Position Overview
Tencent Cloud is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Strategic Sales Manager to be based in Amsterdam. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing Tencent Cloud’s most important strategic accounts in the Netherlands. This role requires a strategic mindset to define sales priorities, develop and execute action plans, exceed cloud sales targets, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in target accounts. The individual will play a critical role in driving cloud revenue growth, securing new large strategic clients—especially in Retail, telecom, eCommerce, Gaming —and leading the negotiation and management of high-value contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Own the full sales cycle: from prospecting and lead generation to closing contracts and driving account expansion.
Build and manage executive-level (C-level) relationships to become a trusted advisor.
Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve and exceed sales quotas.
Act as a product expert on Tencent Cloud's digital native offerings, crafting solution-based proposals.
Partner cross-functionally with Solutions Engineering, Legal, and Finance to deliver value and close complex deals.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 10+ years of B2B sales experience in technology/cloud/digital sectors, with a proven track record of selling complex solutions to C-level executives.
Skills: A true "hunter" with outstanding ability to close. Exceptional in consultative selling, negotiation, and executive communication.
Mindset: Highly motivated, goal-oriented self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Plus: Curiosity and experience in AI; background in E-commerce.
Languages: Fluent English is mandatory. Proficiency in a major European language (e.g., Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese) and/or Mandarin Chinese is a significant plus.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
Results-driven and quota-obsessed.
A skilled relationship-builder and strategic account manager.
A proactive problem solver and a team collaborator.
Adaptable and a fast learner in a dynamic environment.
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of B2B sales experience in technology/cloud/digital sectors
- Proven track record of selling complex solutions to C-level executives
- Fluent English
- Proficiency in a major European language or Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Tencent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tencent and has not been reviewed or approved by Tencent.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as a standout, with strong PPO options and relatively low prescription costs highlighted for U.S. plans. This suggests the medical offering can be a meaningful component of the overall rewards package for U.S.-based employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as competitive in the U.S., with employer match details called out as an item to confirm in writing. This indicates retirement benefits can be a notable strength where applicable.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-linked incentives and share-based awards are repeatedly included as part of the compensation model, alongside potential RSU and sign-on eligibility in certain roles. This points to total rewards often extending beyond base pay through variable and equity components.
Tencent Insights
What We Do
Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Our communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks. Our high performance advertising platform helps brands and marketers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China. Our financial technology and business services support our partners' business growth and assist their digital upgrade. We invest heavily in talent and technological innovation, actively participating in the development of the Internet industry. Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.
