Strategic Account Executive, DACH telco (German speaking)
25 days ago Flexible / Remote
About us
Atlassian is a leading provider of collaboration software. Our software products help teams all over the planet make the impossible, possible.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology
Sales | Munich, Germany | Remote, Germany | Full-Time
Working at Atlassian
Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.
This is a remote, field sales position. To help our teams work together effectively we're looking for someone based in Germany.
In this role, you will:
Your background:
Benefits & Perks
Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit
Working at Atlassian
Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.
This is a remote, field sales position. To help our teams work together effectively we're looking for someone based in Germany.
In this role, you will:
- Work on a territory of 2-4 Strategic customers and report to the Director of Strategic Sales for the DACH region
- Develop and close new sales opportunities, develop and implement named account or territory plans, generate and maximise expansion opportunities across our full portfolio of products and ensure a high bar of customer success
- Be the main Atlassian point of contact or escalation point for a selection of Atlassian's most strategic named accounts
- Identify key decision-makers within target accounts and build strong relationships with them.
- Understand the business objectives and challenges of potential customers and positioning solutions to address their needs.
- Collaborate with internal teams, Channel Partners, Product Specialists, Account Managers, and Solution Engineers to streamline sales processes and enhance overall customer satisfaction
- Lead complex negotiations and contract discussions with customers.
- Conduct market research and stay informed about industry trends to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
- Provide regular updates and forecasts on sales performance to senior management.
- Travel as necessary to meet with clients, attend industry events, and participate in conferences.
- Mentor and providing guidance to junior members of the sales team, if applicable.
Your background:
- 10+ years of quota-carrying strategic enterprise software sales experience (field sales role)
- Experience managing strategic telco accounts
- Fluent German and English language skills (speaking and writing)
- Experience driving transformation deals in large global accounts with multi-million dollar spend thresholds
- Experience engaging and building C-level and other executive relationships
- Experience navigating complex procurement processes with multiple stakeholders and complex purchasing needs
- Proficient in leading and guiding a highly matrixed support team across geographies, getting cross functional teams aligned and marching toward the same goals
- Building and leading territory & strategic account plans
- Experience leading or coordinating Account team
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding performance targets
- Excited to engage and influence your team, driving strength, passion, and excitement to your colleagues
Benefits & Perks
Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit
Additional Information
- Job category: Sales
- Posted: 25 days ago
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(k) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Office Life and Perks
- Holiday Events
- Casual Dress
- Pet-Friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Professional Development
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote from Within
Diversity And Inclusion
- Founder led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program