Commercial Account Executive | CEE

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

What Sets Us Apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well‑being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

We’re looking for a Commercial Account Executive to help us accelerate growth across DeepL\’s commercial segment in the DACH region. This role manages all aspects of the sales process, including closing, primarily focused on landing (new business) deals.

Your Responsibilities

• You will be at the forefront of DeepL’s rapid growth and present our market‑leading translation service to clients in order to eliminate their language barriers across DACH
• Become an ambassador for DeepL’s products and an expert on our customers’ needs in order to troubleshoot and rapidly resolve inquiries
• As a trusted partner to potential new business and incoming customers, you will qualify and convert leads and manage the entire sales cycle
• You strive to meet and exceed monthly activity, pipeline, and revenue goals
• Build a pipeline of new business, and pursue upselling and cross‑selling opportunities
• Responding to inbound prospects and customers, and managing a high volume of opportunities from qualification to close will be a major part of your day
• Forecast and track all opportunities and customer details including use cases, purchase timeframes, and next steps
• You work closely with our diverse, international and welcoming teams from SDR to Marketing

Qualities we look for

• 2+ years of full‑cycle experience
• Expertise in software sales – especially SaaS – preferred
• Exceptional organisation, presentation, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• You feel at home in a fast‑paced start‑up environment: you’re able to shift priorities and adapt to dynamic situations
• You enjoy being part of a team and thrive by supporting your colleagues and collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Fluency in German and English is essential for this role

What We Offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities…
• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language‑focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week…
• Regular in‑person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new‑joiner onboardings, to company‑wide events that bring us all together – literally.
• Monthly full‑day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you’re passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams…
• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you’re as strong mentally as you are professionally.
• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We\’ve crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Software Development

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