Account Executive - DACH Financial Services

To be successful in this role, you need:

• Experience navigating a complex sales cycle from start to finish, leveraging internal resources within the larger sales organisation, cross functionally with the customer success team and externally across customer and partner ecosystems
• Strong presentation skills for delivering in-person and virtual presentations to LOB & IT audiences, highlighting your ability to perform client discovery, communicate ROI and build business value
• In-depth understanding of Banking / Financial institutions across DACH and their buying behaviours
• To be a trusted advisor to both customers and colleagues to leverage multiple stakeholders throughout complex deals
• To actively seek to understand industry trends to help position against competitors

Basic Qualifications:

• Significant direct selling experience as an Enterprise Account Executive, selling complex technologies at the enterprise level to Global 2000 customers
• History of consistent quota achievement
• Examples of landing new customer logos
• Strong job tenure: history of displaying loyalty and perseverance through long, stable job tenure and positive career trajectory
• Fluent English & German

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.