Strategic Sales Executive Softeon (London, Paris, Copenhagen)

Job description

We are looking for a Strategic Account Executive to drive growth for Softeon across a defined set of strategic enterprise accounts. This is a quota‑carrying sales role responsible for both expanding existing customer relationships and acquiring new strategic logos in conjunction with the NN AE’s. You will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for our Softeon product - a recognized leader in Warehouse Management Systems, their deep expertise in execution - built on close customer relationships and an unwavering focus on delivery. This role requires comfort navigating complex buying groups, long sales cycles, and high‑value, multi‑stakeholder deals. Softeon is a X-sell sales motion which will be run in joined motions with the account executives What You’ll Do As a Strategic Account Executive for Softeon, you will: Own and execute the end‑to‑end sales motion for a portfolio of strategic accounts, including both installed base customers and net‑new prospects in collaboration with the AE on the accounts. Develop deep relationships with senior stakeholders Drive account expansion, cross‑sell, and upsell within existing customers by aligning Softeon value to evolving business priorities Identify and pursue new strategic opportunities in the TAM and GTM, building pipeline through targeted account planning, outbound efforts, and collaboration with marketing and partners Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from discovery through value articulation, evaluation, negotiation, and close Position Softeon as a strategic platform, not just a point solution, by tying outcomes to productivity, safety, engagement, and operational excellence Build and maintain robust account plans, including stakeholder maps, opportunity strategies, and multi‑year growth plans Collaborate closely with Solutions Consultants, Customer Success, Marketing, and Partners to ensure seamless execution and long‑term customer value Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasting, and pipeline hygiene, contributing to predictable and transparent revenue execution Required Experience & Skills Proven success as a quota‑carrying enterprise or strategic account executive, ideally in SaaS or enterprise software Experience selling into large, complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and long buying cycles Demonstrated ability to grow existing accounts while also landing new strategic customers Strong executive presence and comfort engaging at Director, VP, and C‑level Consultative, value‑based selling approach with the ability to connect solutions to measurable business outcomes Experience building and executing territory and account plans Familiarity with CRM systems and disciplined forecasting practices Preferred Experience Exposure to WMS Experience selling platforms related to operations, workforce enablement, digital transformation, or knowledge management Comfort working in a matrixed, collaborative organization with shared ownership of outcomes How You’ll Be Successful You think strategically about accounts, not just individual deals You balance hunter and farmer instincts—creating new opportunities while deepening existing relationships You collaborate naturally across functions and bring others along in complex sales motions You are resilient, curious, and motivated by solving real customer problems You consistently meet or exceed quota while building long‑term customer trust As a Strategic Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Softeon’s footprint within key enterprise customers and shaping long-term strategic partnerships We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. 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