Account Executive, DACH & Eastern Europe

We do things differently around here.

We built ClearBank on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it would be a catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. It would adapt to different needs so a new era in financial services could begin. We’re here to challenge the status quo in banking, are you?

We all know that transforming banking forever is not an easy mission, but we’re more than ready to rise to that challenge. We all do it every day; navigating new, unexpected and sometimes even daunting challenges. But we believe in ourselves and trust we can do it.

Want to innovate? Go for it. Push for a better way? You Can. If you think you have it in you, this is Where You Can.

What you can expect:

ClearBank is a place where you can do things differently and challenge the status quo. We will give you a high level of autonomy and transparency, and we trust you to make the right decisions for the bank.

If that excites you, how about joining our European Sales team as an Account Executive? Reporting to Head of Sales, DACH & Eastern Europe, you will be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently.

The Account Executive role is responsible for originating sustainable new business opportunities and large complex client prospects for ClearBank in DACH countries as well as in Eastern Europe (inc. the Balkans).

Your role includes:

• Creating, executing and reporting a targeted sales campaign in the Large Client segment

• Offering unique perspectives to potential clients that challenges the way they view their business to create momentum for the prospect to shift to ClearBank

• Managing a large pipeline of deals, ensuring continuous progress whilst simultaneously maintaining accurate deal reporting & metrics

• Engaging with clients across numerous roles and degrees of seniority throughout the sales process

• Representing the client when required for internal engagements where the voice of the customer is required

• Liaising with departments across ClearBank and with the client to resolve all client queries throughout the sales process

What you’ll bring:

To excel in this role, you’ll also need:

• Relevant experience from Fintech and/or Banking sectors and interest in being on the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry and company

• Excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate effective listening, questioning and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor information to your audience and take complex topics and simplify them so they are easy to understand

• Ability to quickly build robust relationships with stakeholders at all levels within an organisation and to be at ease meeting senior C-level executives

• Highly self-motivated and driven with a willingness to challenge yourself and step outside your comfort zone. We need people with enthusiasm to help us disrupt the banking landscape

• Willingness to learn and continually invest in yourself to improve your professional skills, standards, and abilities and strive for excellence

• A problem solver in real-time and able to think on your feet as needed without getting flustered

• Ability to prioritize effectively, staying focused on the highest value deliverables

• Excellent English and German skills. Fluency in another European language is a plus.

Regretfully we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time.

What makes a great ClearBank team member? Does this sound like you?

• You focus on solutions and positive outcomes, thinking radically and responsibly to find the best result for our customers, your colleagues and the bank;

• You actively seek feedback from others to drive your growth and development, always assuming positive intent from others and develop strong, trusting relationships you’re your colleagues and customers: you really, genuinely care;

• You always strive for the highest quality, but you know that done is better than perfect; you welcome a challenge knowing that they learn as you go and iterate;

• ‘I’ before ’we’, isn’t in your vocabulary

If this sounds like you then we encourage you to dust off that CV and apply!

What we offer in return:

• We're flexible – We support a culture of flexibility which allows our employees to achieve a strong work-life balance.

• Offices – Work in a way that works for you – whether that’s in the Amsterdam office, at home, or hybrid.

• Holiday – 27 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays.

• Work abroad – You have the flexibility to work outside of the Netherlands for up to 30 days in a rolling 12-month period.

• Socials – Regular social events open to all.

• Holiday swap – Option to swap your bank holidays to any other day of your choice.

• Wellbeing – long term disability cover and accident cover.

• Bigger than ClearBank – Take a couple of days per year to do something that matters to you.

• Pension – We offer generous pension contribution without mandatory employee contribution.

• Expense coverage – Mobile phone allowance and travel cost reimbursement.

• Family – Enhanced family-friendly leave.

• Personal development – We offer personal development budgets, opportunities to take part in role-related training and unlimited LinkedIn Learning.

And not forgetting the biggest benefit of all. The opportunity to be part of an incredible team that’s building a tech-bank fit for the future.

A little bit more about us! 

ClearBank is Where You Can belong: 

At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should – how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We’re committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they’re given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we’re most proud of: 

• 42% of our senior management roles are held by women 

• Our enhanced family leave policies

• Launching our partnership with Code First Girls 

• Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group 

Our hiring process and what you can expect:

Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you’re moving forward to the next stage; 

Screening: You’ll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we’ll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we’ll let you know that too); 

First Interview: You’ll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we’ll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams.  

Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team.

Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes.  

Offer: Congratulations! Get ready to transform banking forever! 

Our commitment to you as a candidate: 

We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you’ve been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time.  

We’re unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully.  

We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we’ll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon!  

Equal Opportunities

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration. 

ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation. 

As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable. 

The legal bit

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