Account Executive (German Speaking)
About the Role
A fast-growing, seed-funded European AI SaaS startup is hiring an Account Executive (German Speaking) to join their Vienna-based team. You'll run high-volume inbound demos for an AI phone assistant platform, own the end-to-end sales cycle, and play a central role in driving revenue as the company scales rapidly. No cold outreach — this is a pure inbound closing role with strong marketing support.
What You'll Do
Conduct 8–16 qualified inbound demo calls per day, showcasing the platform's business value to prequalified leads.
Own the full sales cycle from first contact through close, working toward clear monthly and quarterly quota targets.
Manage warm leads, prepare timely follow-ups, and maintain a clean, structured CRM pipeline.
Ensure smooth handovers to the Customer Success team after deal closure.
Relay customer feedback to Marketing and contribute to reliable sales forecasting.
Collaborate closely with teammates to continuously optimise the sales motion in a rapidly scaling environment.
What We're Looking For
Required:
1+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of closing deals end-to-end along a clearly defined funnel.
Native-level German with a confident, professional phone and demo presence.
Experience handling high volumes of inbound demo appointments (8–16/day).
Strong CRM hygiene and structured pipeline management; comfortable owning monthly and quarterly quotas.
Solid product and technical understanding enabling effective SaaS demonstrations.
Experience collaborating with Marketing and Customer Success on feedback loops and forecasting.
Ability to work on-site in Vienna (hybrid flexibility available).
Nice to Have:
Startup or scale-up SaaS sales background.
Hands-on experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and data-driven forecasting.
Familiarity with AI, telephony, or contact centre technologies in a SaaS context.
Compensation & Benefits
OTE: €100,000–€150,000 (competitive base salary plus uncapped commission).
Top-of-the-line equipment of your choice.
A high-growth environment with significant career development opportunities as the team expands.
Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
This role is based on-site in Vienna, Austria, with hybrid flexibility available. Fully remote candidates are not eligible for this position.