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Team Lead-Account Executive (m/f/x)

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Spendesk

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    People, HR & Administration
  • Frankfurt
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in SaaS for SMBs, 1 year managing AEs, outbound pipeline building, and fluency in German and English. Proficient in Salesforce and Outreach tools, with a proven track record.
  • You will lead a high-performing sales team, manage hiring and onboarding, drive performance, oversee reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape strategies and improve processes.

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in a SaaS environment, targeting SMBs or mid-market companies
  • 1 year of experience managing AEs & holding an individual quota
  • Experience building pipeline through outbound
  • Data driven & process-oriented
  • Deep proficiency in using Outreach tools (Salesloft, Outreached or similar) and Salesforce
  • Fluent level of German and English
  • Strong ability to coach and bring teams to higher performance standards and hitting targets
  • Proven track record of sustained target achievement

Responsibilities

  • Build a high performing Account Executive team
  • Own the team hiring plan; hiring and performance management
  • Responsible for the onboarding of new internal & external hires
  • Maintain a strong enablement operating cadence, driving for sales execution
  • Own teams individual development plans & work with enablement & people team to deliver to growth career progression
  • Maintain accountability, ownership and well-being of the team
  • Performance management focused
  • Consistently hit individual quota and the team targets
  • Performance management focused- Responsible for the team weekly operating cadence
  • Accurately forecast to the head of sales & C-level team
  • Actively present on team calls and activities to close business (hands on approach)
  • Build, implement & monitor tactical plans to drive performance
  • Responsible for on time & accurate reporting of the teams activities & performance to the business
  • Strong internal stakeholder management across the business
  • Be responsible for improving continuous processes, tools & materials for the commercial team
  • Be the eyes and ears of Spendesk on the market - giving valuable feedback to Product team, Marketing team & Leadership team
  • Drive the German product & marketing strategy based on external market trends

FAQs

What is the primary location for this position?

The primary location for this position is Stuttgart, Frankfurt, or nearby areas.

What is the main responsibility of the Team Lead Account Executive?

The main responsibility is to accelerate Spendesk's sales growth in the DACH region by managing a team of account executives, closing deals, and driving performance and market presence.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The qualifications required include 3+ years of experience in a SaaS environment targeting SMBs or mid-market companies, 1 year of experience managing AEs with an individual quota, and fluency in German and English.

Is there a specific software expertise required for this role?

Yes, a deep proficiency in using Outreach tools (such as Salesloft or similar) and Salesforce is required.

What kind of team management experience is needed?

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience managing Account Executives while holding an individual quota.

What kind of culture does Spendesk promote?

Spendesk promotes a culture centered on trust, empowerment, and growth, emphasizing liberation, ownership, and a supportive work environment.

What benefits does Spendesk offer?

Spendesk offers benefits such as the latest Apple equipment, 28 days of annual leave, a monthly wellness budget, access to mental well-being platforms, a friendly remote policy, and great office snacks.

How does Spendesk ensure diversity and inclusion?

Spendesk is committed to building a diverse, equal, and inclusive team by fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported, and celebrated.

What is the expected approach to performance management in this role?

The approach to performance management includes consistently meeting individual quotas, managing weekly team operating cadence, forecasting accurately, and driving for sales execution.

What is the key focus when building the Account Executive team?

The key focus is to build a high-performing team, including responsibilities for hiring, onboarding, performance management, and individual development plans.

Spendesk is the 7-in-1 spending solution built for finance teams to make faster, smarter spending decisions.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spendesk is the complete spend management platform that gives 100% visibility into company spend. With Spendesk, you get a 7-in-1 solution with corporate cards, invoice payments, expense reimbursements, budgets, approval, reporting, compliance, and pre-accounting in one simple, scalable solution. Trusted by thousands of businesses from start-ups to established brands, Spendesk is designed to save time and money across the entire spending process with 100% visibility, built-in automation, and an easily adopted approval process. Ultimately businesses that use Spendesk empower every employee to be accountable for the financial fitness of the company.