Senior Account Executive, Diversified Industries

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
128K-173K Annually
Big Data • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Analytics • Business Intelligence • Consulting
Celonis helps the world’s largest and most esteemed brands make processes work for people, companies and the planet.
The Role

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Team

We are looking for a dynamic Account Executive to join our North America Enterprise Sales Team. This role is primarily focused on acquiring new logos within the Diversified sector, while also driving strategic expansion within select enterprise accounts. Reporting to the Diversified Sales Director, you will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading products, proven sales strategies, and a collaborative team of Value Engineers and Business Development Representatives.

The Role

Your primary focus will be to acquire new customers and expand relationships with existing accounts, contributing to our strategic goal of maximizing market potential and increasing our enterprise presence across North America. This role can be based anywhere in the U.S.

What You’ll Do
  • Drive New Business: Identify and develop opportunities within a defined territory, targeting enterprise accounts to secure new business.

  • Own the Sales Cycle: Manage the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting and qualification to closing six-figure deals.

  • Engage Strategic Stakeholders: Build and nurture relationships across multiple lines of business, collaborating with C-level executives, operational leaders, and key decision-makers.

  • Deliver Tailored Solutions: Gain a deep understanding of customer challenges and demonstrate how Celonis’ solutions can address their strategic and operational needs.

  • Showcase Value: Present compelling use-case-driven pitches and demos—independently or with Value Engineers—to illustrate the measurable impact of Celonis solutions.

  • Collaborate with Partners: Work closely with Big 4 consulting firms, SaaS providers, and industry partners to strengthen the value proposition for your prospects.

  • Leverage Team Support: Partner with Business Development Representatives, Pre-Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, and Partner Managers to drive success.

What You’ll Need
  • Proven SaaS Sales Experience of 8+ years: A strong track record in enterprise SaaS sales, with a focus on new business acquisition and consistent achievement of revenue targets.

  • Expertise in Complex Sales: Experience managing long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within large enterprise accounts.

  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise business applications such as Analytics, BI, or ERP, with the ability to engage senior executives (e.g., CFO, COO, CSCO, CPO).

  • Business Acumen: A solid understanding of business processes and key performance indicators across functions like Finance and Supply Chain.

  • Vertical Experience: Experience or expertise in selling to specific industries.

  • Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities to influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers effectively.

  • Collaborative Mindset: A team-oriented approach, leveraging internal and external resources to achieve shared goals.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule. 

Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in Illinois, based on a Full Time Schedule.
$127,500$172,500 USD

What Celonis Can Offer You:

  • Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
  • Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more.
  • Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
  • Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
  • Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
  • Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
  • Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.

Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis’ Accessibility and Candidate Notices

By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process.

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Celonis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Policies include approximately 6+ months of paid parental leave globally, with 24 weeks for main carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, plus carer/emergency leave. Feedback suggests these provisions apply from day one and extend to adoption.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility All full‑time employees receive equity grants with refreshes and merit‑based awards, positioning ownership as a core element of total rewards. Feedback suggests equity access is broadly available across locations for eligible roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside free counseling sessions and subsidized fitness programs. Feedback suggests wellbeing resources are a prominent part of the package.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. # Approximately half of the top 200 companies of the Forbes Global 2000 are Celonis customers. # More than 30% of the Fortune Global 500, and more than 25% of the Fortune 500 are Celonis customers. # To date, Celonis customers have realized more than $8 billion in value, and identified more than $18 billion in value. Celonis has been recognized as: # Germany’s most valuable startup and one of the most valuable in New York City # One of the world’s 50 most valuable private companies # The first German decacorn and one of only 48 in the world # The second largest unicorn in Europe

Why Work With Us

Celonis is a dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work. Proudly calling ourselves Celonauts, we are innovators and change-makers who challenge the status quo. We tackle challenges together and celebrate our successes as a team in and out of the office. Together, we’re changing the world one process at a time. Care to join us?

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Celonis offers a hybrid work policy, blending remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration. Employees enjoy the comfort of working from home while benefiting from teamwork and connection in our modern office spaces.

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