The Role
Individual contributor driving data-related enterprise sales across DACH and Benelux. Develop and execute territory and account plans, build executive and technical relationships, maintain pipeline, and negotiate contracts. Use technical knowledge of connectivity and Ookla products to accelerate adoption and inform product innovation. Regular travel for client meetings is required.
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® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.
Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ookla is the place for you.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis 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 enterprise-level technology-related sales or business development experience
- Fluency in German and English
- Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach
- Knowledge and expertise with Ookla's product offerings or experience with similar products
- Familiarity with internet, cellular and broadband technology and infrastructure
- Self-motivated with a track record of urgency and follow-through
- Ability to travel regularly to meet prospective and existing clients and attend company events
- B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent (Masters or international business education a plus)
- Experience selling nascent products/services into new markets
- Global business experience with focus on defining and growing new markets
- Background check
Ziff Davis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ziff Davis and has not been reviewed or approved by Ziff Davis.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
