Commercial Account Executive, DACH
Join Gong as a Commercial Account Executive to drive new customer acquisition in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago
AI in the day-to-day
Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win.
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Commercial Account Executive at Gong, the individual will focus on acquiring new customers and managing the sales process from lead generation to closing deals. Key skills include fluency in German and English, along with a background in SaaS and AI sales, particularly in complex platform solutions. This position is ideal for someone with at least two years of closing experience who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. Gong's culture emphasizes transparency and collaboration, making it a fitting place for ambitious sales professionals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 10 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Gong's career page.
- Gong has 99 other open roles including Senior Counsel, GTM Legal, Sales Development Representative, UKI (Outbound), Business Development Representative - Australia Based ( Expression of Interest ).
Quick facts
- Is the Commercial Account Executive, DACH role remote?
- It's hybrid — Gong expects some on-site time in Berlin.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Commercial Account Executive, DACH role.
- Where is the role based?
- Gong is hiring for this position in Berlin.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Gong targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Commercial Account Executive, DACH role at Gong.
From the original posting
Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.
At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.
Gong empowers everyone in revenue teams to improve productivity, increase predictability, and drive revenue growth by deeply understanding customers and business trends; driving impactful decisions and actions. The Gong Revenue AI Platform captures and contextualizes customer interactions, surfaces insights and predictions, and powers actions and workflows that are essential for business success. More than 4,500 companies around the world rely on Gong to unlock their revenue potential. For more information, visit www.gong.io.
As a Commercial Account Executive, you’ll fill a key role in acquiring new customers and creating raving fans. Being a champion of the entire sales process from start to finish, you will use your creative prospecting skills to strategically pursue net new business. Working through complex deals, your insatiable curiosity makes you a thought leader, and your drive to succeed keeps you at the top of the leaderboard. Those who challenge conventional wisdom & never settle for the status quo are strongly encouraged to apply!
As a part of Gong's sales team, you will become a master of discovery & a strategic business partner for prospective customers. You will play a huge role in our company growth journey, while navigating your own individual growth journey as well. Are you looking for the opportunity to make big waves & to perfect your craft of sales? We can't wait to meet you!
We are building a culture on the ground in Berlin and the expectation is that employees will work in a hybrid capacity with 3 days in office and 2 days at home. Fully remote contracts are not possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage prospects from lead to close.
- Provide an exceptional customer experience.
- Clearly articulate and demonstrate our value proposition, creating excitement and enthusiasm among prospects.
- Cultivate lasting relationships with customers.
- Run and implement pilot program.
- Maintain weekly sales forecast and achieve quota quarterly.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in written and spoken German and English required
- 2+ years of relevant closing experience in addition to outbound SDR/BDR experience.
- Previous SaaS, AI and enterprise software experience.
- Previous experience selling a platform solution.
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales goals (President’s Club, Rep of the Year, etc).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience selling to sales leaders is a plus.
- Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
- A strong team player but still a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
YOU ARE
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
- Passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences
- Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and well-organized
- Experienced in selling transformation/visionary solutions, especially where there isn't an obvious budget (demand creation vs. fulfilment)
- Comfortable leading technical presentation/demo and owning full customer lifecycle from prospect to close
- A team player with high integrity and grit
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
- Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
- Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
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Gong believes in offering competitive compensation and benefits tailored to the local region. Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law.
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