Enterprise Account Executive (Germany)

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Hiring Remotely in Germany
Remote
Senior level
Software • Analytics • Cybersecurity
Optro helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity, redefining GRC for the agentic future of risk management.
The Role
Sell and expand enterprise SaaS accounts across the DACH region. Own new logo acquisition and account growth, manage complex multi-stakeholder deals, build C-level relationships, collaborate with Pre-Sales, Business Value Consulting, Marketing and strategic alliances, and operate from a Germany-based home office with client travel as needed.
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Who We Are

Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, Optro is the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform on the market. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: Optro is top-rated on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.
At Optro, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for the seventh year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte!

Why This Role is Exciting

At Optro, we empower businesses with award-winning technology that transforms risk into strategic advantage. As we continue our expansion in the DACH region, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to drive meaningful business outcomes with our innovative solutions.

If you are a relationship-driven sales professional with a consultative mindset and a passion for delivering value to enterprise customers, this is your opportunity to shape the future of risk and compliance in one of Europe’s most advanced economies.


**Ideal location for this role would be Munich, Germany - Remote, with possibility of hybrid options in the future
Opportunities in This Role

  • Work alongside a mission-driven team that values integrity, excellence, and shared success.

  • Thrive in a collaborative culture that celebrates high performance and continuous improvement.

  • Enjoy flexibility with remote-based working.

  • Be part of a high-growth company recognized as a Great Place to Work, where your impact is visible and rewarded.

  • Access competitive compensation, professional development, and career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a portfolio of enterprise accounts—including both publicly listed and privately held companies—across the DACH region.

  • Drive new logo acquisition and existing customer expansion, contributing directly to our growth in a key European market.

  • Operate from your home office in Germany, with travel to clients as needed or our London based AuditBoard office.

  • Report directly to the Director, Sales and work cross-functionally with regional and global teams.

  • Build trusted advisor relationships with C-level stakeholders by understanding their challenges and mapping them to AuditBoard’s platform capabilities.

  • Collaborate across Pre-Sales, Business Value Consulting, and Marketing, leveraging tools, partners, and events to drive pipeline and deal progression.

  • Partner with the strategic alliances to deliver integrated, customer-centric outcomes.

Attributes for a Successful Candidate 

  • 5–7 years of experience in enterprise technology sales, ideally in SaaS or GRC software solutions.

  • Proven success in complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and closing high-value deals.

  • Demonstrated experience in value-based selling and establishing long-term client partnerships.

  • Native-level German fluency and excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written).

  • A collaborative mindset and experience working cross-functionally with global teams

  • Comfortable leveraging structured sales frameworks (e.g., MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale).

  • A learning-oriented mindset and a desire to grow within a fast-paced, international environment.

  • Familiarity with German regulatory environments and enterprise procurement expectations.

Perks (Germany)

  • Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America and EMEA!

  • Monthly work from home allowance

  • Competitive compensation & bonus program

  • Company paid pension contribution

  • Annual Leave: 30 days

  • Employee resource groups

  • Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!

*perks may vary based on eligibility/location

Our Company Values

  • Customer obsession: It starts and ends here. Consistently ask yourself how what you’re doing creates value for our customers. It’s a mindset.

  • Gritty resilience: Make it happen. Find a way. Move fast, stay positive, and do what it takes.

  • Drive innovation: Create the future. Continuously improve what exists and invent what’s next.

  • Win, together: One team. No silos, no egos. Drive to be the best and support each other’s success.

  • Growth mindset: 10x, not 10%. Think in orders of magnitude, not increments. Seek feedback, learn, and improve.


Please note that background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.
We love building strong partnerships, but please note that Optro cannot accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation.

 

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Skills Required

  • 5-7 years of enterprise technology sales experience (SaaS or GRC)
  • Proven success in complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and closing high-value deals
  • Experience with value-based selling and establishing long-term client partnerships
  • Native-level German fluency and excellent English communication skills
  • Experience working cross-functionally with global teams
  • Comfortable using structured sales frameworks (e.g., MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale)
  • Familiarity with German regulatory environments and enterprise procurement expectations
  • Operate from a home office in Germany and travel to clients or London office as needed
  • Background check (required as part of hiring)

Optro Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A monthly wellness stipend (often cited around $200), mental-health resources like Headspace, coaching, and therapy, plus office meals/snacks and hybrid/remote flexibility enhance day-to-day support. These extras contribute to a well-rounded package beyond base pay.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO spans vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement, with many salaried roles described as having flexible or “unlimited” PTO. Paid leave options for parents further expand available time away.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Salary ranges are openly listed for multiple roles (e.g., Senior Software Engineer II at $156,000–$214,500 with a 15% target bonus), indicating clear pay bands and structure. Stated positioning of a competitive compensation and bonus program supports expectations of market-aligned pay.

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The Company
HQ: Cerritos, California
779 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Optro (formerly AuditBoard) helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity, redefining GRC through an agentic system of action. More than 50% of the Fortune 500 trust Optro to elevate audit, risk, and compliance in addressing a new era of risk. Optro is top-rated by customers on G2 and was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools, Assurance Leaders. To learn more, visit: optro.ai.

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