Account Executive
About us
Plenit is a European cloud and IT Operating Platform that helps IT companies (resellers, MSPs, and IT distributors) become fully-fledged cloud providers. Founded in 2020 (originally as Jotelulu), Plenit brings together Sovereign Cloud services (Servers, Remote Desktop, File & Object Storage, Disaster Recovery), IT Management, a software Marketplace, and Go-To-Market enablement tools — all in one platform. Plenit is a member of CISPE and operates data centers across Europe, serving thousands of IT partners across more than eight countries in Europe and the Americas.
We're looking for a results-driven Account Executive to own the full sales cycle for mid-to-large IT companies looking to build and grow their own cloud business on top of Plenit.
The challenge
As an Account Executive, you will drive new business growth by identifying, engaging, and closing strategic IT partners resellers, MSPs, and IT distributors who want to launch or expand a cloud offering under their own brand. You'll own your pipeline end-to-end, from qualified opportunity through negotiation and close, working closely with Presales, Marketing, and Partner Success to build long-term, high-value partnerships.
This role carries a revenue quota and is central to Plenit's growth across its core European markets.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage a portfolio of mid-market and enterprise IT company prospects, building a healthy and predictable sales pipeline
Run consultative, solution-based sales cycles: discovery, business case building, proposal, negotiation, and close
Partner with Presales to design tailored solutions (Sovereign Cloud, IT Management, Marketplace) that fit each prospect's business model and client base
Develop and execute account/territory plans to hit and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and contracts with prospective partners
Build relationships with key decision-makers (owners, technical directors, commercial directors) at target IT companies
Collaborate with Marketing on outbound campaigns, events, and account-based marketing initiatives to fill pipeline
Accurately forecast revenue and maintain up-to-date opportunity data in the CRM
Ensure a smooth handover to Partner Success/Onboarding post-close, staying engaged to support early-stage partner growth and expansion/upsell opportunities
Represent Plenit at industry events, webinars, and partner meetings as needed
Stay current on the competitive landscape, cloud/IT channel trends, and Plenit's evolving product roadmap
What We're Looking For
Required:
3–5+ years of experience as an Account Executive or full-cycle sales role in B2B tech, SaaS, cloud, or the IT channel
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas
Strong consultative selling skills, with experience running complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
Comfortable negotiating commercial terms and closing mid-to-large deals
Experience using CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) for pipeline management and forecasting
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Fluent in [Spanish/English/Portuguese/French adjust based on target market]; additional European languages a plus
Nice to have:
Experience selling to IT resellers, MSPs, distributors, or system integrators
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts (IaaS, virtual servers, storage, disaster recovery, VDI)
Background in channel/partner sales models