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Account Executive Enterprise DACH

1Password · Remote · Germany

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 1h agoon 1Password's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Win new customers among huge companies with 3,000+ staff across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and grow the ones you already have. You'll find most leads yourself through cold calls, with some coming in on their own.
What you'd sell

Password manager and sign-in security for company teams

When a company has staff signing in to dozens of apps and tools, there are a lot of logins to keep track of. The problem is, keeping every sign-in secure without slowing people down is hard. 1Password is an enterprise password manager that makes sure every app sign-in is secure and every device is trusted, so staff can get their work done without compromising security.

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Who you'd sell to
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Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 33 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
20 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $500M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing. About 1Password At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Unified Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work. If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future. Own a specific geographical region or country within the EMEA market which includes target-accounts and an existing book of business that has companies with 3000+ employees. Primary focus is on hunting new business opportunities, building sales pipeline, and driving growth within the ENT sector. Upscaling existing account base through expansion and upsell, leveraging our Extended Access Management Identity. How we’re using AI today Across GTM, we’re transforming the way we work with AI. We expect every seller, CSM, and team member to become a power user, using it daily to work smarter and move faster. AI is already embedded in how we operate – from real-time coaching that sharpens how we sell and interact with customers, to surfacing insights that help us anticipate needs – creating more time for meaningful customer engagement. If you’re excited to reshape how you think, make decisions, and drive growth with AI, you’ll feel right at home here. Expectations of this role This is a field-based sales role. That means you are expected to be regularly engaged in customer-facing activities, including in-person meetings, events, and other travel as required to effectively support your territory. Your primary work location will be your home office, but your role requires a lot of mobility and flexibility. Travel within your assigned territory, and occasionally outside of it, will be a part of your job, and you are responsible for managing your schedule in a way that works for the company and you. Note: All go-to market roles will have an in-person onboarding in Toronto.   What we're looking for: - You can communicate in English and German fluently - 5+ years of SaaS sales experience, preferably in security with a focus on Enterprise accounts OR top performance in MidMarket/Commercial and ready to step up. - Familiarity with the DACH region. - Demonstrated success in owning and growing a geographical territory or country within the DACH region. - Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and KPIs. - Outstanding sales skills in prospecting, pipeline building, strategic account planning, value-based selling, and territory management, with meticulous operating rigor in pipeline management, forecasting, and pacing to target - Demonstrated success in upselling & cross-selling to both new customers and across a book of business, and in uncovering customer pain points beyond what's initially shared - Proficient skills in business acumen, negotiation, relationship building, communication & presentation skills to C-Suite - Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex cybersecurity concepts, particularly in Identity and Access Management. - Self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently in a remote setting. - Preferable proficiency with Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, Linkedin Sales Navigator & Outreach Please note that this job description is subject to modifications and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. What you can expect: - Own Your Territory: Manage and grow your designated geographical region or country within EMEA, focusing on acquiring new ENT clients and expanding existing accounts. - Manage Pipeline: Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through proactive prospecting (cold calling, and networking), supplemented with inbound leads and effective pipeline development inline with our sales methodology. - Drive New Business Growth: Key Activities for effective sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets including: - Strategic Territory Segmentation: Refine client targeting by segmenting against Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) that align with enterprise needs and priorities. - Contextual Business Understanding & Multithreading: Develop deep insights into the enterprise's structure, key decision-makers, and buying processes. Implement multithreading to engage various stakeholders across departments, ensuring broad influence and deeper engagement. - Excellence in Outbound & Pipeline Generation: Leverage a combination of self-generated outreach, BDR collaboration, and marketing-driven initiatives to consistently build a high-quality pipeline. - Tailored Discovery & Scoping: Align 1Password’s value to the enterprise's unique challenges through comprehensive discovery and scoping, ensuring that proposed solutions are relevant and impactful at scale. - Continuous Improvement via Coaching: Maintain a growth mindset by actively participating in high-quality coaching sessions, driving incremental improvements in sales performance weekly - Drive Organic Growth: Identify opportunities to expand and cross-sell 1Password’s solutions within existing accounts by building key stakeholder relationships and leveraging your understanding of Extended Access Management. - Engage the Industry: Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to represent 1Password, build brand presence and build relationships with potential customers - Stay Informed: Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends and developments, particularly in Identity and Access Management, to provide valuable insights to clients and position 1Password as an industry leader. - Collaborate Cross-Functionally: - Internal Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with internal teams such as BDR, Solutions, Channels, Onboarding, and Customer Success to craft tailored solutions that address the complex needs of enterprise clients, ensuring alignment across the customer journey. - Multithreaded Client Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships across multiple stakeholders within enterprise client organizations, including C-level, IT, and security teams. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the client's business, enhancing account health and expanding long-term value. - Focus on Solution-Driven Selling: - Implement 1Password methodology to ensure our solutions are strategically aligned with client goals and tailored to their specific needs. - Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of client challenges, and position our offerings as impactful, customized solutions that drive value and outcomes. - Present and Negotiate: - Confidently present to executives, articulating the value proposition of our products and services. - Create mutual action plans to align the sales team and prospects on responsibilities, steps and timelines for closing deals. - Utilize effective negotiation skills to drive mutually beneficial outcomes. At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our culture At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first. You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone https://blog.1password.com/inside-the-culture-powering-1passwords-next-chapter/. Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results. How we work with AI We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password. This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. Our approach to work We recognize the power of both in person collaboration and remote work. Some roles are designated as remote-first, with an expectation that individuals work from their homes majority of the time, while others are designated as in-office roles, with an expectation of being on-site on a regular basis. We recognize that certain roles benefit from regular, in-person connection to support collaboration, team cohesion, and customer engagement. For all roles, occasional travel may be required. This includes things like: department-wide offsites, quarterly department meetings and periodic customer events. These events are typically held in varying locations across Canada, USA and/or EMEA. In leadership roles, you can expect to travel once per month on average. Note: All go-to market roles will have an in-person onboarding in Toronto. What we offer We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer: Health and wellbeing 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs 🏝 Generous PTO policy 💖 Company-wide wellness days (1 per quarter) Growth and future 📈 Company equity for all full-time employees 💸 Statutory pension plan 🔑 Free 1Password account Community 🤝 Paid volunteer days 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly 🌎 Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs You belong here. 1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love. Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs. Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law. 1Password uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including natural language processing and predictive analytics, to assist in the initial screening of employment applications and improve our recruitment process. See here https://www.ashbyhq.com/downloadables/ashby-bias-audit-08-2024.pdf for the latest third party bias audit information. If you prefer not to have your application assessed using AI/ML features, you may opt out by completing this form https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/1password/automation-notice. For additional information see our Candidate Privacy Notice https://1password.com/files/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf.
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