New Business Account Executive (German speaker)

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See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next New Business Account Executive. About the job This position is needed to sell into high value Enterprise prospects and existing customers with ARR over $25k. You will play a key role in further growing Twilio’s Communication Products business across the DACH Region. You will be responsible for sourcing new, high value customers as well as driving the sales process from internal leads to qualifying new prospects and handling deals to closure. Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: Be responsible for new customer acquisition and driving ACV for a specific set of accounts while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Master creating pricing proposals, negotiating terms and managing the contract process. Ideally, you also have experience selling communications to a technical and business audience, building trust and mutual respect with technical customers and peers. Be passionate about what you do and you are able to think outside of the box and have extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills to make complex contractual, technical, and financial details sound simple. Able to balance challenging priorities and handle multiple projects/deals at the same time. Qualifications Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! *Required: 6+ years of Enterprise Sales experience and a track record of personally selling and closing complex solutions to enterprise and software companies. Strong experience identifying, mapping and prospecting enterprise accounts Proven success in selling complex, technical solutions such as cloud communications platforms, APIs, and/or enterprise software Experience in account management, developing and managing large enterprise clients, and a history of meeting or exceeding sales targets Experience working with Fortune 500 or similarly large enterprises Background in working within a quota-driven environment with proven ability to close high-value deals (e.g., six to seven figures) Expertise in solution-based selling or consultative selling Strong negotiation and contract management skills, including handling complex deals with long sales cycles. Prospecting and lead generation skills—ability to develop a pipeline through multiple channels, including direct sales, partnerships, and networking. Ability to build and nurture relationships with C-level executives, decision-makers, cross-functional partners and key stakeholders in large enterprises Strong presentation and negotiation skills Comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Fluent in German Desired: Ideally, you also have experience selling both to a business and technical audience Understanding of the CPaaS ecosystem and familiarity with: Cloud communications (voice, SMS, chat, video, etc.). APIs and integrations for communication services. Telecommunications industry dynamics. Knowledge of enterprise technology architecture and the technical needs of large organizations, including how CPaaS solutions integrate with existing systems. Location This role will be remote, and based in UK or Ireland. Travel We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way. 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