Account Executive - Mid Market | US
DeepLAbout the role
Meet DeepL
DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.
Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.
What sets us apart
What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.
Meet the team behind this journey
Our Mid-Market sales team is continuing its rapid growth and we are seeking a qualified Account Executive with a “hunter” mentality. In this role you will use your creative prospecting skills to strategically pursue net new business within our existing customer base and closing net new logos within the US and Canada. DeepL considers Mid-Market customers as those companies with 250-5000 employees.
Your role will encompass prospecting, developing, and closing business within a timely manner while focusing and aligning with customer requirements.
This role is a unique opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to high visibility, high impact projects. You will be successful in this role if you are able to act with autonomy, take accountability and be open to new perspectives and ideas. Our team carries a deep curiosity to learn and are always looking for innovative ways to meet and exceed customers expectations.
Your responsibilities
Serve as the front-line leader with Mid-Market prospects and customers by deeply understanding their problems and educating them on how our products can add value
Meet and exceed quarterly revenue and pipeline goals
Build pipeline consisting of new business, up-sell, and cross-sell opportunities
Accurately forecast your book of business and document in Salesforce
Create and execute your regional account plan aligning with target accounts, prospects and existing customers with a “land and expand” mindset
Incorporate tight collaboration with internal extended team (SDR, Solution Consultants, Customer Success Managers, Legal, Finance, Product, Marketing, and Finance) to support your customers and effectively navigate complex sales cycles
Help us build our US sales playbook
Qualities we look for
3-5+ years experience with Mid-Market software sales
Have a track record of consistently overachieving quota
An excellent consultative seller. You listen deeply to customers and genuinely care about helping them solve their problems
Have sold emerging technologies, won new logos, and expanded within existing accounts in in the US and Canada
Treat others with respect and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Well organized and don’t drop the ball on things that need to get done
Humble, driven, and naturally curious
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-starter, relentlessly resourceful, and have a “roll-up my sleeves and figure it out” attitude
Experience in a fast-paced company with the ability to adapt as needed
Are comfortable with a hybrid working model and able to come into our Austin office regularly (3x a week). This is important to us in order to bu
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