Account Executive Enterprise EU - German

Company Description

Assent is the leading AI native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, trusted by complex manufacturers and distributors around the world. Built and backed by experts who have led global compliance programs, our unified platform combines advanced AI, regulatory expertise, and the world’s largest supply chain data network to help organizations reduce risk, lower operational costs, and build trust across every tier of the value chain. From human rights and responsible sourcing to PFAS reporting and Digital Product Passports, Assent transforms regulatory complexity into actionable insights that drive real business outcomes.

With over 900 team members across India, North America, Malaysia, the EU, and Kenya and more than 1,000 customers globally, Assent brings together global perspective and deep domain expertise. Our hybrid work model enables teams to collaborate effectively across regions while staying connected to the communities where they live and work. As a certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This reflects our commitment to building technology that drives business performance while creating long-term value for people and the planet.

People First. Technology Forward.

Our commitment to People, Culture & Community (PCC) is rooted in building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We recruit and retain team members with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while fostering a culture of belonging where all Assentees are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

As we continue to embed AI into how we work, we do so thoughtfully, enhancing human potential, supporting better decision-making, and prioritizing appropriate oversight, privacy, and fairness.

At Assent, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your personal information. As part of our talent acquisition and management processes, we may use AI technologies to support activities such as resume screening, candidate communication, and talent analytics.

Job Description

As we continue to expand our European operations, we are looking to develop a team of high performing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Account Executives that are driven to succeed and thrive on the challenge that comes with taking a new product to market. You will be an experienced sales professional, who has a proven track record of selling to at all levels of clients and is comfortable building a territory from scratch.

You will bring significant experience in developing relationships with Senior Executives and a history of selling innovative software in a B2B, SaaS environment. Although you will be required to work remotely, by no means will you be left to your own devices; we will provide you with all the tools, training and support you could ever need to succeed – and we want nothing more than for you to be as successful as possible!

• Prospect and sell to New Logos and establish and develop an account-based Sales Strategy to achieve sales quotas.
• Follow a systematic Sales Process to progress prospect sales campaigns.
• Win new customers through self-sourcing activities, research, responding to leads and building exceptional internal and external relationships.
• Manage a complex sales-cycle to prospective senior executives and/or multiple constituencies within an organization (Manufacturing Operations, Demand Management, Finance, IT).
• Manage all sales activity and forecasting of revenue in SalesForce.

Qualifications

• Speaks German and English
• A minimum of 5 years previous sales experience with SaaS experience essential; Experience in a start-up sales environment will be viewed favourably
• Mastery in leading SaaS sales cycles from end-to-end with demonstrable experience meeting and exceeding sales quotas up to €1M
• Tenacious, highly motivated hunter who has achieved or exceeded sales quota.
• Ability to penetrate and sell to executive-level decision-makers.
• The ability to identify existing and emerging client needs and to articulate the corresponding benefits of Assents offerings.
• Self-sufficient in the development and delivery of all sales cycle artifacts including presentations, proposals, etc. and have experience working with CRM tools
• Must be an articulate, persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent written and verbal skills in English. Being fluent in German, French, Italian or any of the Scandinavian languages is an added advantage.

Additional Information

Assent Europe is Headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This position allows for remote working from anywhere within Germany, The UK and The Netherlands.

At Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team.

Life at Assent

• Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

• Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, and more.

• Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with volunteer days, flexible work options and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

• Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

• Work The Way That Works for You: Your work and life should be balanced in a way that is purposeful for you. We offer flexible working environments for our team. Choose a space that meets your unique needs.

  AI Statement

  Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

  At Assent, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your personal information. As part of our talent acquisition and management processes, we may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate communication, and talent analytics.

  If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

  If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process, such as note-taking and initial shortlisting based on job-related qualifications. AI does not make hiring decisions. All candidates will speak with a real person, and final decisions are always made by our recruitment team.