Account Executive – Central Europe (DACH)

xperiences. Through our expansive global network, product-passionate community & enterprise technology, we connect thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers. Our solutions enable brands to connect with consumers and collect valuable user-generated content, at an unprecedented scale. This content achieves global reach by leveraging our extensive and ever-expanding retail, social & search syndication network. And we make it easy for brands & retailers to gain valuable insights from real-time consumer feedback with intuitive tools and dashboards. The result is smarter shopping: loyal customers, increased sales, and improved products. The problem we are trying to solve : Brands and retailers struggle to make real connections with consumers. It's a challenge to deliver trustworthy and inspiring content in the moments that matter most during the discovery and purchase cycle. The result? Time and money spent on content that doesn't attract new consumers, convert them, or earn their long-term loyalty. Our brand promise : closing the gap between brands and consumers. Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It’s official: Bazaarvoice is a Great to Work in the US , Australia, India, Lithuania, France, Germany and the UK! Bazaarvoice is looking for an extraordinarily talented, high-performing Account Executive to join our EMEA sales team. This role is designed for a unique, new- hunter who craves a challenge, thrives outside their comfort zone, and possesses the strategic rigor to manage a high-value retail territory across Central Europe (DACH). Who we want: The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong record of achievement in a new sales position within SaaS &/or/other online based technologies.Having a background selling into multiple Executive/C-Level stakeholders is a must.Experience navigating through an organisation to sell a multi-solution offering, with the ability to drive urgency and be assertive in every step of your processAbility to navigate ambiguous circumstances both internally and externallyAbility to juggle multiple competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines and objectivesProven tenacity and success with prospecting your own accounts and setting your own meetings.Comfort in developing a technical understanding of how our products work, to enable stronger sales cycles. Building and maintaining a pipeline of new prospect accounts.Uncovering and understanding a client’s needs through in-depth discovery and positioning Bazaarvoice’s value according to those specific needsDemonstrating the value propositions of our products and services by positioning a high-ROI solution.Confidently lead a sales cycle and collaborate internally with various teams to close (pre-sales, marketing, product specialists etc.).Ability to manage and grow the territory with accurate and realistic forecasting. Requirements 3+ years new sales experience in eCommerce, digital or SaaS.Follows a proven sales methodology. We use BANT which we’ll give you full training on, but we expect knowledge and experience of a recognised sales methodology.Proven track-record of overachieving quota, and clear demonstrable experience of building champions in new accounts to draft mutual close plans with the client.Strong work ethic: self-motivated with an ability to learn quickly and hold yourself accountable to hitting quotaClear and concise communication skills, as well as effectively listen with both clients and internal partnersFluent written and oral in German and English Experience nice to have Additional language skills.Experience using SalesForce, Powerpoint &/or ExcelFull authorization to work in the EU without any restrictions, sponsorship will not be provided Why join Bazaarvoice? Customer is key We see our own success through our customers’ outcomes. We approach every situation with a customer first mindset. Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust We believe in the power of authentic feedback because it’s in our DNA. We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance. Passionate Pursuit of Performance Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity. We love what we do, and because we’re laser focused on our mission. Innovation over Imitation We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo. We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage. Stronger Together We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives. We champion what’s best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams. As a stronger company we build a stronger community. Want to see our culture in action? Explore our global Linkedin Life Page, Life at Bazaarvoice to see the bigger picture, or visit our EMEA Life Page to meet our regional teams and see what life is like in our local offices. Commitment to diversity and inclusion Bazaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the world’s smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers. Please note that a background check forms part of our final hiring process. 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