering measurable business results. Your Impact: You will take ownership of your flagship account, defining a strategic roadmap and relentlessly pursuing it to surpass revenue and usage goals. You will transform strategy into actionable plans, executing with urgency and discipline to consistently exceed your targets. You will cultivate high-level relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor on data and AI matters for senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.

Join Sixt SE, a global leader in the car rental industry, as our new Sales Director (m/f/d) based in our vibrant Munich office. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead our sales strategies, driving growth and fostering strong relationships with our clients. Your expertise will help shape the future of our sales team, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers.

Role overview Gympass is hiring a Sales Development Director (m/f/d) for its Munich office, with a hybrid work setup. This leadership role focuses on building and executing sales strategies to drive business growth and broaden market presence in Germany. What you will do Develop and implement sales initiatives that support company growth goals Lead efforts to expand market reach and strengthen client relationships Shape sales development processes to improve the client experience Location This position is based in Munich, Germany, with hybrid work flexibility.

For over two decades, Smartsheet has empowered individuals and teams to accomplish remarkable feats. From seamless work management to innovative, scalable solutions, we’ve consistently embraced flow in our operations. Our mission is to create tools that enable teams to automate mundane tasks, derive insights, and scale intelligently. Beyond that, we’re fostering an environment— a space where big ideas take shape, actions are initiated, and the work that truly matters is unlocked. When challenges align with purpose, and passion translates into progress, that’s where the magic happens, and that’s what drives us every single day.Smartsheet is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to join our EMEA team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving software and services sales by enhancing adoption among existing customers while pursuing new client acquisitions. This is a thrilling opportunity to contribute to the growth of a strategically significant vertical for Smartsheet.This position is based at Smartsheet in Munich, Germany (hybrid eligible) and reports directly to the Senior Regional Director, Large Enterprise - EMEA.Key Responsibilities:Surpass quarterly and annual software and services sales targets.Lead primary and secondary account teams in collaboration with Solution Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Customer Outcomes, Marketing, and Sales Development.Formulate short and long-term growth and renewal strategies across your customer portfolio.Balance tactical execution with the objective of targeting intricate, high-value solution-based deals.Proactively create unsolicited proposals that resonate with customer objectives, positioning Smartsheet as a premier enterprise software solution provider.Precisely forecast sales opportunities while monitoring and utilizing critical metrics to predict sales success.Execute other assigned duties as necessary.

Regional Leadership: Take ownership of your area by managing regional sales and budget planning while independently implementing the national sales strategy across Bavaria.Team Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a skilled team of nine sales managers, fostering their professional growth and development.Client Engagement: Ensure sustainable growth in sales through your team's efforts while managing key regional accounts through annual discussions, product listings, promotional agreements, and ensuring their proper execution.Performance Monitoring: Develop reports, derive actionable recommendations, and identify success factors for your sales region.

At Celonis, we are the global frontrunner in Process Intelligence technology and one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide. We recognize the tremendous potential to enhance productivity by integrating AI, data, and intelligence into business processes. Join us in this exciting mission!The Team:You will be part of our Strategic Manufacturing & Logistics Account Team, dedicated to serving the largest enterprises in Manufacturing and Logistics Services globally.The Role:Utilizing a consultative sales strategy, you will forge and nurture relationships to develop lifelong customers. Your primary responsibility will be generating new business opportunities with one existing Strategic Manufacturing client. You will collaborate across functions to address the account's needs and manage the complete sales cycle.Your Responsibilities:Oversee your accounts from the perspective of existing customer engagement, employing a land-and-expand strategy.Engage with stakeholders across various business lines at C-level and below.Represent the entire suite of Celonis solutions, focusing on our sales approaches for Finance and Supply Chain while addressing customer and industry-specific use cases.Achieve individual revenue targets by closing six to seven-figure deals within your accounts.Collaborate closely with partners such as consulting firms and SaaS vendors.Navigate complex sales cycles by orchestrating virtual teams, including business development representatives, marketing managers, partner managers, sales engineers, customer success managers, and implementation partners.

At Celonis, we are the world’s foremost authority in Process Intelligence technology and one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies globally. We see a significant opportunity to enhance productivity by embedding AI, data, and intelligence into core business processes—and we need your expertise to realize this vision. Are you ready to join our mission?The Team:You will be an integral part of our Strategic Manufacturing & Logistics Account Team, tasked with selling our innovative solutions to the largest Manufacturing and Logistics Services enterprises worldwide.The Role:Using a consultative sales approach, you will develop and nurture relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. You will spearhead new business initiatives with one existing Strategic Manufacturing customer and work collaboratively across departments to understand the account's needs while managing the full sales cycle.Your Responsibilities:Oversee your accounts from a customer-centric viewpoint, employing a land-and-expand strategy.Engage with C-level executives and stakeholders across various business lines.Present the complete Celonis solution suite with a focus on sales strategies for Finance and Supply Chain, while addressing specific customer and industry requirements.Meet individual revenue targets by closing six to seven-figure deals within your accounts.Collaborate closely with partners, including consulting firms and SaaS vendors.Manage intricate sales cycles by coordinating virtual teams comprising business development representatives, marketing managers, partner managers, sales engineers, customer success managers, and professional services.

Explore New Horizons with UsJoin a revolutionary movement in the freelance industry! Malt stands at the forefront of Europe’s leading freelance marketplace, bridging over 850,000 skilled freelancers with more than 90,000 companies. Established in 2013, we are redefining the future of work through our innovative, tech-driven, and human-centric platform. What sets us apart:- A vibrant team of 600 professionals across 6 European nations- A culture that promotes equality (with 50% of our Comex being women) and inclusive growth- Backed by prestigious investors such as ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI- A mission focused on granting everyone the freedom to work differentlyReady to influence the future of work? Your next adventure begins here!At Malt, we believe that ambition drives success, so the lists of missions and responsibilities are not exhaustive.Embark on Your Future Career Journey The Strategic Account Executive plays a pivotal role in navigating our complex enterprise acquisition cycles. You will spearhead high-value opportunities from initial contact to the execution of a Master Service Agreement (MSA). Your responsibilities will encompass crafting account strategies, facilitating advanced discovery employing the full MEDDIC framework, developing compelling ROI narratives, and coordinating cross-functional

Join Databricks as a Strategic Core Account Executive focused on the Discrete Manufacturing sector. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to drive sales and foster strong relationships with key manufacturing clients. Your strategic vision and ability to understand client needs will position you as a trusted advisor, helping businesses harness the full potential of our advanced data analytics solutions.

YOUR ROLEAre you a strategic sales professional with a knack for forging impactful relationships? Do you excel at closing high-stakes deals and surpassing competitors in the enterprise sector? If the thrill of navigating complex sales cycles and securing significant enterprise contracts excites you, this opportunity is tailored for you! With our diverse product offerings in a rapidly expanding and sought-after industry, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative security and compliance solutions that meet a variety of client needs. Benefit from competitive target accelerators, dynamic deal multipliers, and a robust portfolio of existing clients to drive your success — join us and leave your mark!ABOUT USDataGuard is a swiftly expanding tech company focused on security and compliance, dedicated to safeguarding the individuals behind the data. With a global workforce of over 200 and offices located in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm, we empower more than 4,000 customers to achieve rapid certification and establish a resilient risk posture. Utilizing AI-driven automation, self-service features, and personalized expert guidance, we ensure our clients have a seamless experience in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of security threats and challenges, including the rising tide of cyber threats.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESYou will effectively position DataGuard's comprehensive solutions to key decision-makers and C-suite executives, fostering growth within the enterprise segment.You will oversee the entire enterprise sales cycle, from lead generation to closing, ensuring a smooth transition to our Customer Success Team for sustained client satisfaction.You will craft strategic account plans tailored for large organizations, identifying and capitalizing on high-value opportunities to broaden our enterprise reach.You will adopt a proactive, consultative approach to prospecting, building a solid sales pipeline, and driving lucrative enterprise deals.You will accurately forecast annual recurring revenue (ARR), providing transparency into the sales pipeline and contributing to our long-term growth objectives.You will consistently exceed your sales quotas, redefining success in sales, and advancing your career swiftly.WHAT WE OFFER YOUThe autonomy, trust, and resources to excel in your role and make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven environment.

Join our dynamic team at Databricks as an Enterprise Account Executive. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to drive sales strategies, cultivate relationships with large enterprise clients, and contribute to the growth of our innovative data platform. Your ability to understand customer needs and deliver tailored solutions will be key to your success.

Create a Lasting Impact in Healthcare!At Tandem Health, we are transforming the healthcare landscape by prioritizing clinicians. Our platform, crafted by clinicians for clinicians, is based on profound insights into real-world challenges, featuring intuitive medical notes and workflows that genuinely enhance patient care.As a rapidly growing health-tech company supported by top investors, we are expanding globally. We operate at a brisk pace, fostering curiosity and innovation, and we believe that creating meaningful solutions begins with an exceptional team. If you are driven by the desire to make an impact and foster innovation, we would be excited to connect with you!Role OverviewWe are in search of an ambitious Account Executive to propel our growth across the DACH region. In this role, you will be pivotal in introducing Tandem's clinician copilot to providers, partners, and healthcare systems, shaping our expansion in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.Your responsibilities will include actively representing Tandem at trade fairs, industry events, and through direct engagement with physicians and decision-makers. You will play a crucial role in our mission by forging personal connections with potential partners. Your objective will be to position our solutions effectively in the market, cultivate new business opportunities, and fortify existing relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in acquiring new customers within the healthcare sector through cold calling, setting appointments, delivering product presentations, and finalizing deals.Represent Tandem Health at trade fairs, conferences, and industry events, acting as an ambassador for our mission and solutions.Establish and sustain robust relationships with physicians, doctors, practice managers, and key decision-makers in the healthcare sector.Strategically plan and execute sales initiatives to effectively penetrate the German healthcare market.Work closely with marketing, product management, and customer success teams to integrate market feedback and continuously improve customer experience.Leverage digital tools and CRM systems to track leads and maintain transparent and organized sales management.What You BringProven sales experience, preferably within the SaaS, technology, or healthcare sectors.Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of delivering persuasive presentations to varied audiences.A high degree of motivation and proactive attitude towards achieving sales targets.Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

Join Pure Storage, a frontrunner in revolutionizing the data storage landscape. Here, your innovative mindset will flourish as you collaborate with the brightest minds in the tech industry.Embrace the chance to contribute to a transformative journey in technology—where your efforts can make a significant impact. If you are prepared to explore limitless opportunities and leave a lasting legacy, we invite you to be part of our team.At Portworx, a subsidiary of Pure Storage, we are at the forefront of our cloud-native strategy, empowering enterprises to run, protect, and scale stateful applications on Kubernetes within hybrid and multi-cloud environments. If you thrive in complex enterprise sales and are passionate about fostering enduring executive relationships in the Manufacturing and Automotive sectors, this role is tailored for you.THE ROLEPure Storage is on the lookout for a Strategic Accounts Account Executive to drive the growth of the Portworx platform within key Manufacturing and Automotive accounts across EMEA. You will be responsible for a select group of named customers and prospects, crafting and implementing long-term account strategies while focusing on business outcomes like resilience, risk mitigation, expedited application delivery, and operational excellence.Your collaboration with cross-functional teams at Pure and Portworx—including Systems Engineering, Customer Experience, Marketing, Partner teams, Product, and field leadership—will be crucial. This high-impact individual contributor role emphasizes strategic planning, disciplined execution, and deep customer engagement.What You’ll DoManage and expand a portfolio of named Strategic Manufacturing and Automotive accounts, achieving annual and multi-year revenue goals.Create and implement account plans that align with buying centers, application priorities, Kubernetes roadmaps, and transformation initiatives.Establish executive relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Heads of Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, SREs, and Application leaders.Navigate intricate sales cycles from initial discovery to closing, addressing security, risk, procurement, architecture reviews, and legal considerations prevalent in Manufacturing and Automotive sectors.Position Portworx around measurable outcomes: application resilience, ransomware recovery, data protection, compliance, cloud portability, and large-scale modernization.Coordinate account teams and partner ecosystems, including GSIs, cloud providers, and regional partners, to foster pipeline generation and deal execution.Execute a rigorous, value-based sales approach tailored to cloud-native software, ensuring accurate forecasting and opportunity tracking.

YOUR ROLEAre you an accomplished channel sales leader eager to drive growth in a rapidly expanding environment? Do you excel at forging impactful partnerships, expanding distributor networks, and succeeding in various marketplaces? If you're prepared to transform strategic initiatives into tangible revenue and redefine the landscape of indirect sales at DataGuard, we want you on our team.OUR MISSIONAt DataGuard, we are a rapidly growing cybersecurity and compliance technology firm dedicated to safeguarding the individuals behind the data. With a diverse team of approximately 200 professionals across offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we empower over 4,000 global clients to achieve swift certifications and establish robust risk management frameworks. Utilizing AI-driven automation and tailored expert guidance, we provide our clients with an effortless security and compliance experience that enables them to stay ahead of the evolving cyber threat landscape.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOwn and enhance DataGuard’s partner Go-to-Market strategy, driving indirect revenue through strategic partnerships, distributors, and digital marketplaces.Expand and strengthen our strategic alliance with Deutsche Telekom while establishing a powerful distributor and reseller ecosystem from the ground up.Recruit, empower, and develop top-tier partners, creating scalable frameworks throughout the entire partner lifecycle—from onboarding to co-selling execution.Lead marketplace strategies (e.g., hyperscalers) to position DataGuard within the ecosystems where customers increasingly prefer to purchase.Collaborate with partners to co-create and implement joint business plans, accelerating pipeline creation and revenue growth.Maintain market engagement with customers, prospects, and partners to identify growth opportunities, inform geographic expansion, and influence product and Go-to-Market strategies.Act as a pivotal cross-functional leader, aligning Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and Professional Services to unlock scalable revenue engines.Utilize extensive SaaS expertise to optimize global sales operations, enhancing processes, tools, and workflows that promote efficiency, transparency, and high performance within the commercial organization.

As the Director of Marketing at dataguard, you will lead our marketing strategy and execution, driving brand awareness and customer acquisition. You will oversee a talented team of marketing professionals while collaborating closely with product and sales departments to ensure alignment with company objectives.Your responsibilities will include developing innovative marketing campaigns, analyzing market trends, and optimizing our online presence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven individual with a passion for technology and marketing.

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