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Account Executive, Benelux

Thomas · Remote · UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
12d 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 2h agoon Thomas's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Win new customers among mid-sized and larger organisations in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, selling software that helps them make better hiring and leadership decisions. You'll find many of your own potential customers, with help from Business Development Associates.
Who you'd sell to
HR, talent and business leadersIn their words: “Build relationships with senior HR, talent and business leaders, understanding their challenges and showing how Thomas can help.”
Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 12 days.
Company hiring
2 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
About Thomas   Thomas helps organisations predict how people will perform, connect and grow at work. For over 40 years, organisations around the world have used Thomas to make better people decisions. Today, we're building the next step: Predictive People Intelligence. Our platform, CXI, brings together Behaviour, Personality, Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence and Connection, helping HR and business leaders make hiring, team and leadership decisions based on evidence rather than instinct. We're growing across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, and we're looking for a Dutch and English-speaking Account Executive to help bring our people intelligence solutions to more organisations across Benelux. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to take real ownership of new business growth across Benelux, working with mid-sized and larger organisations to solve meaningful people challenges. You'll manage the full sales cycle, from understanding customer needs and demonstrating value through to negotiation and closing. But the relationship doesn't end with the signature. You'll work alongside Customer Success to help the customers you win realise value and identify opportunities to grow. You'll also be part of a collaborative sales pod, working closely with Business Development Associates and colleagues across the region to build pipeline, develop opportunities and strengthen our presence in Benelux. We're looking for someone who enjoys winning new business, believes in consultative selling and is excited by the opportunity to help shape our growth in an important international market. What you'll be doing Win new business and develop customer relationships - Own the full sales cycle, from discovery and product demonstrations through to proposals, negotiation and closing. - Build relationships with senior HR, talent and business leaders, understanding their challenges and showing how Thomas can help. - Develop and execute a Benelux territory plan, prioritising organisations with the strongest fit for our solutions. - Work alongside Business Development Associates and regional colleagues to develop qualified opportunities, while proactively building your own pipeline. - Partner with Customer Success to support newly won customers and identify opportunities for further growth. Drive commercial performance - Take ownership of your sales targets, managing a healthy pipeline and maintaining accurate, evidence-based forecasts in Salesforce. - Navigate complex buying processes across Benelux, including multiple decision-makers, procurement requirements and tenders. - Collaborate with Marketing on regional campaigns, events and initiatives that generate demand and strengthen our market presence. - Share customer insights, regional market trends and successful sales approaches to help strengthen our wider sales team. Requirements What we're looking for We're looking for a commercially driven salesperson who knows how to build relationships, uncover customer needs and turn opportunities into successful partnerships. You'll bring: - Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken, with the confidence to manage customer conversations and negotiations in both languages. - A proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets in B2B SaaS, technology or digital solutions. - Experience managing the full sales cycle, using a consultative, insight-led approach to discovery, demonstrations and negotiation. - Experience selling into the Benelux market, or a strong understanding of how organisations in the region make purchasing decisions. - Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and navigating complex buying decisions. - Experience building your own pipeline, alongside working collaboratively with business development teams. - Strong commercial judgement, with experience managing opportunities, forecasts and territory plans using Salesforce or a similar CRM. - A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different countries. It would be great if you also have: - French language skills, particularly for customers in Belgium. - Experience navigating corporate or public sector tender processes. - Knowledge of HR technology, talent assessment, psychometrics or people development. - Experience using modern sales technologies, including AI-powered tools. You don't need to tick every box. If you have strong consultative B2B sales experience, meet our Dutch and English language requirements and are excited by what we're building, we'd encourage you to apply. Why Thomas - Help shape an emerging category: Be part of our journey in Predictive People Intelligence, combining technology with decades of expertise in people science. - Play a key role in regional growth: Help develop our presence across Benelux, with ownership of your territory and the opportunity to influence how we grow. - Sell something meaningful: Help organisations make better decisions about their people, teams and leaders. - Work internationally: Collaborate with colleagues across Benelux and our wider Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success and Psychology teams. - Be part of a modern sales environment: Join a team investing in better ways of selling, from deal management and forecasting to AI-powered tools. - Flexible location: Based in Belgium or the Netherlands, with UK-based candidates also considered. Thomas Assess – Our Talent Assessment Tool At Thomas, we believe in the value of understanding people and bringing evidence into hiring decisions. As part of our recruitment process, we use Thomas assessments to gain insight into role-relevant behaviours and strengths, alongside interviews and other selection evidence. We're committed to an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome conversations about any adjustments you may need throughout the process. Read to make an impact? Join us and help more organisations across Benelux unlock the power of people intelligence. Apply today and be part of what's next at Thomas.
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