Account Executive - Enterprise (m/f/d)

Account Executive – Enterprise (m/f/d) at DataGuard

Are you a strategic closer with a passion for building strong, high‑impact relationships? Do you thrive on securing game‑changing deals and outperforming competitors in the enterprise landscape? If navigating complex sales cycles and winning large enterprise contracts excites you, then this is for you! With our multi‑suite product portfolio in a fast‑growing, in‑demand space, you’ll be at the forefront of offering innovative solutions that address diverse needs of security and compliance.

We are a fast‑growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 250 team members worldwide and offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna and Stockholm we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI‑powered automation, self‑serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber‑attacks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You expertly position DataGuard\’s multi‑suite solutions to key decision‑makers and C‑suite executives, driving growth across the enterprise segment.
• You lead and manage the entire enterprise sales cycle from prospecting to closing, ensuring a smooth handoff to our Customer Success Team for long‑term client success.
• You develop strategic account plans tailored to large organisations, identifying and unlocking high‑value opportunities to expand our enterprise footprint.
• You embrace a hunter mentality, leveraging a consultative, multi‑touch approach to source leads, build a strong pipeline, and drive high‑value enterprise deals.
• You forecast revenueARR) with precision, providing clear visibility into the sales pipeline and contributing to our long‑term growth strategy.
• You consistently surpass your individual quota, redefining success in sales and climbing the career ladder quickly.

What You’ll Get In Return

• The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose‑driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world.
• Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs.
• Join a secure, future‑focused role in a dynamic scale‑up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market.
• Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programmes, bi‑annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget.
• Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision‑making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye‑level communication to keep things moving forward.

Qualities You’ll Need for a Successful Career at DataGuard

• University degree in business, economics, marketing or comparable.
• At least 3 years experience in a B2B, SaaS closing role within the enterprise or mid‑market segment.
• Compelling sales track record with consistent quota achievement.
• Proficient in lead generation via outbound.
• Excellent skills in addressing business leaders and client‑side functional managers involved in the decision‑making process (MEDDIC).
• Analytical skills combined with a getting‑things‑done attitude and enthusiasm, as well as a confident and poised demeanour.
• Team player, willing to learn from others and to share own experiences.
• German skills at native speaker level and fluent English skills.

Last but not Least

No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills, and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Software Development