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Account Executive

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5 Locations
60K-80K
Senior level
The Account Executive will drive new business growth, manage the entire sales cycle, and negotiate contracts while working in a startup environment.
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Description

Personalized coaching and hyper-tailored development plans come to life with Sama, a user-friendly app transforming how employers deliver unlimited professional growth opportunities.

At Sama, we’re on a mission to empower people and create workplaces where everyone can flourish. Sama is a purpose-driven, fast-growing company on a mission to tackle the $9 trillion employee engagement challenge. With trust from top-tier clients like Agoda, EQT, and CVC and IFRS. 

Come join our amazing team that is working to elevate the corporate environment by allowing employees to be their best selves - We’re building the future of work! 

We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to join our growing 'Go-to-Market Dream Team' in Lisbon. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our next phase of growth and company impact.

What you'll be doing:

We’re in the process of scaling Sama, and our success starts with new business. Be ready to be the CEO of your territory, from finding, meeting, negotiating, and closing new clients. 

You'll take ownership of the entire sales cycle, from outbound prospecting to contract negotiation and closing. 

Must Haves: 
  • You have a minimum of 5 years experience as an Account Executive
  • You have a minimum of 3 years of B2B SaaS experience
  • Experience selling directly to HR/L&D
  • You have done 360 degree sales (owning sourcing to closing)
  • Sold to US, UK or Ireland
  • Enjoy working in a startup environment
  • You are fluent and incredibly articulate in English, both verbal and written 
What people would say about you:
  • You have an ​​entrepreneurial mindset and are autonomous
  • You’re able to work in an environment with limited structure and processes
  • You’re obsessed with building end-to-end sales systems and processes that fuel sustainable revenue growth 
  • You’re excited to tackle new challenges head-on
  • You’re extremely curious
  • New opportunities and potential challenges excite you
  • You have a bias for action—you're a doer
  • You’re open, trustworthy, and committed
  • You’re a team player
What you’ll get:
  • €60,000-80,000 + commission + equity.
  • Fully remote working (-5/+1 GMT). 
  • Plenty of room for growth as our ambitious team grows too.
  • Access to your professional coach via our app.
  • Regular training and development.
Why join us?

You want to make a dent in the worlds and join a startup that has a positive impact on the world. You share our values:

  • Adaptable: Creativity, flexibility, and efficiency in responding to challenges.
  • Strive for Greatness: Pushing ourselves to deliver outstanding performance in everything we do.
  • Inclusive: Supporting and embracing diversity of thought, culture, and background.
  • Honest: Always transparent and truthful.
  • Fun: Fostering connection through a playful approach.

About Your Application:

Please submit your application in English, as it's our company language, and you'll be using it extensively if you join us.

Top Skills

B2B Saas

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