Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago, USA

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Hiring Remotely in AUT
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112K-170K Annually
Senior level
Software
The Way to Modern Content
The Role
Drive enterprise SaaS sales across an assigned region by prospecting, closing complex deals, developing territory plans, and selling to executive marketing and digital buyers. Lead prospects through presentations, negotiations, legal and procurement processes, while expanding priority accounts and supporting customer upsells. Build relationships with partners and GSIs, represent Storyblok at events, evangelize its headless CMS and digital experience platform, and mentor colleagues.
Summary Generated by Built In

Storyblok is a headless CMS that enables marketers and developers to create with joy and publish with confidence. It empowers you to deliver structured and consistent content everywhere: websites, apps, AI search, and beyond.

Legendary brands like Virgin Media O2, Oatly, and TomTom use Storyblok to make a bigger, faster market impact.


WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts”. Plus these benefits:

  • Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
  • Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
  • Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
  • Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
  • The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
  • As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
  • An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

JOB SUMMARY

2025 was a banner year for Storyblok as the EMEA team exceeded all quarterly targets we are seeking to strengthen our operation with a Enterprise Account Executive who can bring high levels of experience in supporting clients to build exceptional digital experiences.

The ideal candidate will be an evangelist who can speak on behalf of Storyblok at events and has experience with DXP ecosystem selling. They should also have a strong GSI network and enthusiasm to mentor colleagues in the team. 

Storyblok is forecasting another year of record-breaking growth in 2026. This will be driven by AI disruption in digital experience. As a headless CMS, Storyblok is best positioned to enable customers to expose their content accurately to generative search engines like ChatGPT. Our recent product launches of Storyblok FlowMotion and Strata also present a game-changing reimagination for DXPs in the AI era. Your role will be pivotal in helping digital and marketing leaders navigate this rapidly changing landscape. 


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Directly contribute to the expansion of the assigned region through the generation of new Enterprise clients
  • Value selling working directly with executive buyers including Chief Marketing Officers and Heads of Digital 
  • Build and implement with an extended team a go-to-market plan to deliver maximum revenue potential for your territory
  • Work with and supporting the BDR & Partner team in outbound sales activities 
  • Lead potential new customers through the sales journey and presentation of Storyblok’s solutions
  • Prospect new customers (min 20% of pipeline should be self generated and the best AEs target 100% self generation)
  • Nurture a small number of priority accounts to generate expansions into new divisions as well as product upsells from the launch of Storyblok FlowMotion and Strata in 2026
  • Negotiation of commercial offers for customers
  • Navigate through the legal and procurement process in complex B2B SaaS sales
  • Maintain a healthy relationship with existing clients and support Customer Success in upselling into existing accounts
  • Evangelize the Storyblok vision through product demonstrations, in-market events, and account specific initiatives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Proven record of success in closing large and complex SaaS Enterprise deals over $200kAbility to map out and strategically define account & territory plansFamiliarity with Sales methodologies like Challenger Sales, SPIN Selling, Sandler, MEDDIC etc.
  • 5 years of proven SaaS solution selling experience as an Account Executive
  • Evidence of relationship building skills with an ability to grow and nurture relationships
  • Some technical knowledge of the CMS space and digital experience ecosystem
  • Ability to switch the context and messaging between technical and marketing audiences
  • Must be fluent in the local language of the territory (speaking and writing)
  • Travel primarily within the assigned region, to foster client relationships and participate in events that contribute to the growth and success of Storyblok

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

  • Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission and VSOP (Virtual Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Ramp up schedule including onboarding training at hire and continuous sales and product training 
  • Career Advancement in a fast paced and rapidly growing organization, mobility within the firm
  • Joining an organization who was recently named the Leader with the Best Strategy by IDC and has received over 70 awards by users of G2

U.S. Base Salary Range: $112,050 - $170,000 
At Storyblok, we are committed to equitable compensation and pay transparency. We consider many factors when it comes to compensation, such as the scope of the role, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our base salary ranges are determined by job and job level and are benchmarked to relevant location and industry data. The range displayed represents the target US base compensation range within which we are hiring for this role. For some roles Storyblok also offers a competitive commission structure.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co-working space

GENERAL TERMS

Storyblok has a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a hiring environment in which all people feel they are equally respected and valued, irrespective of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, citizenship or any other characteristic. You can find more information about our privacy policy here.

All communications regarding job opportunities at Storyblok will come from an official Storyblok employee with an email address ending in @storyblok.com. We will never redirect you to another portal or another site that is unrelated to our domain (storyblok.com).

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If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Proven success closing large and complex SaaS enterprise deals exceeding $200,000
  • At least 5 years of SaaS solution-selling experience as an Account Executive
  • Ability to strategically define account and territory plans
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies such as Challenger Sales, SPIN Selling, Sandler, or MEDDIC
  • Evidence of relationship-building skills and ability to grow and nurture relationships
  • Technical knowledge of the CMS space and digital experience ecosystem
  • Ability to adapt messaging for technical and marketing audiences
  • Fluency in the local language of the assigned territory, both spoken and written
  • Travel within the assigned region for client relationships and events

Storyblok Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Storyblok and has not been reviewed or approved by Storyblok.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid annual leave of 25 days plus local public holidays, alongside sick and parental leave, signals broad time‑off support. Flexible policies such as special leave and occasional sabbaticals further expand coverage.
  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance are provided, complemented by mental health benefits and an Employee Assistance Program. Wellness programs and events add to the overall health support.
  • Flexible Benefits A fully remote setup with flexible start/finish times is supported by home‑office equipment, monthly allowances, and sponsored co‑working options. Regular team offsites and online gatherings round out lifestyle‑oriented perks.

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The Company
HQ: Linz
240 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Storyblok is a headless content management system (CMS) designed to help businesses and developers manage digital content for websites, apps, and other digital experiences. The term "headless" means that Storyblok separates content management from the presentation layer, allowing developers to have more flexibility and control over how content is displayed.

Why Work With Us

We’re all made up of different backgrounds, and experiences from around the world. Our Storyblok team consists of a pro moto racer, music anthropologist, marine biologist, running fans, snow bunnies, ex-cabin crew on super-jumbo jets, a Boca Junior football fan, and more!

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