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Digital Sales Director, DACH

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?
Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!
We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.
With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.

We are looking for a talented and driven Account Executive to join our team! We are seeking a high-performing, self-motivated sales professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is passionate about building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate is resilient, consultative, and eager to master the logistics technology space while delivering meaningful value to customers.

As an Account Executive at Loadsmart working on Opendock, you will play a critical role in expanding our customer base and driving revenue growth across the DACH region. You’ll own the full sales cycle from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and onboarding while partnering cross-functionally to deliver an exceptional customer experience. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, a relentless drive to exceed targets, and the ability to navigate complex transportation and supply chain challenges with confidence.

DEPARTMENT: SaaS Sales
LOCATION: Switzerland Or Poland

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

  • Actively prospect new business opportunities with high-volume outreach via phone, email, LinkedIn, virtual meetings and onsite customer meetings.

  • Identify key decision makers and business drivers, and relentlessly present the Loadsmart pitch in a compelling way.

  • Drive complex sales cycles from initial contact to successful onboarding within a fast-paced sales environment.

  • Adeptly guide customers through complex integration projects, contracts, RFPs and onboarding processes.

  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of Enterprise and Mid-Market customers, and coordinate with sales management to provide accurate sales forecasts.

  • Partner closely with Loadsmart’s customer success-focused Account Management team to ensure high long-term customer retention.

  • Exhibit utmost dedication to constantly refining your sales skills. Practice frequent role-play, objection-handling exercises, and pitch demos. Actively seek and apply constructive feedback and data analysis observations to constantly refine your approach.

  • Insightfully evaluate Loadsmart’s current product offerings and roadmap. Actively share customer feedback and your own observations with Loadsmart Product and Engineering teams to enhance value for your customers.

  • Become a subject matter expert on our business, including processes, operations, technical capabilities, the competitive landscape, and remaining up-to-date on industry news.

  • Participate as an active member of our collaborative sales team and contribute to our culture of sales success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MUST HAVE Direct sales experience in Supply Chain SaaS

  • Able to work autonomously and have the ability to work independently

  • 5+ years of direct sales experience with Enterprise or Mid-Market B2B Sales with a consistent track record of achieving quota

  • Excellent communication, customer service and project management skills

  • Enthusiasm and a high degree of energy

  • Experience working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

  • Willingness to work in a highly entrepreneurial and teamwork-oriented environment

  • Experience with Salesforce, SalesLoft, ZoomInfo and LinkedIn Sales Navigator preferred

  • Fluent in German and English
WORKING AT LOADSMART:
• Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent
• Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company!
• Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit
At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale.

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  • Are you currently using AI in your work? choose one · optional
  • What tools are you using and how often? written answer · optional
  • Give a concrete example of impact (e.g. time saved, quality improved) written answer · optional
  • Any limitations or concerns you’ve encountered written answer · optional
  • How many years of sales experience do you have? choose one
  • How many years of supply chain SaaS sales experience do you have in the supply chain industry? choose one
  • Name the SaaS supply chain company and product: written answer · optional
  • What problem was your product solving within supply chain? written answer · optional
  • Do you have experience selling a WMS or TMS? written answer · optional
  • For how long have you been working with sales or in a similar role? choose one
  • Are you proficient with Salesforce or a similar CRM? choose one · optional
  • Have you managed Enterprise or Mid-Market B2B sales cycles from prospecting to close? choose one · optional
  • Have you consistently achieved or exceeded your quota in previous roles? choose one · optional
  • For each of the past 2 years, please list: Your annual quota & your attainment (% or actuals) written answer · optional
  • This role is for a self-employed, independent contractor based in Switzerland. You will be responsible for your own taxes, CPP contributions, and any other statutory obligations. Are you legally eligible to work in Switzerland as a self-employed contractor? choose one · optional
  • Are you comfortable managing your own taxes, benefits, and statutory obligations as a self-employed contractor? choose one · optional
  • Fluency in German: choose one · optional
  • Target annual base salary?
  • Are you based in Switzerland? yes / no · optional
  • Are you authorized to work in Switzerland?without employer sponsorship? choose one · optional

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