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As an Account Executive - Existing Business (d/f/m) for Personio Payroll, you'll own the full sales cycle—from pipeline generation to close—exciting our customers to adopt our payroll solution. Working closely with Account Managers, Sales Development, and Customer Success teams, you'll guide customers through their decision-making process and drive significant growth for Personio.
Job Responsibility:
Account Expansion: identify and convert existing Personio customers into Personio Payroll users
Sales Ownership: manage full sales cycle from first interest to closing deals
Payroll Expertise: act as subject matter expert and trusted advisor for Personio Payroll
Market Development: strategically build and develop the German Payroll market within Personio's existing customer base
Product Collaboration: provide critical feedback to product development team
Lead Generation: partner with Sales Development, Account Management and Marketing teams to develop and execute lead generation strategies
Cross-functional Partnership: collaborate with Revenue & Success teams, Solution Engineering, and Partnerships to integrate Personio Payroll
Requirements:
Hunter Mentality: high drive, strong sense of ownership, resilience, and solution-oriented approach
Sales Experience: 3+ years of end-to-end B2B SaaS sales experience, ideally with focus on cross-selling, account management, or HR/Payroll/Finance solutions
Proven Sales Success: track record of exceeding sales targets within an existing customer base and delivering accurate forecasts
Stakeholder Management: skillfully manage and influence multiple stakeholders across Payroll, HR, IT, and C-level
Analytical Mindset: leverage data and sales tools like Salesforce, Zoom, and Gong to drive insights
Product Curiosity: eager to quickly learn complex products and develop deep expertise in payroll-related customer needs
Language Proficiency: fluent in German (C2) and English (C1), with strong written and verbal communication skills
What we offer:
Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years
Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Impact Day
Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities
Gather for meals, cultural initiatives, and events
Healthy snacks, drinks, and a weekly catered lunch
20 Flex Days per year to work remotely from other locations