Account Executive Large Accounts - Spain

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Own the full sales cycle for Spanish mid-market and enterprise accounts, from prospecting through contract signature. Build executive relationships, manage complex negotiations, develop a strategic pipeline, optimize merchant value, and represent Alma at industry events. The role also supports the growth of the Madrid hub and Iberia market. Candidates need 5–10 years of B2B software sales experience, native Spanish, fluent English, and a proven record of exceeding sales targets.
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🧡 About Alma

At Alma, we believe sustainable commerce depends on fair, well-balanced trade. Because finance plays a pivotal role in business, our mission is to put it back in its rightful place, serving merchants and consumers.

Our installment and deferred payment solutions help merchants boost sales by 20% or more, increase customer loyalty, and deliver a seamless shopping experience, without encouraging bad debt.

As the buy now pay later leader in France and active in 10 European countries, we've empowered more than 25,000 merchants and 10 million consumers.

With 400+ Almakers and €160M+ ARR, Alma is scaling rapidly across Europe as a member of the Next40, and we're just getting started!

👐 About the team

Iberia is a growing team at Alma. We're already 5 people and aim to be around 10 by the end of 2027. Part of the team is based in Paris, and we're opening a brand-new hub directly in Madrid.

The team will soon be managing €100M in volume, built in just one year, with strong prospects ahead. In Iberia, we have strong traction, with key merchants such as PcComponentes, Atrapamuebles, Maisons du Monde, Emma and Web Moveis signed in the last 12 months.

This position is a permanent contract (CDI) based in Madrid, with a hybrid working model. Only candidates with a valid work permit in Spain will be considered.

💼 About the job

As an Account Executive Large Accounts working for the Spanish market, you will:

Own the full sales cycle
  • Manage both outbound and inbound sales cycles for new Mid-Market and Enterprise accounts, from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and contract signature.
  • Develop a structured pipeline across accounts with turnovers ranging from €10M to over €1Bn.
Build trusted relationships with decision-makers
  • Engage with C-Level executives and act as a trusted advisor, understanding their challenges and demonstrating the value of Alma's solutions.
  • Lead complex negotiations and build strong, long-term relationships with strategic prospects.
Grow Alma's presence in Spain
  • Represent Alma at trade shows, conferences and relevant industry events in Spain and across Europe.
  • Help shape the development of the Madrid hub and contribute to the growth of the Iberia market.
Maximize merchant value and contribute to scalability
  • Maximize Alma's take rate by ensuring activated merchants are fully optimized.
  • Contribute to the optimization of internal processes that support Alma's continued growth and scalability.
🧰 You will work with

CRM, sales engagement tools, prospecting tools, communication tools.

🧩 About you

To succeed in this job

  • You have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in B2B Mid-Market or Enterprise software sales, ideally in payments, with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
  • You are a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • You have mastered the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to complex negotiation and contract signature.
  • You have a hunter mindset, strong analytical skills, and the autonomy, structure and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

And it will be nice if you also

  • You have experience in the Payments, BNPL, E-commerce or SaaS industries.
  • You have already worked in an early-stage startup or helped launch a new offer in the Spanish market.
  • You have experience selling to large accounts with turnovers ranging from €10M to over €1Bn.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Alma, we believe great hires come from diverse paths. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity and the ability to grow as much as experience.

🧘 What's in it for you

If you join, you will be able to grow and make an impact by:

  • Joining a high-traction Iberia team at a pivotal stage, helping build the new Madrid hub and shape the next phase of Alma's growth in Spain.
  • Owning strategic relationships with major merchants and engaging directly with C-Level decision-makers.
  • Contributing to a business that is already managing €100M in Iberia volume, while helping scale the team from 5 people today to around 10 by the end of 2027.
🤑 Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package aligned with the Madrid market and the scope of the role.
  • Benefits applicable to the Spanish employment framework will be shared during the recruitment process.
🎯 Interview Process
  • Phone interview with a Recruiter (30 minutes).
  • Remote interview with the Hiring Manager (60 minutes).
  • Remote or on-site business case study presentation (60 minutes).
  • Remote or on-site final interviews with the CRO (30 minutes) and the team (30 minutes).
  • Reference check.
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

At Alma, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and makes our community stronger. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels seen, respected, and empowered to do their best work whatever their gender, background, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability or lived experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all walks of life, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.


Skills Required

  • 5–10 years of relevant experience in B2B mid-market or enterprise software sales
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
  • Native Spanish speaker
  • Fluent English
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Mastery of the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, negotiation, and contract signature
  • Hunter mindset, strong analytical skills, autonomy, structure, and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Valid work permit in Spain
  • Experience in payments, BNPL, e-commerce, or SaaS
  • Experience at an early-stage startup or launching a new offer in the Spanish market
  • Experience selling to large accounts with turnovers from €10M to over €1Bn
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
380 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Alma is a French financial technology company providing installment-payment and pay-later solutions for merchants and consumers. Its platform enables shoppers to pay over time while helping merchants increase sales, strengthen customer loyalty, and deliver smoother checkout experiences without encouraging bad debt. Operating across 10 European countries, Alma serves more than 25,000 merchants and 10 million consumers and is expanding rapidly across Europe.

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