As a Small Business Account Executive at HubSpot, you use outbound and inbound selling strategies to find new business and help them grow using HubSpot software. You benefit from inbound leads and research prospects to create outreach strategies. You run online demos of the HubSpot software and successfully sell the HubSpot value proposition. Your target clients will largely consist of small sized businesses.
We are looking for the successful candidate to join us in our Berlin Office, but we’re equally happy for you to join our team as a remote employee based in Germany. Please check out this article for more context: The Future of Work at HubSpot: How We're Building a Hybrid Company.
What are the responsibilities of an Account Executive?
In this role, you will need to:
- Take on responsibilities within the team, such as coaching and onboarding/ training
- Quickly identify challenges that our prospective customers face and discover the best inbound marketing solutions for their business
- Consistently close new business at or above quota level
- Nurture relationships with highly qualified opportunities
- Build relationships with prospects and internal stakeholders to grow new business
- Work collaboratively with HubSpot's marketing and technology departments to evolve our sales strategy when new features and products are introduced
- Help shape the future of HubSpot's mission with your perspectives, ideas, and skills
What are the role requirements?
- 1+ years of Closing Sales experience
- Fluency in both German and English
- Unmatched consultative selling and closing skills
- Accurate forecasting and pipeline management
- Track record of being a high performer (e.g. over quota, President's Club)
- A sharp focus on your goals and a strong approach for achieving them
Who exceeds in this role?
Top performers in the Account Executive position usually have:
- Experience working in a high-growth, "scale up" environment,
- Passion for helping businesses grow and curiosity about the tech industry
- Humility and enthusiasm in their work
What are some of the benefits of working at HubSpot?
- Generous remuneration and stock units
- Interactive employee training and onboarding
- An education allowance up to €4,250 per annum
- Pension
- Health Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Long term illness cover
- 25 days holidays
- Additional "week of rest" at the beginning of August for all EMEA employees
- On-site gym and fitness workshops
- Amazing colleagues to learn from and enjoy company social outings, parties, and events
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We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.
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At HubSpot, we value both flexibility and connection. Whether you’re a Remote employee or work from the Office, we want you to start your journey here by building strong connections with your team and peers. If you are joining our Engineering team, you will be required to attend a regional HubSpot office for in-person onboarding. If you join our broader Product team, you’ll also attend other in-person events, such as your Product Group Summit and other gatherings, to continue building on those connections.
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About HubSpot
HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is an AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service. HubSpot's connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on what matters most: customers.
At HubSpot, bold is our baseline. Our employees around the globe move fast, stay customer-obsessed, and win together. Our culture is grounded in four commitments: Solve for the Customer, Be Bold, Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!, and Deliver with HEART. These commitments shape how we work, lead, and grow.
We’re building a company where people can do their best work. We focus on brilliant work, not badge swipes. By combining clarity, ownership, and trust, we create space for big thinking and meaningful progress. And we know that when our employees grow, our customers do too.
Recognized globally for our award-winning culture by Comparably, Glassdoor, Fortune, and more, HubSpot is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with employees and offices around the world.
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Skills Required
- 1+ years of Closing Sales experience
- Fluency in both German and English
- Unmatched consultative selling and closing skills
- Accurate forecasting and pipeline management
- Track record of being a high performer (e.g. over quota, President's Club)
- A sharp focus on your goals and a strong approach for achieving them
HubSpot Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HubSpot and has not been reviewed or approved by HubSpot.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants like RSUs and access to an employee stock purchase plan are seen as meaningful parts of total compensation. Feedback suggests these, alongside competitive base pay, help many feel their contributions are rewarded.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible time off, generous parental leave, and a paid sabbatical after tenure provide substantial opportunities to rest and recharge. Feedback suggests this breadth supports a strong work-life fit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Comprehensive wellness resources—mental health support, fitness reimbursements, and everyday conveniences like meals or stipends—enhance the overall package. Feedback suggests these perks add tangible value beyond salary.
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What We Do
HubSpot is a leading CRM platform that provides software and support to help businesses grow better. Our platform includes marketing, sales, service, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use our powerful and easy-to-use tools and integrations to attract, engage, and delight customers. HubSpot was named Glassdoor’s #4 Best Place to Work in 2021, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Great Place to Work, Comparably, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Inc., and more. We build connections, careers, and employee growth by creating a workplace that values flexibility, autonomy, and transparency. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace in the HubSpot Culture Code. HubSpot is a hybrid company with employees working fully remotely, from an office, or a mix of the two. We are headquartered in Cambridge, MA with offices in Dublin, Ireland; Singapore; Sydney, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Berlin, Germany; Paris, France; Bogotá, Colombia; Ghent, Belgium; San Francisco, CA; Portsmouth, NH; London, UK; Toronto, Canada.
