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Account Partner - CRO

Veeva · 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?”

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The job

What you'd do
Manage and grow relationships with contract research organisations (CROs) across Europe, selling software to their business, IT and top executives. You'll find new opportunities and win deals, from first call to signed contract, and work mostly from home in Germany.
What you'd sell

Cloud lab software that tracks samples and test results

When a food or drink maker tests its products in a quality lab, it has to keep track of every sample and every result. The problem is, a regulated lab has to prove that every result is accurate, and the records have to hold up under inspection. Veeva sells a cloud LIMS, lab software that tracks samples and test results, so the lab can manage its quality work in modern cloud software.

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Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
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 47 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
31 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Same role posted many times. The company has 8 or more open postings with this exact title. Could be a big build-out, could be a revolving door. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

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.

    How many reps are you hiring for this, and how many from last year's class are still here?

    Hiring a lot can mean growth, or people leaving.

  2. 2.

    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.

  3. 3.

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

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    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.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment 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
Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.   At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.   As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.   Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. The Role As the Account Partner for Veeva Development Cloud, you will be part of the foundational team representing the Veeva Development Cloud for European Contract Research Organisations (CROs). The Account Partner will be responsible for generating opportunities, winning business, and managing strategic relationships with our CRO customers and prospects. A strong understanding of the life sciences industry and the role of CROs within it, enterprise software sales cycle, and a passion for making market changes with innovative technology are ideal for this role. Candidates must have 3+ years of combined experience across SaaS sales, account management, and/or consulting experience focused on life sciences companies. The candidate must also have a proven track record of account management, servicing CROs, or working for CROs. What You’ll Do - Manage relationships with key stakeholders across Business, IT, and C-level - Meet/exceed pipeline generation and revenue targets - Manage complex sales cycles, utilising internal and external resources as appropriate - Keep current with industry trends and engage customers in addressing their business challenges - Act with urgency, integrity, and a focus on the customer Requirements - 5+ years of combined experience across sales, account management, and consulting services - 2+ years of account management servicing CROs or working in CROs - Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas - Enterprise Sales experience with Life Science Software Solutions - Strategic account planning and execution skills - Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills - Ability to work with a wide range of customers, from end users to C-level - Must be highly self-motivated and able to work with little direct supervision - Must have a team-first mentality - Business-level fluency in English Nice to Have - Experience selling eClinical solutions (EDC, RTSM, eCOA) to CROs and/or Sponsors on a study-by-study basis Interviewing with Veeva We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect. - Follow the application process and submit your resume. - Within 3 days, you will receive a link to a personality assessment administered by a third party, unless you have already completed it with Veeva previously. - Once you complete the assessment, our team will review your full application package and follow up via email with our decision. - If moving to the interview stage, the process is as follows: - A conversation with the hiring manager - A practical case exercise - A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader. - Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision.  Compensation - Total compensation:  140,000 - 250,000 EUR - The total compensation range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential total compensation range for this role. Please note that actual total compensation may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position's total compensation may be composed of other types of compensation, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus. #RemoteGermany #LI-Associate Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.   As an equal opportunity employer, Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. It comes in many forms. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability and life experience shape us all into unique individuals. We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
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