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Account Executive DACH (German-Speaking)

Supabase · Remote · Anywhere in Europe

Full health. Just posted.

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
2d 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?”

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The job

What you'd do
Sell Supabase, a database and backend tool, to developer-focused startups in German-speaking Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). You'll find most of your own new customers and run the sales process from first call to signed deal.
What you'd sell

Gives app builders a database and logins in one place

When a startup builds a new app, it needs a place to store user data, a way for people to log in, and somewhere to keep files. The problem is, getting all of those pieces to work together eats up time that could go into the app itself. Supabase gives them a database, logins, and file storage in one connected package, so they can focus on what the app actually does.

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Who you'd sell to
Developer-first startups, founders and buildersIn their words: “help grow our customer base of developer-first startups”
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 2 days.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Red lights

  • Pay. No pay listed at all.

Yellow lights

  • Fluent German required. The posting asks for fluent or business-level German. Worth knowing before you apply if you only sell in English.

Green lights

None spotted.

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
Supabase is the Postgres development platform, built by developers for developers. We provide a complete backend solution including Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search. All services are deeply integrated and designed for growth. About the Role We’re looking for a creative and driven German-Speaking Commercial Account Executive to help grow our customer base of developer-first startups. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in startup environments, enjoys navigating technical sales cycles, and wants to work closely with founders and builders using open source tools. You’ll manage full-cycle sales, partner cross-functionally to ensure smooth onboarding, and help define what modern sales looks like at Supabase. You Will: - Own the full sales cycle from lead to close - Run technical discovery and align on business outcomes - Partner with Sales Engineers and Product to demo capabilities - Educate customers on how Supabase fits into their stack - Build pipeline and consistently hit revenue targets We’re Looking For: - 2-5 years experience in a similar technical sales role - Strong understanding of developer workflows or infrastructure products - Ability to run a creative, value-driven sales process - Comfortable talking to founders, engineers, and technical buyers - Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments - Business-Level German WHAT WE OFFER - Fully Remote We hire globally. We believe you can do your best work from anywhere. There are no Supabase offices, but we provide a WeWork membership or co-working allowance you can use anywhere in the world. - ESOP Every team member receives ESOP (equity ownership) in the company. We want everyone to share in the upside of what we’re building together. - Tech Allowance Use this budget to set up your ideal work environment—laptop, monitor, headphones, or whatever helps you do your best work. - Health Benefits Supabase covers 100% of health insurance for employees and 80% for dependents, wherever you are. Your wellbeing and your family’s health are important to us. - Annual Off-Sites Once a year, the entire company gathers in a new city for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun. It’s a highlight of our year. - Flexible Work We operate asynchronously and trust you to manage your own time. You know what needs to be done and when. - Professional Development Every team member receives an annual education allowance to spend on learning—courses, books, conferences, or anything that supports your growth. ABOUT THE TEAM Supabase was born-remote and open-source-first. We believe our globally distributed team is our secret weapon in building tools developers love. - ~400 team members - 60+ countries - 20+ languages spoken - Over $1B raised (including our $500M Series F) - 540,000+ community members We move fast, build in public, and use what we ship. If it’s in your project, we probably use it in ours too. We believe deeply in the open-source ecosystem and strive to support—not replace—existing tools and communities.
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