Sales Director DACH & Benelux

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Hiring Remotely in Spain
Remote
130K-140K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media
The Role
Individual-contributor sales role driving revenue across DACH and Benelux for data-related products. Build and manage pipeline, execute territory plans, negotiate contracts, develop strategic account relationships, accelerate customer adoption, and represent customer needs to inform product innovation. Regular travel for client meetings.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Opportunity:
 
In this role, you will focus on data-related sales opportunities. You will be an individual contributor and your broad responsibilities will include developing and managing a growing book of business across your assigned region. You will drive business and technical relationships, close business at a rapid rate by helping to define and identify key opportunities, markets, contract vehicles and solutions. This role will support Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. You will establish deep business and technical relationships through your knowledge of the customer’s mission and the environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical sales, they will possess a business background that enables them to drive customer engagement at the executive level, and they will have a technical background that enables them to easily communicate the details of our product offerings while interacting with the technical contacts of our customers.
  
Key Responsibilities:
 
  •  Drive revenue and market share in assigned region
  •  Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan
  •  Create & articulate compelling value propositions around Ookla data services
  •  Accelerate customer adoption
  •  Maintain a robust sales pipeline
  •  Facilitate contract negotiations
  •  Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
  •  Ensure customer satisfaction
  •  Moderate travel for in ­person client meetings
  •  Drive product innovation through thorough understanding and representation of customer and industry trends/needs to ensure Ookla continues to provide a powerful and differentiated value proposition
 
Job Qualifications:
 
  •  5 ­-10 years of enterprise-level technology-related sales or business development experience
  •  Fluency in German and English is a must
  •  Experience selling nascent products/services into new markets is strongly desired.
  •  Familiarity with internet, cellular and broadband technology and infrastructure
  •  Self-motivated with a track record of appropriate urgency and follow-through
  •  Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach is required
  •  Strong verbal and written communications skills with both clients and internal audiences, able to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
  •  Knowledge and expertise with Ookla’s product offerings, including our licensing, data, awards and advertising products, or experience with similar products
  •  Ability to travel regularly to meet and connect with prospective clients, existing clients, and to attend Ookla corporate and team functions
  •  Global business experience a plus, with special focus on defining and growing new market
  •  B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent, Masters degree or international business education a plus
  •  Background Check Required
 

About 

Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.


Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.


 

About Accenture

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.


Compensation Range 

Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is €130,000 - €140,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

Skills Required

  • 5-10 years of enterprise-level technology-related sales or business development experience
  • Fluency in German and English
  • Experience selling nascent products/services into new markets
  • Familiarity with internet, cellular and broadband technology and infrastructure
  • Self-motivated with appropriate urgency and follow-through
  • Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills across all organizational levels
  • Knowledge and expertise with Ookla's product offerings or experience with similar products
  • Ability to travel regularly to meet prospective and existing clients and attend company functions
  • Global business experience (focus on defining and growing new markets)
  • B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent (Masters or international business education a plus)
  • Background check required

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  • Healthcare Strength Employer covers a substantial portion of medical costs and offers multiple plan choices with supportive features such as HSA options, low-deductible access points, and telemedicine. Wellbeing resources and mental health support further reinforce the overall healthcare offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents is complemented by family‑planning support and practical assistance like medical travel and related logistics. Additional caregiving leave and adoption assistance are also described.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off in several regions and dedicated Volunteer Time Off indicate a broad approach to rest and community engagement. Company holidays and paid sick time add to overall time‑off flexibility.

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